The Legend of the Dog's Grave

Once upon a time, in one of the villages which now lie on the border of the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan, there lived a poor but kind man from the Brohi tribe. His humble abode was perched amidst the towering peaks of the magnificent Kirthar mountain range, where the clouds danced and the eagles soared. Now, the Brohi had a pet dog, which was very dear to him.

In a bustling town not far from the mountains, lived a wealthy Hindu merchant. The poor Brohi man had borrowed some money from the merchant, who had put forward a rather unusual condition to lend the money: the Brohi was to leave his dog with the merchant until the debts were settled.

The poor man reluctantly agreed to part with his beloved companion. Before bidding farewell, he lovingly cradled the dog in his arms, whispering to it, telling his dog to remain faithful to his new master and promised to reunite with him once his debts were repaid. The dog seemed to grasp every word spoken by his beloved master.

Leaving the town behind, the Brohi man toiled tirelessly as a labourer, determined to fulfil his obligations and bring his faithful friend back home. Meanwhile, the dog found himself in a new environment, adorned with a collar around his neck, an unfamiliar accessory. Nevertheless, the dog remained obedient, staying by the side of the Hindu merchant as he had promised his old master.

Time passed, as time often does, and yet the Brohi man struggled to gather the necessary means to repay his debts. But fate had another twist in store for them. One moonlit night, a group of thieves came to rob the merchant's house.

The loyal dog, though restrained by a leash and confined to a charpoy, could not do much but mark. The merchant set the dog free to chase after the thieves. It sprinted behind the culprits, until at last, he succeeded in helping the merchant recover his stolen valuables.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, the merchant removed the leash from the dog's neck and set him free. "Go," he whispered, "return to your true master." And so, the dog sprinted back toward the village, overcoming every obstacle in the hilly terrain.

On that very same day, the Brohi man, having gathered the required sum, set off on a journey to the city, eager to reclaim his loyal companion. But fate had other plans. The Brohi and his dog crossed paths midway.

The dog was overjoyed, believing his master would shower him with praise for his bravery. The Brohi man, however, was crestfallen and filled with sorrow. He believed his loyal friend had betrayed him and brought shame upon him.

The man hurled harsh words and commanded the dog to go away. With a heavy heart, the dog tried to follow his master, longing for acceptance. Yet, the man refused to listen. The dog was so heartbroken, that it could walk no longer, and slipped off a hilltop, never to rise again.

Heartbroken and consumed by remorse, the Brohi man discovered the truth too late. Later, Brohi found out the real story; he was distraught with pain and remorse. He wanted his dog to be a part of his life again but it was too late. The dog was gone forever. But the separation was the destiny the man refused to accept. He, therefore, decided to make the dog immortal. He decided to climb the tallest mountain of the Kirthar range in order to bury his dog there as a tribute to his friend.

That mountain is known today as "Jabal Kuttey ji Kabar" - the Mountain of the Dog's Grave. Though their true names remain a mystery, the Brohi tribe cherishes the memory of their tribesman's act of love and loyalty. Legend has it that when the full moon graces the horizon of the Kirthar Valley, a shadow of the dog and his master can still be seen atop that mighty peak.