By My Rishta Pakistan · Updated
A neutral profile of Mirpur Khas in Sindh, the city of mangoes: its history, ancient Kahu-Jo-Daro site, education and tips for families seeking a rishta.
Mirpur Khas in south-eastern Sindh is best known for its mangoes. This neutral profile shares basic facts, a short story of the city and tips for families. Facts below are according to Wikipedia.
Where is Mirpur Khas?
Mirpur Khas is a city in south-eastern Sindh, about 65 km east of Hyderabad, on the Let Wah Canal. Wikipedia gives its population as 267,833 at the 2023 census. Around 48 per cent of residents spoke Urdu and about 30 per cent Sindhi, with Punjabi, Balochi, Pashto and Saraiki also reported.
A short story
According to Wikipedia, the region has been inhabited for thousands of years. Excavations at Kahu-Jo-Daro, a Buddhist-era site, and other remains reflect this, and a bronze image of Brahma from the Gupta period was found here. The modern city was founded in 1806, and its name is generally understood to mean “town of the most-high Mirs”. The Jamrao Canal opened in 1900, the city became a municipality in 1901, and the district headquarters moved here in 1906.
City of mangoes
- Wikipedia calls Mirpur Khas the “City of Mangoes”, mentions the Sindhri variety and says an annual mango festival has been held since 1955.
- Other crops include wheat, onion, sugarcane, cotton, chillies and bananas.
- Landmarks include Chittori, a graveyard with sandstone tombs, the 17th-century Tomb of Tharo Khan and the Kahu-Jo-Daro site.
- Education includes a Sukkur IBA campus, medical colleges, many schools and its own examination board.
Tips for families
Meet in person with elders and ask openly about work, family expectations and where the couple will live. Our rishta meeting checklist and the guide to finding a rishta online may help.
Beware of fake agents and scams
Never pay money to someone promising a quick rishta, and never share CNIC copies or bank details with strangers. See our rishta safety tips. Report fraud to the police or the official cybercrime reporting channel.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mirpur Khas called the city of mangoes?
According to Wikipedia, it is known for its many mango varieties and an annual mango festival.
What is Kahu-Jo-Daro?
An ancient Buddhist-era archaeological site near the city.
Which languages are spoken?
Urdu and Sindhi are the largest, with others also reported.
Sources
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