1845.] a History of Sindh. 81 



directed them to make her lawful (as a wife) with Chach, and they 

 were married, (connected in that knot) accordingly. 



The Rana Mihrut Chitoori, who was a relation of Sahasi, having 

 The Rana of Chittore beard tms > collected and brought a countless 



disputes the throne with armv by stratagem, and wrote to Chach 

 Chach, 



saying, " What have brahmins to do with rule 



or government ; give me the authority, and you shall be reinstated in 

 your former appointment." 



Chach went himself to the Rani and said, " A powerful enemy 

 has come forth — what do you advise ?" the Rani said, " War is under- 

 stood by men, (but) if you will change places and apparel with 

 me, I will go forth and do battle with the enemy ;" Chach was afflicted 

 and distressed. The Rani, encouraging him, said, " You have treasure, 

 quickly propitiate the soldiers, so that you be victorious." Chach 

 immediately acted on this advice, and bestowed much wealth (on his 

 army) — he thus was prepared. Rana Mihrut arrived in the neighbour- 



Rana of Chittore's ho0( j f £i or w jj en t ^ e tw0 arm j es met R ana Mihrut 

 armies near Alor. 



came forward, and said to Chach, " We are alone concerned in this quar- 

 rel, why should a multitude be needlessly destroyed ; advance and let us 

 make trial of our strength :" to this Chach replied, " I am a Brahmin, 

 and cannot fight on horseback ; descend, and I will combat with 

 you." Rana Mihrut alighted from his horse, and Chach directed his 

 groom to bring his horse slowly after him. Rana Mihrut being off his 

 guard from this excuse of Chach, left his horse behind : they met — Chach 



sprang swiftly on his horse, and with one blow killed 

 Chach kills the f & „,,'«,■"* 



Rana and returns his adversary. The Rana s forces returned dis- 

 pirited and discomfited, whilst the victorious Chach 

 returned to Alor. These affairs occurred about the first year of the 

 Hijera. In short, after the victory over Rana Mihrut, Chach took 

 counsel with the minister Budhiman, and appointed his own brother 

 Naib of Alor for the settlement of the dependencies thereof. One 

 Governors to coun- n ^ me( ^ Muttah was sent to govern Sewistan, and 

 tries appointed by Akham Lohana, governor of Brahmanabad, and 

 Basar Bin Kakah having subdued some of the holders 

 of the forts in Sewistan (or Sibi,) as also some tribes of Sewis (the 



Death of Chach, cap i ta l f their country being Kaka Raj,) and Chach 

 after reigning 40 r J ° J ' 



years, after having passed 40 years prosperously died, his 



