This is the English version of the Chachnamah. The Chachnamah is a Persian translation of an Arabic manuscript on the conquest of Sind (Sindh) and parts of Hind (India) by the Arabs, written by Ali son of Muhammad Kufi, originally of Kufah (in Iraq), but subsequently a resident of Uch, in 613 A.H. (1216 A.D.). The English translation was completed by Mirza Kalichbeg Fredunbeg in the year 1900. This reprinted edition was produced by Rana Saad in 2004 in Maryland, USA.

The Chachnamah, also known as the Fateh nama Sindh and also known as Tarekh-e-Hind wa Sindh is a book about the history of Sindh, chronicling the Chacha 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.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Note on Transliteration and Translation -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Frontier with the House of Gold -- Chapter 2. A Foundation for History -- Chapter 3. Dear Son, What Is the Matter with You? -- Chapter 4. A Demon with Ruby Eyes -- Chapter 5. The Half Smile -- Chapter 6. A Conquest of Pasts -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Works Cited -- Acknowledgments -- Index

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