Country Pakistan Local time Friday 10:13 AM | Province Sindh | |
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Shahdadpur (Sindhi: شهدادپور) is a city in Sindh, a province of Pakistan. The historic city of al-Mansura is situated about 19 km south-east of Shahdadpur, one of the major cities in the Sanghar district. The shrines from the Sohni Mahiwal story are associated with Shadadpur. The shrine of Sohni is near the city, and the shrine of Mahiwal is in the city center.
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The city of Shahdadpur has four union councils. It has an association with a number of famous Sindhi poets, including Muhammad Dawood Bhutto "Daadan" and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (whose shrine is about 10 km from Shahdadpur in Bhit Shah). Shahdadpur is also famous for its Police Training Centre (PTC).
History
According to Dr. N.A. Baloch, the former Vice-Chancellor of Sindh University, Mir Shahdad Khan, son of Rasheed Khan, founded Shahdadpur during 1125-1128 AH (1713-1715). In 1116 AH (1704 AD), the younger Khan was referred to as "Riffat Panah", which means "His Eminence". Mir Shahdad Khan had barren lands cultivated, and provided security for its people by reducing crime. He established a system for sharing produce between owners and farmers. He had ageing canals and waterways renovated and extended, and dug new canals that helped establish the settlement.
City and people
Ethnicities in Shahdadpur include Siddiqui, Kazi, Solangi, Baloch, Bugti, Bhutto, Mughal, Unar, Bughio, Kashmiri, Rind, Laghari, Khaskheli, "Chohan", Nizamani, Talpur, Wassan, Abbasi, Soomro, Pathan, Chandio, Dal, Sand, Lakha, Abra, Detha, Khosa, Surhia, Sarhandi Pir, Sindh, Memon, Dahri, Jamali, Brohi, Magsi, Arain, Lashari, Rajput, Syed, Khaledi Quershi Pir,Malik Zardari and many Sindhi & Punjabi communities.
Among the people living in the city, 40% are native Sindhi speakers, 50% speak Urdu and Punjabi, and the other 10% speak a different language. A significant number of Punjabi speakers also live in nearby villages. Although most of the inhabitants are Muslims, 30% are Hindus and 5% are Christians. Population: 455,800.
Schools and colleges
Shahdadpur is home to the following institutions of learning:
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