The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 45.1.6

45.1.6

On this solemn promise being made, the Brahmins produced Ladi from her innermost private apartments. As for the rest of the people, a tribute was fixed on them under the rules laid down by the holy Prophet of God (may the blessings of God be on him and his descendants). He who received the honour of Islam and became a convert was exempt from slavery as well as tribute and was not injured. Those, however, who did not accept the true faith were compelled to pay the fixed tribute (jizia). These latter were divided by him into three classes. The first and highest class had to pay 48 dirams of silver in weight per head. The second or the middle class, had to pay 24 dirams in weight, and the third or the lowest class, had to pay 12 dirams in weight only. He then dismissed them with the following words: “I let you go this day. Those among you who become Mussalmans and come within the fold of Islám shall have their tribute remitted, but those who are still inclined to be of their own faith, must put up with injuries (gazand) and tribute (jizia) to retain the religion of their fathers and grandfathers.” Thereupon some resolved to live in their native land, but others took to flight in order to maintain the faith of their ancestors, and their horses, domestics, and other property were taken away from them.