The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 8.5

8.5

She then ordered the wazir to be elected anew for the same post, and the chief officers were encouraged in their faithful service with plenty of rewards. New orders about the grant of estates were (also) passed in favour of several nobles. And thus the whole kingdom rested entirely on Chach for its administration. Six months elapsed in this manner. After that period the news of Rai Sahasi's death coming to the ears brother Maharat, the king of Chitor, the latter prepared an expedition, and with a large army and followers, and furious elephants, and brave warriors, marched out to fight with Chach. He encamped within a league of Alor, and sent a number of his private servants and favourite domestics to Chach with the following message:—“I am the rightful heir to this kingdom, and this country is the property of my fathers and grandfathers. It is but right that I should have for my own my brother’s heritage: to you that same post of chamberlain and lieutenant will be awarded, and every endeavour will be made to treat you liberally.”