The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 14.5

14.5

For some time past, owing to the vicissitudes of time, some parts of the structure have suffered injury. It should, therefore, be built anew, and you should spend your own funds in laying a fresh foundation. In this matter alone can I implore your help.” Chach said: “I am highly obliged to you.” Chach then rode back from that place (to Brahmanábád. On his arrival), the wazír observed, “O king, I have witnessed a wonder.” “And what is that?” asked the king. The wazír replied: “Your Majesty went with a firm resolution to direct your swordsmen to kill the monk. When, however, you went to his presence, you sought to please him and complied with his request.” “It is even so,” said Chach; “I saw something in which there was no magic or jugglery. I observed attentively, but I could see no signs of it. When I sat down by him, I saw a horrible and ghastly apparition standing at my (or his) head. Its eyes were fiery and full of anger, its lips thick and its teeth pointed like spears. It had rods in its hands, sharp and piercing like a diamond, (and it waved them), as if it was about to strike some person with them. I saw it and felt afraid, and I dared not speak to it so as to be heard by you. I pondered within myself for a while, and looked at it attentively and then left.” Chach then stayed at the fort of Brahmanábád till all the affairs of that country were settled, the dues of the Treasury fixed, and the welfare of his subjects was assured.