Agham Lohana
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Agham Lohana was a Buddhist Governor
of Brahmanabad
condemnatory under Hindu
King of Alor, Rai Sahasi
and was contemporary of Brahmin
Raja
, the Chach of Alor
. He belonged to Lohana
clan.
with their two terretories lakha to the west of Lohana and Sama to the south of Lohana (Nerron) Narayankot Hyderabad, Sindh
in the time of Chach 636AD.Agham Lohana was a chieftain of Lohana
caste and professed Buddhism
When passing away of Rai Sahasi, King of Alor ,the queen fall in love with Chach who was till then a Minister in court of Rai Sahashi. He became ruler by marrying widow of Rai Sahashi. Chach fought with Maharath, the Rana of Chittor, who attacked Alor to avenge the death of Sahashi but was killed by Chach by a stratagem & treachery. Chach started to extend his kingdom and sent a messenger to Agham Lohana to surrender. Later Chach marched against Agham Lohana, who was killed in the battle. When Agham died ,his son was established in the government of the country. He withdrew from fight and the fort fell in to bands of Chach.
Chach married Agham’s widow as a political strategy and gave the hand of his own niece to Agham’s son Sarhand. Chach was Brahmin
by caste.
Further, Chach laid restrictions on Lohanas and Jats such asto break their morale and reduce their social status.
The town of Agham Kot
gets its name after Agham Lohana.
Governor
A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the head of state...
of Brahmanabad
Mansura (Brahmanabad)
Mansura was the historic capital of the Arab empire in Sindh. The city now lies in Western Pakistan and is usually known as Brahmanabad in Sindh, situated about south-east of Shahdadpur railway station, and north-east of Hyderabad.-History:...
condemnatory under Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
King of Alor, Rai Sahasi
Rai Dynasty
The Rai Dynasty was an Aryan dynasty of Sindh, from c. 489–690 AD. The influence of the Rai empire extended from Kashmir in the east, Makran and Debal port in the west, Surat port in south, Kandahar, Sistan, Suleyman, Ferdan and Kikanan hills in the north, ruling an area of over 600,000...
and was contemporary of Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
Raja
Raja
Raja is an Indian term for a monarch, or princely ruler of the Kshatriya varna...
, the Chach of Alor
Chach of Alor
Chach is the name of the Brahmin Chamberlain and Secretary to Rai Sahasi the Second, of the Rai Dynasty who succeeded him to the throne of Sindh. The history of Chach is related in the Chach Nama as part of the history of Sind. Several places along the Sindhu river are named after the adored king...
. He belonged to Lohana
Lohana
The Lohana also referred to as Luvana are an Indian caste,largely classified as merchants and are categorized as Vaishya or Bania caste although their ancient history proves that they are Kshatriya of Suryavanshi descant, claiming their lineage from Lava, son of Rama...
clan.
History
In the Chachnama we find frequent mention of a chief Agham Lohana who was ruler of BrahmanabadMansura (Brahmanabad)
Mansura was the historic capital of the Arab empire in Sindh. The city now lies in Western Pakistan and is usually known as Brahmanabad in Sindh, situated about south-east of Shahdadpur railway station, and north-east of Hyderabad.-History:...
with their two terretories lakha to the west of Lohana and Sama to the south of Lohana (Nerron) Narayankot Hyderabad, Sindh
Hyderabad, Sindh
is the second largest city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the seventh largest city in the country. The city was founded in 1768 by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro upon the ruins of a Mauryan fishing village along the bank of the Indus known as Neroon Kot...
in the time of Chach 636AD.Agham Lohana was a chieftain of Lohana
Lohana
The Lohana also referred to as Luvana are an Indian caste,largely classified as merchants and are categorized as Vaishya or Bania caste although their ancient history proves that they are Kshatriya of Suryavanshi descant, claiming their lineage from Lava, son of Rama...
caste and professed Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
When passing away of Rai Sahasi, King of Alor ,the queen fall in love with Chach who was till then a Minister in court of Rai Sahashi. He became ruler by marrying widow of Rai Sahashi. Chach fought with Maharath, the Rana of Chittor, who attacked Alor to avenge the death of Sahashi but was killed by Chach by a stratagem & treachery. Chach started to extend his kingdom and sent a messenger to Agham Lohana to surrender. Later Chach marched against Agham Lohana, who was killed in the battle. When Agham died ,his son was established in the government of the country. He withdrew from fight and the fort fell in to bands of Chach.
Chach married Agham’s widow as a political strategy and gave the hand of his own niece to Agham’s son Sarhand. Chach was Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
by caste.
Further, Chach laid restrictions on Lohanas and Jats such asto break their morale and reduce their social status.
- forbidding them from carrying weapon and wearing headgear .
- forbidding them riding horses with saddles.
- forbidding them from wearing silk and velvet.
- forcing them to wear black and red scarves.
The town of Agham Kot
Agham Kot
Agham Kot or is located in Hyderabad District, Sindh, Pakistan.It is also known as Agham. The Lohánas. Agham, or Agham-kot, lies about thirty miles south-east from Hyderabad, and though now almost forgotten, it was formerly a place of some consequence. Its position is not very easily identified,...
gets its name after Agham Lohana.