[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Conquests (711–1206)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest) › [Chachnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama) › [Chach-nama (extracts)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot) › 154 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 154: Taxes are fixed upon the inhabitants of the city. Chach-náma (extracts) 154 - **Language:** English ### [154](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.154) Then all the inhabitants of the city attended and agreed to pay the taxes. They ascertained the amount from Muhammad Kasim. And in respect of the Brahmans whom he had appointed revenue managers over them, he said, "Deal honestly between the people and the Sultan, and if distribution is required make it with equity, and fix the revenue according to the ability to pay. Be in concord among yourselves, and oppose not each other, so that the country may not be distressed." - [Previous: 153](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.153) - [Next: 155](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.155) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.154](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.154) · Pramāṇa