[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) › 19 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 19: Chach sends a messenger to Akham Lohana, chief of Brahmanabad. Chach-náma (extracts) 19 - **Language:** English ### [19](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.19) When the invasion of Siwistan was over, Chach sent a letter to Akham Lohana, the governor of Brahmanabad, who was Chief also of Lakha, Samma and Sihta, and called upon him to acknowledge submission. When he was a few days' journey from Makran, the footmen whom he had placed on the roads, caught a person with letters from Akham, which he had written to Matta, the governor of Siwistan, to the following effect. "I have always behaved towards you with great cordiality and friendship, and have never shown you opposition or quarrelled with you. The letter which you sent by way of friendship was received, and I was much exalted by it. Our friendship shall remain confirmed for ever, and no animosity shall arise. I will comply with all your orders. You are a king, and the son of a king. Unity exists between you and me. Circumstances like this have occurred to many persons, and have obliged them to seek protection. You are at liberty to reside at any place you like within the territory of Brahmanabad, that is to say, up to the sea of Debal. If you have resolved to go in any other direction, there is nobody to prevent or molest you. Wherever you like to go I will assist you. I possess such power and influence that I can render you aid." Matta found it expedient to repair to the country of Hind, to Malik Kamal, who was also called Bhatti. - [Previous: 18](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.18) - [Next: 20](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.20) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.19](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-elliot.19) · Pramāṇa