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Sukkur
Sukkur District · Sindh, Pakistan
Sateen Jo Asthan / Seven Sisters, Rohri
A 17th-century tomb complex on the Indus at Rohri, linked in legend with seven maidens.
Sateen Jo Aastan, “the place of the seven”, stands on the left bank of the Indus near Rohri. It was built by Mir Abu al-Qasim Namkeen, governor of Bakhar, as a gathering place he named Safa-e-Safa, used especially on moonlit nights.
Why go
- ✦Tombs of a Mughal-era governor and his son
- ✦The legend of the seven maidens
- ✦Views over the Indus at Rohri
- ✦Close to Sukkur's other sights
About
Folklore says seven unmarried women lived here in strict purdah and vanished, perhaps into a cave in the hillside, rather than be seen by a tyrannical raja. In fact it is a burial place: Mir Abu al-Qasim, who died in 1609 or 1610, was brought here from Kabul for burial, and his son Mir Abu al-Baqa Amir Khan, who died in Thatta in 1647 or 1648, was buried beside him.
History
Mir Abu al-Qasim Namkeen, governor of Bakhar, built the terrace as a place for cultural gatherings. He died in 1018 AH (1609/10) and was buried here, brought back from Kabul; his son Mir Abu al-Baqa Amir Khan died in Thatta in 1057 AH (1647/48) and was buried with him.
How to Reach
On the left bank of the Indus at Rohri, across the river from Sukkur.
Responsible Travel
Treat the site as protected heritage: do not scratch, climb or remove material, and follow caretaker instructions.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February; summers in Sukkur are extremely hot.
Getting there, On the left bank of the Indus at Rohri, across the river from Sukkur.
Allow, About an hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Sateen Jo Asthan / Seven Sisters, Rohri, within 5 km.
