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- 1 2 Harsha and His Times: A Glimpse of Political History During the Seventh Century A.D. , Page 78 by Bireshwar Nath Srivastava (Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, 1976)
- ↑ The historical background of Pakistan and its people by Ahmed Abdulla (Tanzeem Publishers, 1973)
- ↑ Chach Nama - The queen falls in love with Chach who becomes the Ruler through her love. - The passing away of Sáhasi Rái from this world.- Chach son of Seláij ascends the throne.
