When he arrived he heard that Umra Khan had, at the invitation of Amir, marched into Chitral; but that his progress had been barred by the strong fort of Drosh.

As the Chitralis hate the Pathans, they were not inclined to yield to the orders of Amir to surrender the fort, and were consequently attacked.

The place, however, was surrendered by the treachery of the governor.

Amir then advanced, and was joined by Sher Afzul.
Mr.Robertson wrote to Amir Khan, saying that he must leave the Chitral territory.

Amir paid no attention to the order, and Mr.
Robertson reported this to the government of India.