Sindh

Sindh, province of southeastern Pakistan.

It is bordered by the provinces of Balochistān on the west and north,

Punjab on the northeast,

the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat to the east,
and the Arabian Sea to the south.
Sindh is essentially part of the Indus River delta
and has derived its name from that river,
which is known in Pakistan as the Sindhu.
The province of Sindh was established in 1970.

The provincial capital, Karāchi, is situated on the southwestern coast. Area

54,407 square miles (140,914 square km).
How many square km is Sindh?
Sindh with an area of 140914 Sq.Km stands third largest province of Pakistan.
On the other hand Punjab stands second largest province with an area of

And Baluchistan stands with an area of

How many districts are there in Sindh 2023?

There are 30 districts and 7 divisions in Sindh Province
Previously discussed, Baluchistan with 8 division and 38 districts
And Punjab with and districts
NAMES OF Sindh DIVISIONs:
1. LARKANA DIVISION
2. SUKKUR DIVISION
3. SHAHEED BENAZIR ABAD DIVISION
4. HYDERABAD DIVISION
5. MIRPUR KHAS DIVISION
6. KARACHI DIVISION
7. BANBHORE DIVISION

There are 7 Famous Mountain Ranges of Pakistan in which two of them belong to
Sindh
 The Karakoram Range. ... Gilgit-China-Nepal
Highest peak is K2 with range of 8611 m and 2nd largest peak in the world.
K2, the world's second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611
metres]), second only to Mount Everest.

However, in 2020 China and Nepal jointly declared Mount

Everest's elevation to be 29,031.69 feet (8,848.86 metres),
which was subsequently widely accepted.29-Dec-2023

 The Himalaya Range. ... Gilgil-Jammu Kashmir (India)- China.

Highest peak is Nanga Purbat with 8126m and second highest peak in Pakistan and
8 highest peak in the world.
it is also known as killer mountain because numbers of climbers were killed. Death
toll is 32
Nanga Parbat, one of the world's tallest mountains, 26,660 feet (8,126 metres)
high, situated in the western Himalayas 17 miles (27 km) west-southwest of
Astor, in the Pakistani-administered sector of the Kashmir region

 The Salt Range. ... Punjab and highest peak is sake sar with 1522m

What is the average range of the Salt Range?

Salt Range | Pakistan, Map, & Facts | Britannica
The range is approximately 186 miles (300 km) long from east to west, and its
width, in the central and eastern parts, is from 5 to 19 miles. Its average height is
2,200 feet (670 meters), and its highest elevation, at Sakesar mountain, is 4,992
feet (1,522 meters).
 What is the name of Salt Range?

The Kallar Kahar Salt Range is a hill system in northern Pakistan, located
approximately 160 kilometers from Islamabad. The range extends for about 50
kilometers, from the town of Kallar Kahar in the north to the town of Jhelum in
the south.

 The Hindu Raj Mountains Range. ...

 The Hindu Kush Range. ... KPK near in borders area

Highest peak is Tirch mir with 7690m and 3rd largest peak in Pakistan

 The Sulaiman Mountain Range. ...located between Balochistan and Punjab border.
Highest peak is Takth e Suleman with 3487m.
Note: Ibin e Batota gave the name of Suleman Range to this range.

 The Kirthar Mountain Range.

It is located between Sindh and Balochistan border. The highest peak is zardak with
2895m ,8200 feet.
Central Brohi Range. Located in Baluchistan and highest peak is Zarghoon Peak or Loe
Sar naikan with 3578m and 1st highest peak in Baluchistan.
Chaghi Hills: located between Afghanistan and Balochistan border area. Highest peak is
Rasko with 2500m
Note: in the same mountain hills, 5 nuclear tests were conducted in 8 may 1998.
Makran Range: located in south western area

Note: the total number of mountain ranges are

Mountains; Sindh Province

The Western hilly tract consists of the hill ranges of Kirthar, Pab, Lakki (off-shoot
of Kirthar Range), and Kohistan.

Kirthar mountain range is located in Sindh ProvinceThe Kirthar Mountains (Urdu: ‫كوه‬
‫ ;کھیرتھر‬Sindhi: ‫ )کير ٿر جبل‬are a mountain range that mark the boundary between the
Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Sindh, and which comprise much of the Kirthar
National Park.

Kīrthar Range, hill region in southern Pakistan. It extends southward for about 190 miles
(300 km) from the Mūla River in east-central Baluchistan to Cape Muāri (Monze) west of
Karāchi on the Arabian Sea. The range forms the boundary between the Lower Indus
Plain (east) and southern Baluchistan (west).

Which chain of hills is located in Sindh?

Chagai Range. Kirthar Range, located along the Baluchistan and Sindh provincial border.

What are the passes of Kirthar range?

