The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 32.5

32.5

When he was brought before Muhammad Kasim, the latter received him with marked distinction. He gave him the province of Bet as his own estate, and, at his request, passed a written document to that effect with his own signature and handed it over to him. He also gave him 100,000 dirams by way of a present and a green peacock-coloured coronet, a throne and a dress of honour. To all his Thakurs also he gave robes of honour and horses, and consoled them with many other presents. The authors of histories have stated that the coronet of Ránáship, that is to say, princedom given to Mékah was the first of its kind ever given by the Arabs. And the whole province was at Mékah’s request ceded to him and his descendants as private property by letters patent. All the country within the boundaries of Bet, together with its outskirts or villages attached or annexed to it, and cultivated fields became his. On his side, Mékah promised to collect and supply boats, as desired by the Arab General.