Agham Lohana was the Governor of Brahmanabad, (in Sindh, modern Pakistan) [1] contemporary and opponent to Chach of Alor. Agham was a Buddhist and belonged to Lohana clan.
Agham Lohana is described in the Chachnama as a Governor of Brahmanabad, under Rai dynasty. He is estimated to have governed the area around 632 AD. Agham Lohana professed Buddhism [2]
Chach after consolidating his hold on Alor began expansion of his territories and sent a letter to Agham to submit. [3]
However, as Agham didnot respond to his letter of surrender, conflict broke out between the two, and in the war Agham was killed and Chanch's forces occupied the lands formerly governed by Agham [3]
Chach married Agham Lohana’s widow in a political maneuver. Chanch after marrying widow of Agham, made Agham's son Sarhand, as governor of Brahmanabad. He later also to married his own niece to Agham’s son Sarhand. [4]
However, Chach laid restrictions on Lohanas, [2] and other community like Jats to reduce the potential for resistance and to lower their social status; among these were restrictions were the riding saddled horses, wearing silk and velvet, wearing headgear, and carrying weapons. [3]
The town of Agham Kot is named after Agham