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The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 42: Verses.

The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 42

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We have conquered Sind, after enormous trouble, by the terror of Muhammad bin Kásim’s name—Muhammad bin Kásim the Sakiff—perfect in counsel and courage. The Amir (Hajjáj) who exacts respect from the world—bade him adieu in the morning. Never has wisdom been absent from the deeds of the Amir. Notorious is the confidence which he reposes in Muhammad bin Kásim. The God of (the Prophet) Muhammad has given him (Muhammad bin Kásim) victory. Low are the necks of the enemy’s women under his swords. Bewrayed is Dáhar by his (masterly) strategy. (Rejoice)—the evil-doers are disgraced—their wealth has been brought away—they are now solitary and brittle as eggs, and their women (fair and fragrant) as musk-deer are now asleep (in our harems). The (chopped off) head of their lord here is their only head—they have to ride on camels in shame, and their (whilom) army is shedding unceasing tears.”
Hajjaj Yusif was very fond of Muhammad Kasim, so much so that whenever he did not see him he became impatient and restless. So when he heard the above he uttered the following verses:—