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Larkana
Larkana District · Sindh, Pakistan
Tomb of Shah Baharo
The tiled, domed tomb of Shah Baharo, a commander of the Kalhora rulers, said to have been raised by Ghulam Shah Kalhoro in 1774.
This huge monument was raised on a high platform and is crowned with a segmental dome surmounted by a decoration lantern. It was built with burnt bricks and finished with pucca qalai or glazed choona plaster. It is octagonal in shape and overlaid with enameled tiles.
Why go
- ✦Raised in 1774 by Ghulam Shah Kalhoro
- ✦Built for a commander who died in 1735
- ✦A high platform under a segmental dome
History
Shah Baharo served the Kalhoras during the dynasty's expansion in the first half of the eighteenth century, under Mian Noor Muhammad, son and successor of the dynasty's founder. The tomb belongs to the Kalhora funerary tradition — brick, tiled, and richly painted inside.
Historical Significance
A senior soldier of the Kalhora state given a monument of near-royal quality, which is itself a measure of what the office was worth.
Why Visit
Kalhora tilework and fresco on a scale usually reserved for rulers, built for a general.
Interesting Facts
- He served under Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro, the dynasty's second ruler
- The tomb's decoration is of a standard normally reserved for the ruling family
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February. Summer here is punishing.
Getting there, Larkana and Dadu lie along the Indus in upper Sindh; both are reachable from the N-55 (Indus Highway). Moenjodaro is the anchor for any visit to Larkana.
Allow, One to two hours per monument.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Tomb of Shah Baharo, within 5 km.
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