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Quba Mir Shahdad
This is a Kalhoro period (18th Century CE) graveyard containing many tombs and graves including the tombs of Abdullah Shah Syed constructed with stones.
The tomb of Satyon is constructed with burnt bricks. Both the tombs are domed. Both the tombs are badly damaged.
Why go
- ✦A Kalhora-period graveyard of many tombs and graves
- ✦Domed tomb of Abdullah Shah Syed, built in stone
- ✦Tomb of Satyon in burnt brick
History
The Talpurs took Sindh from the Kalhoras in 1783 and governed until the British annexation of 1843. Their family tombs are scattered across Sindh beyond the main royal enclosure at Hyderabad, and this is one of them.
Historical Significance
Part of the wider Talpur funerary landscape outside Hyderabad.
Why Visit
A Talpur tomb away from the Hyderabad enclosure, in the Sanghar countryside.
Interesting Facts
- The Talpurs ruled Sindh for sixty years, ending in 1843
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February.
Getting there, Sanghar district, east of Nawabshah in central Sindh.
Allow, About an hour.
What to Do
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Nearby
Straight-line distance from Quba Mir Shahdad, within 30 km.
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