The Sukkur Barrage built in 1932 under the British Raj on the Indus River, controls one of the largest irrigation systems in the world. It has 66 gates and can water nearly 10 million acres.
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Sadhu Belo is an island in Indus River near Sukkur. It is a historic Hindu temple founded in 1823. The island has two inlets, Sadh Belo and Din Belo. |
Lansdowne Bridge Rohri is a former railway bridge over the Indus River built in 1889. It is a marvel of 19th-century engineering, the "longest 'rigid' girder bridge in the world" at that time. |
Sateen jo Aastan is home of the folklore of the seven sisters who disappeared in Rohri. It is also the burial place of a ruler from Sukkur, Mir Abu Al-Qasim Namkeen (1553).
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The minaret of Masoom Shah dates back to 1607. Masoom Shah was the governor of Mughal Emperor Akbar who appointed him as the Nawab of Sukkur.
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Arror Rock is an amazing shaped rock, with a Shrine on the top. Nearby there are also ruins of Bin Qasim Masjid built by Muhammad Bin Qasim around 1311. The Temple of Kalka Devi is located a mile away, too.
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Shah Ji Takri (The Hill of Adam Shah) Sukkur is well known for the tomb of Mian Adam Shah Kalhoro. The tomb was built by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, the ruler of Sindh in 1768 AD.
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Om Kanyalal Cottage is a magnificent seven story building was in 1934. It is a beautiful example of classic architecture and one of the landmarks of Rohri city. Now, it is also known as Malik House.
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Shrine of Waar Mubarak or Moo-e-Mubarak, alleged hair of Holy Prophet Muhammad is located in Rohri, Sindh. It was built in 1545 by Mir Muhammad, the reigning Kalhora Prince.
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Island shrine of river saint Khwaja Khizr or Zinda Pir, was built circa 925 AD on the island of Hajee ka Tau. The Muslims honor Khwaja Khizr, and the Hindus Zinda Pir or Jind Pir.
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Qadir Bakhsh jo Qubo is situated some 16 miles south of Rohri in Deh Akbarpur Jagir. It covers an area of thirty-five acres and contains many ancient graves.
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The shrine of Sadar-ud-din Shah Badshah is situated at Rohri. He is one of the greatest saints of Sindh.
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Lakhan-jo-daro is an archaeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization, dating to 9000 years ago. Only 2-5% of the site has been excavated.
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Ghanta Ghar, built in 1937, is one of the most important lankmarks in the city. Located in the centre of the city, it is surrounded by markets.
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Pir Ilahi Baksh Tower (Ilmi Tower), built in 1940 is 110 feet high and 66 feet wide. It is located on a hill near State Bank of Pakistan, Sukkur.
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The Shrine of Bedil and Bekas houses the tombs of two famous poets: Bedil and Bekas. Bedil was a sufi poet and scholar of great stature who wrote multiple books.
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Syed Khairuddin Shah, alias Syed Ahmed Shah, was a fifth-generation descendant of Pir Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jillani of the family of Piran. He was also called Jiay Shah.
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Sukkur Barrage Museum and its photo gallery allows visitors to experience a guided tour through the history of the step-by-step-construction of the Barrage.
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Railway Heritage Museum was established in 2005 at Sukkur Railway Station.
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