The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 45.1.3

45.1.3

It is related in traditions received from some noteworthy old men of Brahminabad, that when the fort of Brahminabad was completely lost, Dahar’s queen Ladi who, with the king’s son had been at Brahminabad since Dahar’s death, determined to make a stand against the enemy. She said: “It does not behove us to leave this strong fort and our families. We must anyhow manage to hold on and make a vigorous attack on the enemy in order to save our homes and our native land; and if the Arab army prove victorious, we shall have recourse to some other remedy.” She then brought out her treasure and spent it on the brave soldiers of her army, and, with encouraging words, inspiring them with fresh strength, carried on the struggle near another gate. The resolution, which Ladi had formed was that in case of the fall of the fort, she would throw herself together with her followers and children, into a burning fire. The fort, however, was, all of a sudden, taken by the enemy. All the nobles and faithful followers flocked to the gate of Dahar’s palace, and the members of the Rai’s family came out prepared to put an end to their lives, but they were captured.