The Legacy of Muslim Rule in India c7.s1.9

c7.s1.9

Muhammad bin Qasim next advanced towards Nirun, situated near modern Hyderabad. The people of Nirun purchased their peace. Notwithstanding its voluntary surrender, Muhammad destroyed the temple of Budh at Nirun. He built a mosque at its site and appointed an Imam.¹⁵ After placing a garrison at the disposal of the Muslim governor, he marched to Sehwan (Siwistan), about 130 kilometres to the north-west. This town too was populated chiefly by Buddhists and traders. They too surrendered to the invader on condition of their remaining loyal and paying *jiziyah*.