The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 37.5
The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 37.5
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37.5
Muhammad Kasim then addressed the troops saying: “O people of Arabia, if some accident befall me, then Muhriz son of Sabit is your next general (Amir), and if he obtain martyrdom, then Said is your general.” Then Muhriz charged the enemy, and engaged them till he was killed. Then Said encouraging the troops attacked the enemy. In the fight that ensued, Hasan son of Mahabbat Bahkri had his thumb cut off by a sword-blow, but the Mussalmans stood their ground, and (even) when furious elephants were brought into action, they divided themselves into small bands and falling on the elephants succeeded in scaring them away. The army of Islam then made a united assault and drove the infidels to their lines. The day then came to its close, and the two armies returned to their respective camps.