The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 19.3

19.3

It is related by the historians that when the Khalifate came into the hands of Abdul Malik son of Marwan, he gave (the governorship of) Irak, Hind and Sind to Hajjaj son of Yúsif. Hajjáj sent Aslam Kilábi to Makrán. When the latter arrived there Safahwi son of Lám Hammámi met him on his way. Said said to him: “I am going to get down here; will you join me and be my helper?” “I have no army under me,” replied Safahwi. “Are you so bold,” said Said, “as to disregard the request I make on the authority and in the name of the Khalifah.” “By God,” replied Safahwi, “I will not obey your command; I consider it below my dignity to do so.” Thereupon Said arrested him, and killed him, then he took off his skin, and sent his head to Hajjáj, and himself went to Makrán, and fixed his residence there. He appointed trustworthy men to collect the tribute, and by adopting gentle measures, he succeeded in securing more wealth from Hindustán (than was ever secured before). One day, he was coming to Márah-Bakhraj, when he accidentally encountered a party of Aláfis.