The mountains on the western side of the Himalayas are called the Suleiman and Kirthar
mountains.
These are home to numerous mountain passes.
The Kuram pass, Tochi pass, Bolan pass, Gomal pass, and Khyber Pass are few examples.
Of them, the Khyber Pass is the most famous one.

highest peak of kirthar mountain

The highest peak of the Sindh mountains is Zardak Peak at 7,430 ft (2,260 m)

Kohistan, (Persian and Urdu: “Country of the Hills” or “Highlands”) area of

mountainous or hilly tracts in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Kohistan is that sparsely populated area of Pakistan
which lies west of Chilas in Kashmir and the Kagan Valley. The eastern part is known as
Indus Kohistan (for the Indus River), and the western part, divided between Swat
Kohistan (also called Kalam) and Dir Kohistan, extends across the northern part of the
state to the Afghanistan border. The area comprises mountain ranges in the outer reaches
of the Himalayas that are snowbound above 12,000 feet (3,700 metres), forest- and grass-
covered hills (5,000–6,000 feet [1,500–1,800 metres]), and the fertile Indus valley

In Kohistan
Sindh Kohistan, in the west of Sindh province, Pakistan, is a barren hilly tract
consisting of outlying spurs of the Kirthar Range.

PLATEAU

How many plateaux are there in Pakistan? plateau noun [C] (FLAT LAND)

2
Plateaus. There are 2 important plateaus in Pakistan: the Baluchistan Plateau (which is
located in the Baluchistan province) and the Potwar/ Potohar Plateau (which is located
North of the Salt Range, Punjab). Balochistan Plateau, Salt Range, and the Sistan Basin.

The Potwar Plateau covers an area of about 5,000 square miles (13,000 square
km) and lies at an elevation of some 1,200 to 1,900 feet (350 to 575 metres). It
is bounded on the east by the Jhelum River and on the west by the Indus River

highest plateau of Sindh.

Which is the plateau of Sindh?
Gorakh Hill Station is situated on one of the highest plateaus of Sindh,

The guise of Gorakh

At an altitude of 5,690ft in the Kirthar Mountain Range, which is 94
kilometres away from Dadu city, the Gorakh Hill Station is situated on the
highest plateau of Sindh. These plateaus are only capable of sustaining
nomadic lifestyles, as wildlife here is not very common.

Karoonjhar Mountains are located in south-eastern edge of the Tharparkar district in

Sindh, Pakistan. The range is approximately 19 kilometers long and reaches a height of
305 meters, and contains vaste deposits of granite and Chinese clay.

Cities and their old names

Which city is called Eden of Sindh?
Larkana, popularly known as the Eden of Sindh due to its lush greenery, has always
remained in the forefront of Western India (presently Pakistan).
Which city is called Heart of Sindh?
Nawab shah Tehsil (formerly known as Nasrat Tehsil from 1903 to 1907) was established
in 1903 by the British government. The tehsil was a part of Hyderabad district (1903 -
1912). On 1 November 1912, Nawabshah was upgraded to a district status of Sind Division.
Nawabshah is called the heart of Sindh Province.

Why Nawabshah is called Shaheed Benazir Abad?

Shaheed Benazir Abad district was formerly known as Nawabshah district. It was
renamed in April 2008 after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto (a reputed national
political leader and Chairperson of Pakistan People's Party).04-Sept-2014
Nawābshāh, town, Sindh province, southern Pakistan. The town, originally called Nasrat,

Which is oldest city of Sindh?

Mohenjo- Daro
Mohenjo- Daro meaning Mound of the dead men, (. a heap or bank of earth, sand,
etc. built over a grave,) is the oldest city in Sindh,

Pakistan, it was built between 2,600 BCE to 2,500 BCE [ 4,600 to 4,500 years
ago ].

Mohenjo- Daro was abandoned in the 19th century as the Indus valley civilization
declined, and the site was not rediscovered until the 1920s
Mohenjo-daro was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological
Survey of India,

What is the old name of Karachi?

Kolachii
Kolachii. The present city of Karachi was reputedly founded as "Kolachi" by Baloch tribes
from Makran, Baluchistan, who established a small fishing community in the area.
Mai kolachi.
Who named Karachi?
The city was known as Kolachi for centuries before the British Raj, and the name Karachi
was given to it by the British when they developed the city as a major port and trading
center in the 19th century. KOLACHI after a Baloch fisher woman named MAI KOLACHI.

What is the old name of Sukkur?

