The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 46.1.7

46.1.7

Muhammad Kásim then proceeded to that part of the country where the Sammahs lived. When he approached them, the people came forward dancing to the music of drums and pipes. Muhammad Kásim enquired as to the cause of their boisterous assembly, and he was informed that there was an old custom among them to come forward playing and dancing, and make merry to receive a new king on his arrival. Házam son of Amrú then instantly walked up to Muhammad Kásim and said: “It is incumbent on us that we should glorify and praise the great and the Omnipotent God, and offer thanks to Him, who has made these people submit to us, and has caused our command to be obeyed throughout this country.’ This Házam was a very sensible and intelligent man, and was honest and religious. Muhammad Kásim smiled and said: “I appoint you these people’s governor,” and he ordered the men to dance and play before him. Házam, immediately, gave them 20 dinárs of western gold as a present, and said: “This seems to be a royal ceremony, performed at the approach of a ruler, to express joy and thanks to God. May this happy rule remain permanent over them.”