التاريخ اليميني 46.20

46.20

From there he galloped to the fortress of Munj, known as the fortress of the Brahmins, an untamed tribe of rebels who never desist from mischief in those lands. They stood firm for the clash like ascending demons and rebellious devils of smokeless fire, until, when steadfastness failed them and escape was beyond them, and they knew they had no strength against the Muslims and that their blood would without doubt be shed, they flung themselves from the chambers of the walls and the battlements of the buildings onto the points of spears and the edges of swords, making light of their souls and lives and submitting to the decree of God that had been ordained. Inevitably the swords gave the earth their blood to drink and fed the vultures their limbs. Thus are the fates like in-laws: whoever asks for their hand finds no refusal, and they find no escape from marrying him.