[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) › [The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg) › 14.4 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 14.4 The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 14.4 - **Language:** English ### [14.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14.4) “When Agham Luhánah died,” said the monk, “and this boy, his son, gave way to grief, owing to the loss of his father, I admonished him to have patience, and I have been praying to God most sincerely that he may bring about peace and friendship between both the parties.” “For me,” continued the Samaní, “the service of Budh and the seeking of salvation in the next world are better than all worldly employments. As, however, you are the sovereign of this kingdom, I will at your supreme command shift to the vicinity of the fort, although I fear that the people dwelling in the fort would cause injury and mischief to the sown fields of Budh. To-day, Chach is a great and wealthy personage.’ Chach said: “The worship of Budh is an excellent thing, and it is right to hold it in honour, But if you want anything, or if you have any request to make, speak that I may at once grant it and thereby secure (for myself) happiness and honour.” The monk (násik) said: “I do not want any worldly thing, nor have I any worldly request to make. May God graciously incline you to the affairs of the next world.” Chach said: “That is exactly my request, and I wish to do a deed which should have spiritual advancement and salvation as its reward. Tell me of it, and I will render my assistance and be your helpmate.” The Samaní said: “As you are determined to do some charitable act and add (to your) good deeds, (know that) the temple of Budh Nawwhár here is an ancient religious institution. - [Previous: 14.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14.3) - [Next: 14.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14.5) - [Up: 14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.14.4) · Pramāṇa