The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c11.58.4

v1.c11.58.4

Sind, thus neglected by the imperial government and its successors in the eastern provinces, appears to have been divided among several petty princes who though they transmitted no revenue and rendered no political allegiance to the Caliph, continued to acknowledge his spiritual supremacy, flattering him by occasional presents or gifts.⁵