Chach of Aror

Account

Chach was in service of the court of Rai Sahasi II and became a close confidant of the king and the queen. When Rai Sahasi died, he married the widowed queen and thus became ruler of Sindh. His ascent was challenged by Rai Sahasi's brother from Chittor, who claimed to be rightful successor of the kingdom. He marched to Sind but was killed by Chach by stratagem. Thus Chach became ruler of Sindh, laying foundation of a short-lived Chach dynasty.

Chach expanded the kingdom of Sindh and defeated those who objected to his ascent. His successful efforts to subjugate surrounding monarchies and ethnic groups into an empire covering the entire Indus valley and beyond were recorded in the Chachnama. Upon his death, Chach was succeeded by his brother Chandar; Chandar is stated to have ruled for eight years, whereupon Dahir, Chach's eldest son, inherited the throne.