[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) › 20.1 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 20.1 The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 20.1 - **Language:** English ### [20.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.20.1) It is related that the king of Sarandeb sent some curiosities and presents from the island of pearls, in a small fleet of boats by sea, for Hajjáj. He also sent some beautiful pearls and valuable jewels, as well as some Abyssinian male and female slaves, some pretty presents, and unparalleled rarities to the capital of the Khalifah. A number of Mussalman women also went with them with the object of visiting the Kaabah, and seeing the capital city of the Khalifahs. When they arrived in the province of Kazrun, the boat was overtaken by a storm, and drifting from the right way, floated to the coast of Debal. Here a band of robbers, of the tribe of Nagamrah, who were residents of Debal, seized all the eight boats, took possession of the rich silken cloths they contained, captured the men and women, and carried away all the valuable property and jewels. The officers of the king of Sarandeb and the women informed them that the property was intended for the Khalifah then regnant, but they paid no heed and said: “If there is anyone to hear your complaint, and to help you, purchase your liberty.” Then they all cried with one voice: “O Hajjaj, O Hajjaj, hear us and help us.” The woman who first uttered that cry belonged to the family of Bani Aziz. Wasat Asaadi states that when Debal was conquered he had occasion to see that woman, who was fair-skinned and of tall stature. - [Previous: 19.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.19.7) - [Next: 20.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.20.2) - [Up: 20](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.20) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.20.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.20.1) · Pramāṇa