90 Translation of the Toofut ul Kiram, [No. 158. 



after seven days arrived in the vicinity of Neirun, the defenders of 

 the fort fastened the gates. The army of the Moslems were much dis- 

 tressed in the neighbourhood of Neirun for water, by reason of there 

 being no inundations ; Mahamed Bin Cassim made applications to the 

 Most High, and they were immediately succeeded by a supply of rain, 

 and the springs and tanks of that part of the country overflowed like 

 fountains ; still there was a deficiency of forage : by good fortune, Sa- 

 mani arrived at Neirun, and sent his confidential agents with the cer- 

 tificate of pardon to Bin Cassim, and said, " I am 



The governor yields 1*3. , /. , . 



up the fort of Nei- the slave to be obedient, the reason of this omis- 

 sion is, that during my absence the people in 

 the fort have closed the gates ; I wish if you will pardon the fault 

 and warrant my safety to come and kiss your feet." Bin Cassim 

 having paid due attention to those who had been sent, ordered " That 

 it was necessary to punish those who had guarded the gates, but since 

 you have interceded, come have an interview, and open the gates." 

 Samani having done so, took the keys with suitable presents, and 

 made his obeisance; he was favored, and provided every thing that 

 was required. At length the army of Islam entered the fort ; they 

 destroyed the temples, and built musjids and minarets in their stead, 



Governor appointed. Mouzzins and Imams were appointed, and Shunheh 

 was made governor of the place. Taking Samani with him, Bin Cassim 

 advanced ; when they had proceeded some distance from Neirun at the 

 place called Mauj, Samani sent a letter to Bicharah, son of Chundur, 

 governor of Sewistan, thus : " We are not the men to bear force ; this 

 Arab army is all powerful; there is no use in opposing them; 



Governor of Sewis- * fc * 8 necessarv t0 l°°k after the interests of yourself 

 tan refuses to submit. an( j people, come and proffer your obedience, the 

 word of Bin Cassim is powerful, undoubtedly this is the best policy." 

 Bicharah refused to accede to submission, but prepared for battle. 

 Thence the Moslem troops having advanced, reached the fort of 

 Sewistan ; one week was occupied in laying siege and attack ; until 

 at length Bicharah becoming dispirited, fled and went to Budyah ; 

 Bin Kakah, Bin Kotah, who was governor of the castle of Sim 

 Mahamed Cassim entered the fort of Sewistan*, and took posses- 



* Sewistan always means the modern Sehwan. 



