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Rh was written to that effect, and a hundred thousand dirams were given to him as a reward. A green umbrella surmounted by a peacock, a chair, and a robe of honour were bestowed upon him. All his Takars were favoured with robes and saddled horses. Historians relate that the first umbrella of Ránagi, or chiefship, which he gave, was this to Moka. At Mcka's request, he gave the land and all the towns, fields, and dependencies within the borders of Bait, to him and his descendants; and having entered into a firm treaty with him, directed him to collect boats.

Muhammad Kasim sends a Syrian Ambassador and Mauláná Islámi to Dáhir.

The ambassadors reach Dáhir.

When they came to Dáhir, Mauláná Islámí, of Debal, did not bow his head, or make any signs of reverence. Dáhir recognized him, and asked him why he failed in the usual respectful salutation, and enquired if any one had thrown obstacles in his way. The Mauláná of Debal replied, "When I was your subject it was right of me to observe the rules of obedience; but now that I am converted, and am subject to the king of Islám, it cannot be expected that I should bow my head to an infidel." Dáhir said, "If you were not an ambassador, I would punish you with death." The Mauláná replied, "If you kill me it will be no great loss to the Arabs; but they will avenge my death, and exact the penalty from you."

The Syrian declares the object of his mission.

Dáhir consults with Sisákar, the minister.

'Alláfi offers advice to Dáhir.

The ambassadors return to Muhammad Kásim with the answer of Dáhir Rái.

Muhammad Kásim receives an order from Hajjaj.

Muhammad Kasim informs his friends of Hajjaj's orders.

Rái Dáhir arrives at the banks of the Mihrán.

A Syrian is slain.