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Ranokot Fort: Great wall of Sindh, Pakistan

Ranokot Fort: Great wall of Sindh, Pakistan

By: Aziz Kingrani Abstract It is clear that Ranikot fort was built for the purpose of defense and residence. The rulers of different times lived here and time by time it had been repaired by them. Very old coins, terracotta of Indus Civilization, engraved sign of swastika, leaf of papal tree, peacock, sunflower, lotus flower, … Continue reading

Ancient sites, towns and villages

Ancient sites, towns and villages

Ancient places and towns of Dadu Aziz Kingrani Dadu district of Sindh, a southern province of Pakistan is treasure of historical, archaeological and cultural heritages. Numerous historical and archaeological sites, places, towns and villages are situated in the boundaries of present Dadu District. Such historical richness of Dadu District is briefly discussed herein article. Dadu … Continue reading

Westren Nara Canal

Western Nara Canal and its small channels Aziz Kingrani A big branch of Indus River had flown from Kandhkot to Manchhar in prehistoric period. In result of its flow Manchhar came in to existence. No one would be able to tell with confirmation that in which period such big branch flew, but its signs of … Continue reading

Neroonkot or Neroon Jo Qilo in Dadu

Neroonkot or Neroon Jo Qilo in Dadu

Neroon Fort and Division in Dadu District, Sindh, Pakistan Aziz Kingrani A Neroon fort that we are going to discuss is not an old and controversial name of Hyderabad city of Sindh, but it was a fort and division of Sehwan sarkar (government) during the period of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. I am of the … Continue reading