1845.] a History of Sindh. 79 



2. When he died, his son Sahiras was exalted to the crown, and in 

 the steps of his father he for a long period enjoyed ease and prosperity : 

 after his death, his son, 



3. Rahi Sakasi, succeeded happily to the high seat of empire and 

 the throne of Dominion ; he conducted his affairs prosperously, and 

 successfully followed out the institutions of his predecessors : after him, 

 his son, 



4. Rahi Sahiras the 2nd, took his place. The king (of) Nimraz 

 brought a force against him ; on learning this intelligence, he met 

 him in the country of Kich and prepared for battle ; from morning until 

 noon they were occupied in conflict, but by chance Sahiras was wound- 

 ed by an arrow in the neck and died. The king Nimraz despoiled his 

 camp and returned. The army of Sahiraz agreed together, and placed 

 his son Sahasi upon the throne. 



5. Rahi Sahasi the 2nd, excelled his ancestors in endowments and 

 good qualities ; in a short period he consolidated and settled his domi- 

 nions as far as their boundaries extended, and remained at his ease in 

 his capital. He ordained for his subjects in lieu of tax, that they 

 should fill up with earth (repair) six forts, viz. Ooch, Matilah, Siwari, 

 Mud, Alor, and Seewistan. 



They say he had a porter named Ram, and a minister named Boid- 



Introduction of the Brah- himan : one day a brahmin named Chach, son 



min Chach to the Rahi. r -i i • j« „.• • u j <. u- -i 



of Silabig, distinguished amongst his class, 



came to Ram, and they became acquainted ; the porter was well pleased 

 with him, and took him to the minister, after some time, and when 

 Chach was intimate with the minister, it so happened, that the latter 

 became sick, and the Rahi's order arrived, to call the agents of the 

 provinces together : now since he (the minister) saw that Chach was 

 acute and intelligent, he sent him from himself to the Rahi, who 

 was in the inner apartment of the palace. His wife Rani Sohindi 

 wished to draw the veil, but the Rahi said what necessity can there 

 be for a veil before brahmins ; and when the brahmin Chach entered, 

 Sahisi became delighted with his eloquence, and dictated his replies 

 to him ; so in time, when the ability of the brahmin became apparent 

 to the Rahi, he directed that in future the curtain should be dispen- 

 sed with in his favor, and that the necessary affairs of State should be 

 transacted in the inner department of the palace ; at this juncture the 



