 After completing his education Betab was appointed as an administrative official (Kardar) at village Breng in Anantnag area of the valley, where he spent most of his service life.Betab composed his writings in the form of "masnawis" which contain historical details of his times (a "masnawi" is a long epic poem describing the battles fought and past events and may also include philosophical or ethical themes).Betab was summoned to Kabul and honoured by the general and wazir of Afghanistan Prince Mohammad Akbar Khan.