The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 106: Prediction of the Astrologer.

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After the computation, the astrologer replied, — "According to the calculation, the victory shall be to the Arab army, because Venus is behind him and in front of you." Rai Dahir was angry on hearing this. The astrologer then said, "Be not angered, but order an image of Venus to be prepared of gold." It was made, and fastened to his saddle-straps, in order that Venus might be behind him, and he be victorious. Muhammad Kasim drew nearer, and the interval between both armies was only half a parasang.