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Tomb of Ghulam Nabi Kalhoro
There are three graves inside the Kalhora Period tomb of Ghulam Nabi Kalhoro of which one is that of Ghulam Nabi and the remaining two are that of his children.
It is a stone tomb adorned with Hala tiles constructed on top of a platform. It has a large dome, squinches and frescos inside while there are niches and arches on its exterior walls.
Why go
- ✦Stone tomb dressed with Hala tiles
- ✦Large dome carried on squinches
- ✦Frescoes inside
- ✦Three graves — Ghulam Nabi and two of his children
History
The Kalhoras were founded as a ruling house by Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro, a Mughal governor of Upper Sindh, and reached their height under Ghulam Shah, who founded Hyderabad in 1768. Their rule ended in 1783 when their Baloch general's family, the Talpurs, took power. The dynasty's tombs stand together at Hyderabad, tiled and painted in the style the Kalhoras made their own.
Historical Significance
Part of the Kalhora royal necropolis at Hyderabad — the burial ground of the house that ruled Sindh for most of the eighteenth century.
Why Visit
See the Kalhora tombs as a group: the same tile palette and the same forms, across a single dynasty.
Interesting Facts
- The Kalhoras ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783
- The dynasty was founded by Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro, a Mughal governor of Upper Sindh
- Kalhora rule ended in a revolt led by their own Baloch generals, the Talpurs
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 Tomb of Ghulam Nabi Kalhoro Part of a Trip
GreenPak resorts within reach, and the journeys that travel this region.
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Ghulam Nabi Kalhoro, within 30 km.