The name was given after the Arab Invasion with Al-Ror or Al-Rur. Most of Aror's ruins
have been lost, but some notable ancient places still exist such as Kalka Cave Temple,
Chattan Shah ji Takri and Raja Dahaj. Aror once served as the capital of Sindh.
Which city of Sindh is called city of Seven Sister?
Sukkur is also known as tomb of seven sisters
Tomb of Seven Sisters, Sukkur
This is another historical landmark of Sukkur, Sindh. It has graves of some legendary 7
virgins whom protected by God were swallowed by the earth, but also contains graves
from Moghul era of Sindh. It gives an amazing view of Sukkur, Rohri, Bukkur and the
bridge.
Who is the brother state of Seven Sisters?
Sikkim
The seven sisters of Northeast India include - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya,
Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. Whereas Sikkim is called the only Brother of
seven sisters

Is Sindh Georgia sister province?

In a significant development, State Legislature of Georgia has passed a landmark
resolution to establish Sister State-Province Relations between US State of Georgia and
Sindh Province of Pakistan.

Who is the father of Karachi?

Jamshed Nusserwanjee Mehta (7 January 1886 – 1 August 1952) was a Pakistani politician.
He was the first elected Mayor of Karachi from 1933 to 1934, and is still remembered as the
"Maker of Modern Karachi" (Baba-e-Karachi).
What is the old name of Jacobabad?
Jacobabad -
Jacobabad (Urdu: ‫ جیکب آباد‬and Sindhi: ‫ ;جيڪب آباد‬formerly Khanger or Khangarh) is a city
in Sindh, Pakistan, serving as both the capital city of Jacobabad District and the
administrative center of Jacobabad Taluka, an administrative subdivision of the district.
What is the nickname of Karachi?
Karachi accounts for a large share of Pakistan's GDP and revenue. It is locally termed as
the City of Lights.
Which is the second largest city in Sindh?
Hyderabad
The old name of hyderabad was Naroon kot
Previously in pre-Islamic times Hyderabad was called as Neroon Kot. Sindhi words
meaning Place of Neroon ruler of that time. In earlier history of South Asia;
Subcontinent was divided in two separate great kingdoms of HIND (meaning India) and
SINDH.

Precise information about sindh

Who discovered Sindh?
Sindh became a Persian province in the sixth century BC, and was conquered by
Alexander the Great in about 326 BC. In the ensuing centuries, Buddhist Greco-
Bactrians, Scythians, Persians, and Rajput’s held sway in the region.

What is British Sindh Province?

In 1937 Sindh was established as a separate province in British India, but after
Pakistani independence it was integrated into the province of West Pakistan from
1955 to 1970, at which time it was reestablished as a separate province.
Why is Sindh called Sindh?
The province of Sindh has been designated after the river Sindh (Indus) which literally
created it and has been also its sole means of sustenance. However, the importance of the
river and close phonetical resemblance in nomenclature would make one consider Sindhu
as the probable origin of the name of Sindh.

Why Sindh is called Mehran?

Another name for Sindhu, and therefore for Sindh, is Mehran. A name etymologically
connected to Mehr/Mitra – the Indo-Persian diety of water and friendship.

Who named Sindh?

The ancient Iranians referred to everything east of the river Indus as hind. The word
Sindh is a Persian derivative of the Sanskrit term Sindhu, meaning "river," a reference to
the Indus River.

Who was the king of Sindh?

Raja Dahir (663 – 712 CE) was the last Hindu ruler of Sindh (in present-day
Pakistan). A Brahmin ruler, his kingdom was invaded in 711 CE by the Arab Umayyad
Caliphate, led by Muhammad bin Qasim, where Dahir died while defending his kingdom.
Who is Sindhi in Bollywood?
Who are some of Bollywood actors and actresses who is a ...
Some Bollywood actors and actresses who are Sindhi include Govinda, Anupam Kher, and
Karishma Kapoor. These actors and actresses have contributed significantly to the Indian
film industry and have roots in the Sindhi community. Aftab Shivdasani works mostly in
Hindi movies
Who is Sindhi God?
Jhulelal (Hinduism) -
Jhulelal
The reincarnation of a Sindhi deity, Jhulelal exhibited supernatural powers since
childhood; he preached about how the Muslims believed in the same God, and
emphasized that the Koran forbade forced conversion. Ultimately, Jhulelal convinced the
King to spare the Hindus and even gained devotees among the Muslims.

Who named Sindh?

The word Sindh is a Persian derivative of the Sanskrit term Sindhu, meaning "river" - a
reference to Indus River. Southworth suggests that the name Sindhu is in turn derived
from Cintu, a Dravidian word for date palm, a tree commonly found in Sindh.

What is the 2nd name of Sindh?

Later phonetical changes transformed Sindhu into Hindu in Pahlavi and into Hoddu in
Hebrew. The Greeks (who conquered Sindh in 125 BC under the command of the
Alexander the great) rendered it into Indos, hence modern Indus.

Why Sindhis called Babul Islam?

