Mustafa acquired the magic lamp by cleverly disguising himself as a trader and offering a fraudulent exchange of "new lamps for old ones," which tricked the princess into handing over the valuable magical item.
Mustafa's Clever Deception
Mustafa orchestrated a cunning plan to obtain the magic lamp. One day, while Aladdin was away from the palace, Mustafa arrived dressed as a trader. His strategy was simple but effective:
- Public Call: He walked through the area, loudly crying out, "Get new lamps for old ones! New lamps for old!" This public announcement was designed to catch the attention of anyone looking to replace their old household items.
- The Princess's Misunderstanding: Hearing Mustafa's cries, the princess was unaware of the true nature or immense power of the lamp she possessed. Believing it to be merely an old, ordinary lamp, she readily took out the magic lamp and gave it to Mustafa in exchange for what she anticipated would be a new one.
Through this deceitful exchange, Mustafa successfully obtained the powerful magic lamp, exploiting the princess's ignorance of its true value and magical properties.
