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  Molvi Ahmed Mallah  (Sindhi:  مولوي احمد ملاح ‎) was born on first February 1877 in village Kundi, Deh Lohan, Badin District. His father's name was Nangio Mallah. He was a moderate Islamic Mullah and had translated Quran in Sindhi in poetic way. Mallah was a folk and national poet of Sindh. He died on 19 July 1969. EARLY LIFE He belonged to a poor family, but quite well-mannered in his attitude, intelligence, behavior, and character. He looked after his herd of animals. Mallah used to sing old songs and tried to fix his own poetry in the melodies. EDUCATION Molvi Ahmed Mallah received education in a religious school of Hafiz Abdullah Mandhro. To acquire further education, he went to Badin, Bugra Memon, Toha, Sujawal and other cities, from where he received the education of Sindhi, Arabic, Persian, Jurisprudence and Hadith. Finally, he was given a religious degree to impart religious education. His Last teacher was Molana Khair Muhammad Magsi. POLITICAL CAREER Molvi Ahme...

  Sindh counts among the most distinguished places in the world which has historical forts, holy shrines and other places of worships. But these incredible historical sites have been lost their glory with the passage of time and Ulta Qila Sehwan is one of them. According to archaeological experts, the history and traditions of this fort are so complex, based on deep and speculative views that it is impossible to uncover them and to reach the real facts scientifically. International tourists and researchers have different opinions about the history of the  Sehwan fort, while there are different opinions from local researchers too. This mysterious fort of Sehwan, which real name is also unknown to the people, is called Sikander Azam’s Fort, Kafir Fort, Old Fort or now Sehwan Fort while the locals know the place as Ulti  Basti Sehwan. According to Lieutenant Willam Edwards, an official of the British army, wrote in his book ‘Sketches in Scinde’ written 171 years ago that old...

  “Princess of Hope” is heard, it comes to mind that it is the name of an Egyptian princess, whose existence has lit a candle of hope among the people of that time. That is how she came to be called by that name. However, apart from this thought that comes to mind, there is a different story of this princess. Let’s find out Who is this princess standing in the deserts of Balochistan? There are many coastal places and beautiful valleys in Balochistan province, which are unmatched. But people are not even aware of the beauty of many places, not even a princess of hope who has been standing silent for years until a few years ago. However, this stone sculpture carved in the mountain range of the Makran Coastal place is now known as the “Princess of Hope”. The princess of hope is located at 190 km away from Karachi, is dressed in a royal style. The tall princess looks elegant, but she looks as if she is hoping for something. The statue was named Princess of Hope in 2002 by the famous...

  Hyderabad is a 2nd biggest city of sindh located on the bank of  Indus river, a little fishing town once known to “Neronkot” become remarkable when Ghulam Muhammad Shah Kalhoro appreciated the city and requested a stronghold to be assembled called Pakka Qila  and built up Hyderabad as a capital of kalhora dystany in 1768, Kalhora tradition rule over Sindh for two additional decades. In any case, in this century just the remnants of “Paka Qila” left as broken blocks. Subsequently, the Talpurs who succeeded Kalhoras in the skirmish of Halani became the leader of Sindh. Talpurs made numerous new urban communities in Sindh and made Sindh an autonomous state from the outside association in authentic issues. To make their administration greater, they battle with Rajputs and made Amerkot a piece of their legislature. Talpur’s residency was finished after the skirmish of Miani Battle in which British powers succeeded.Hyderabad remained as a provincial capital until the British ...

  Sehwan Shareef is  the most ancient place in Pakistan.Historians say that this Sehwan is as ancient as the period of Prophet Hazrat Shees, the son of Adam.Hence it was named as Sheestan, Shiv aastan, Sewistan and then Sehwan. According to syed muhibullah, author of "A Brief History of Sindh" Sehwan  was the name of great grandson of Haam (son of hazrat Noah). But there are various other views about the history of Sehwan as well. British Historian William Dalrymple says that the name is derived from Shivistan after Hindu Lord Shiva. This place in Sindh saw amalgamation of Hinduism and Islam.Notable historian Molai Sheedai writes in his book "Tareekh e Tamadan e Sindh" that Sehwan was built by the Sewi Aryas and hence was called Sewistan. Another view is that its name was Sindo mana, a name which is well mentioned in Greek literature.Sindhu-mán is Sanskrit word, which means "the possessor (the Capital, or King) of Sindh, with which Sindh...