The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 31.1.7

31.1.7

Bachehrá son of Chandar and cousin to Dáhar, and his Thákurs and chiefs who formed his retinue lost their dear life in trying to accomplish their sinful deeds. (Some of) the rest fled higher up to Budhiah while some went to the fortified town of Bhalrúr between Sálúj and Kandáil, and from there applied for pardon and mercy. Those who were against Dáhar, having lost some of their party in the late battle, immediately turned their faces from his allegiance, and engaged some messengers to bring about peace with the Arabs. They undertook to pay a tribute of 1,000 dirams of silver in weight, and sent hostages to Siwistán. When Muhammad Kásim fixed tributes on this part of the country, he passed an order to guarantee protection and safety anew to the people. He appointed Hamíd son of Widáa Najdí and Abdul Kais of the family of Hárúd (his representatives) and left the management of (local) affairs to their good sense and fidelity. When he finished his business at Sísam, Muhammad Kásim received despatches from Hajjáj, who wrote as follows: “Now give up other towns, and come back to Nérún and arrange to cross the Mehrán and march against Dáhar. Seek help from the great and glorious God that he may grant you victory and success. When you gain that victory all the other fortified towns, far and near, will naturally fall into your hands, and then there will be nothing to hinder you in your career of conquest.”