Maharaja Dahir, Brahmin King of Sindh who sacrificed his life fighting for Hindustan against Arab invasion.
Raja Dahir was the last Hindu king of Sindh. He won many battles against Muslim Arab armies invaders at that time. Defeated Muhammad Bin Qasim and Arab troops thrice and fought hard till his last breath.
Hero of Sindh Pakistan Raja Dahir:
Sindh Area of Pakistan still respects Raja Dahir for his sacrifice. He gave his life for his place. It is sad to see even Pakistani people remember him, but we Indians don’t, not even read about his bravery.
Fighting against Arab Invaders:
Arab conquest over Sindh was not easy as Raja Dahir stood tall against Muhammad Bin Qasim and Arab troops. According to the sources, Raja Dahir defeated Muhammad Bin Qasim thrice in a battle. In the last battle, Muhammad Bin Qasim, aka Immadudhi, gathered a big army and conquered Sindh. After the demise of Raja Dahir, no Indian Hindu King built an empire in Sindh. It was all Muslim governors who ruled that place.
The Rai Dynasty & the rise of the Chach’s of Sindh:
The Rai Dynasty was a Buddhist kingdom that governed Sindh from 520 to 635 AD approximately. According to the sources, it was the first Sindhi kingdom to be established at that time – the last being the Ror dynasty.
Rise of Chachs – Brahmin Dynasty:
Chach, a Brahmin Hindus, rose to a position of influence under Rai Sahiras II and reportedly may have served as a “Vice Minister” of the dynasty.
Chach declared himself ruler of Sindh and later married Suhandi. This ended the Rai Dynasty and thus began the Chach Brahmin Dynasty in 632 AD.
Chachs and Dahir Expansion:
From Brahmanabad, Chach invaded Sassanid territory through the town of Armanbelah, marching from Turan to Kandahar. He exacted tributes from the latter before returning. After Chach died, his brother, Chandar, took the throne, while Dahir was being groomed. In 678-79, Dahir (son of Chach) took the throne.
Dahir (679 – 711-12 AD – from Alor) Approximately.
The last Hindu King of Sindh:
Raja Dahir was the last Hindu King of Sindh present-day Pakistan. According to Wikipedia, last words before going to Battle against Qasim, “I will meet the Arabs in open battle and fight them as best as I can. If I crush them, my kingdom will then be put on a firm footing. But if I am killed honourably, the event will be recorded in the books of Arabia and India and will be discussed by great men. Other kings in the world will hear it, and it will be said that Raja Dahir of Sindh sacrificed his precious life for the sake of his country in fighting with the enemy.”
Raja Dahir Statue requested in Sindh Pakistan by locals:
In recent times Pakistanis are demanding a statue of Raja Dahir, the last Hindu king of Sindh. Many ask if Ranjit Singh can have a place in Punjab, why not Raja Dahir statue in Sindh.
