The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 28.2.3

28.2.3

The second missile was, under the order of the general, aimed at the dome of the temple in which the pole was fixed. The pole and the dome were broken into pieces, and the talisman of the magicians was frustrated, and the Debalese were much frightened and, as ordained by the great and glorious God, the fort was (eventually) levelled to the ground. Muhammad Kasim distributed his army in different directions. First he posted Jehm son of Kais Jafi to the east of the fort, and Ata son of Malik A'shi to the west. Bananah son of Hanzalah Kilabi was ordered to fight towards the northern wall, and Aon son of Talet Dimishki towards the southern. The main or central body was put in charge of Zakwan son of Alwan Bakri, Hazim and Abu Mughairah. Thus divided, the Arabs pressed from all directions. The first man who got over the ramparts was Saadi son of Khuzaimah of Kufah. Next to him was Ajal son of Abdul Malik son of Kais Danti of Basrah. When thus the army of Islam scaled the walls of the fort, the Debalese opened the gates and asked for mercy. Muhammad Kasim replied that he had no orders to spare anyone in the town, and that the armed men had to do slaughtering for 3 days. Jahin son of Masaid managed to throw himself out of the fort at night time. Dahar son of Chach had already sent horses and camels for him. When he came out, he rode on to the river Mehran and arrived at a place called Karmiti, which was situated on the eastern bank of the river.