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Mosque of Mirs
This mosque was built by the Mirs of Talpur dynasty.
The mosque of that period had collapsed and its remains are not visible at present. It was square in plan measuring approximately 11 x11 m. Instead, a new mosque was built with three domes, the central dome being larger than the other two. It has central open courtyard. The monument belongs to Talpur period of Historic Sindh.
Why go
- ✦Built by the Talpur Mirs
- ✦Three domes, the central one larger
- ✦The present mosque replaced a collapsed original
History
Built within the fort that Ghulam Shah Kalhoro raised in 1768 and that the Talpurs took over in 1783, the mosque served the ruling family and the fort's garrison rather than the city outside.
Historical Significance
Part of the intact Talpur complex within the Pacco Qillo, alongside the harem, the offices and the treasury.
Architecture
The original mosque — square in plan, roughly 11 by 11 metres — collapsed, and its remains are no longer visible.
Why Visit
A ruler's private mosque, a few steps from the rooms they lived and governed in.
Interesting Facts
- It served the ruling family and garrison, not the public
- It stands within metres of the Talpur harem and the Mirs' offices
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Hyderabad is very hot from April onwards.
Getting there, Hyderabad is roughly 160 km from Karachi on the M-9 motorway. The Pucca Fort monuments sit together in the old city and are walkable as one visit.
Allow, Two to three hours for the Pucca Fort complex; a half day including the Talpur and Kalhora tombs.
What to Do
Make Mosque of Mirs Part of a Trip
GreenPak resorts within reach, and the journeys that travel this region.
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Mosque of Mirs, within 30 km.
