[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Conquests (711–1206)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest) › [Chachnāma](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama) › [The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg) › 8.1 # The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 8.1 The Chachnamah, an Ancient History of Sind 8.1 - **Language:** English ### [8.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.8.1) At length, the divine decree burst into light from the curtains of mystery. The king fell ill, and his illness took a serious turn. (By and bye), the signs of death changed the state of his life for the worse. The king's wife became anxious. She called Chach and told him:—"The king's life is about to come to its close, and the signs of the cessation of his breath have already appeared. If the king dies, there is no issue of his to inherit the kingdom. His near relations, therefore, will secure all his property and his country. There is no doubt that they will disinherit and distress me, owing to their estrangement (from me). When even during the life-time of the king, they called me ugly names, they will at such a time as this deprive me of my life and property. One plan occurs to me, and I think it will turn out the right one, and if it is so destined, our wishes will be perfectly gratified and this kingdom will devolve upon you. My opinion is that, if we show our courage, the great God will hand over this kingdom to you, and its honour and glory will long remain with you, and all the people will pay allegiance to you." Chach said: "I am ready to obey you with all my heart; whatever you propose must be very good. But it is a well-known maxim that consultation with upright persons is a duty. You must therefore acquaint me with what you have in your mind." Queen Suhandi said: "Issue an order that fifty chains and fetters be made. - [Previous: 7.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.7.6) - [Next: 8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.8.2) - [Up: 8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.8.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.conquest.chachnama~en-kalichbeg.8.1) · Pramāṇa