Explanation

The Chachnama takes its name from Raja Chach of Sindh, whose son Dahar stood against the Arabs (led by Muhammad bin Qasim). The Chachnama was originally written by Kazi Ismail, the first Kazi of Alor appointed by Muhammad Qasim after the conquest of Sind and translated into Persian by Ali bin Mohammad Kufi in 1224-26 A.D. The book chronicles the Chach Dynasty’s period, following the demise of the Rai Dynasty and the ascent of Chach of Alor to the throne, down to the Arab conquest by Muhammad bin Qasim in early 8th century AD. In the book, we learn that when virgin daughters of Raja Dahar were presented to Caliph Walid bin Abdul Malik, they confessed to having already spent time with Muhammad bin Qasim. Upon hearing this, the incensed caliph ordered Qasim to have himself sewn in a fresh cowhide and dispatched back to the capital.