Necropolis of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro
Sights/Landmarks/Tomb
Located 15 km east of Daulatpur town in Nawabshah district is a historic necropolis of the Kalhora period. There are several tombs here from the Kalhora period which are crumbling brick by brick. The necropolis is named after Mian Noor Muhammad, a king of Sindh who ruled for some 35 years (1719-1753). The site is 45 km (45 min drive) from Dadu, and 60 km (1hr 10 min drive) from Nawabshah.
The prominent tomb in the graveyard is that of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro. There are six tombs inside the wall enclosure of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro. Ironically, the concerned authorities in the name of preservation have done great damage to this structure. They have whitewashed those portions of the tomb which were disintegrating. Another damage done to the tomb is the use of undressed stone in the interior floor which doesn't match with the original dressed stones.
The tomb of Mian Gulan, who was a wife of Mian Noor Muhammad, lies west of the tomb of Mian Noor Muhammad. The dome of the tomb is partially collapsed. It is built in rectangular plan and is noted for beautiful floral and geometric designs which have lost their original beauty due to exposure to sunlight and rain.
The tomb of Qaim Khan Korai is octagonal in shape. It has no archway and is closed from every side.
The torrential rain that lashed the districts of Nawabshah, Sanghar and Badin in 2011 have also damaged many historic structures in these districts, with some domes collapsed and caved in.
Coordinates: 26.550014, 68.064384
For more details: The Falling Bricks of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro
The prominent tomb in the graveyard is that of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro. There are six tombs inside the wall enclosure of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro. Ironically, the concerned authorities in the name of preservation have done great damage to this structure. They have whitewashed those portions of the tomb which were disintegrating. Another damage done to the tomb is the use of undressed stone in the interior floor which doesn't match with the original dressed stones.
The tomb of Mian Gulan, who was a wife of Mian Noor Muhammad, lies west of the tomb of Mian Noor Muhammad. The dome of the tomb is partially collapsed. It is built in rectangular plan and is noted for beautiful floral and geometric designs which have lost their original beauty due to exposure to sunlight and rain.
The tomb of Qaim Khan Korai is octagonal in shape. It has no archway and is closed from every side.
The torrential rain that lashed the districts of Nawabshah, Sanghar and Badin in 2011 have also damaged many historic structures in these districts, with some domes collapsed and caved in.
Coordinates: 26.550014, 68.064384
For more details: The Falling Bricks of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro
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