[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) › 31.2.4 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 31.2.4 The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 31.2.4 - **Language:** English ### [31.2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2.4) From the party of Debal, that came over and joined us, we learnt that this prince, by the grace of God, has been advising and inducing every one of these great men and nobles to submit to us. They have (now) great confidence in us, and have sent us humble messages promising to be loyal to us. If the great and glorious God brings this measure to its consummation, and they faithfully render allegiance to us, the difficulty of crossing the river Mehran will be removed, and we can then very easily and successfully achieve our object under the guidance of the Great God.” To the above letter the following reply was received:— “In the name of God, the most merciful and gracious. I have received the letter of my dear son Karimuddin Muhammad Kasim (may God perpetuate his power and dignity) which was adorned with a variety of deferential and respectful language. I quite take in the state of affairs, as described in your letter. But why, my son, don’t you use your discretion and act according to your own reason and good sense? I earnestly wish you to overpower in battle all the princes of the East and bring destruction on the unbelievers. Why have you become dilatory and dispirited in doing this work? I know you are able to overcome their villainy, and I hope that their plots and evil designs will be frustrated. He (Dáhar) wishes to send away the army of Islam, but you should take heart. Spend as much money as you can. Give them large rewards and presents. - [Previous: 31.2.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2.3) - [Next: 31.2.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2.5) - [Up: 31.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.31.2.4) · Pramāṇa