Sindh is sometimes referred to as the Bab-ul Islam ( transl. 'Gateway of Islam'), as it
was one of the first regions of the Indian subcontinent to fall under Islamic rule.
Lakes of Sindh
Keenjher Lake, also known as Kalri Lake, is situated approximately 22 kilometers away
from Thatta, 122 kilometers from Karachi, and 80 kilometers from Hyderabad.

This lake is artificially created and is fed by the Kalri-Baghar Feeder Upper, sourced from
the Right Bank of Kotri Barrage. Covering an area of 52.00 square miles at various water
levels, Keenjhar Lake was formed by constructing earthen embankments with a length of
77 RD and a height of 25 feet, utilizing natural depressions like Sonheri and Keenjhar.

1 Keenjhar Lake

Keenjhar Lake, largest man made fresh water lake, situated in Thatta District of Sindh. A
Ramsar site and. a wildlife sanctuary.

Which river is called mother?

The Ganges River, also known as the Ganga, is considered the mother of all rivers by
Hindus. This is because the river holds a special place in Hindu religion, culture and
tradition.

Father of rivers is Indus.

Which lake is called Paradise of Bird?

2 A Bird Watchers Paradise -Haleji Lake, Thatta ...

Haleji Lake is a bird watcher's paradise. As many as 200 bird species have been recorded
in the environs of Haleji lake during the winter season.

3 Hadero Lake

Hadero Lake is located in Thatta District, Sindh. It is an important brackish wetland,

where waterfowl occur.
It was declared wildlife sanctuary for the protection of migratory and resident birds.
Hadero Lake is a natural lake in a shallow depression.

4 Shakoor Lake is a lake, comprising 300 km2, located on the border between the
Indian state of Gujarat and the Sindh province on the southern edge of Pakistan. About
90 km2 of the lake lies within Pakistan, whilst the majority of the lake, i.e. 210 km2, is in
India.

As of now, about 30% of the total lake area is located in Pakistan and about 70% is located
in India.

Lake which is located at India Pakistan border is?

Shakoor lake in Badin

Which is the salty lake in Sindh?

The Salt Lake - Namak ki Jheel |

The Salt Lake (‫ ) نمک کی جھیل‬is situated in Dhalyari, Khipro, Sindh. The lake amazingly
yields tons of salt and laborers work day and night to extract and accumulate salt from
this salt lake.

This is the only natural salt lake or namak ki jheel in Pakistan with a large source of salt.

In Sindh District Sanghar - Khipro - Dhalyari, Salt lake is ...

Sindh has numbers of salt mines in Pakistan

Salt Mines - Sindh

There ae about 170 Salt Lakes and 100 Salt mines in Sindh. Most of these salt lakes and
mines are located in Tharparkar, Sanghar and Umerkot. Some examples of Salt lakes
located in these regions are the Al Amin Salt Lake, Tepari Salt and Saran Salt Lake.

Manchar Lake Jamshoro,

Manchar Lake, Sehwan

Sehwan’s Manchar Lake is one of Pakistan’s most beautiful and picturesque lakes,
drawing thousands of tourists to the area every year. It lies about 159.4km from
Jamshoro,
History of Manchar Lake

The lake was created in 1921 when the Kashmere Canal (a branch of the Indus
River) flooded it.

It became partially dry in 1958 because of severe drought conditions,

but 20 cubic meters per second were pumped into it to compensate for the lack of natural
water from the river or rain.

Flooding caused by heavy rainstorms made the lake overflow in 2010.

One of Asia’s Largest Lakes

It is the largest lake in Sindh and one of the larger freshwater lakes in South Asia. It has
been declared a wildlife sanctuary. Manchar is an integral part of the Kirthar mountain
range, spread around 250 km2. The word Manchar means Blessed Land.

The picturesque Manchar Lake is spread over 228-250 square kilometers

Manchar Lake is a large saltwater lake in Sehwan,

The glimmering water comes from the Indus River, which flows out from the
Himalayas – rich with heavy minerals that make it exceptionally salty and troublesome
for humans to drink without becoming sick. Fish thrive in this environment, having
evolved to withstand these harsh conditions of little oxygen and high salinity. Manchar
Lake is about 177.6 kilometers from Jamshoro and 189.7 kilometers from Hyderabad, but
don’t let distance stop you!

Lake Manchar, also spelled Manchhar, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan,
and is one of South Asia's largest. It is located west of the Indus River, in Jamshoro
District and Dadu District, Sindh - 18 km away from Sehwan Sharif

Hamal Lake

Hamal Lake is situated in Qambar Shahdadkot District in Sindh, Pakistan,

The length of the lake is 25 km and the width is 10 km and has a surface area of 2965
acres.

Hadero Lake
Hadero Lake is located in Thatta District, Sindh. It is an important brackish wetland,
where waterfowl occur. It was declared wildlife sanctuary for the protection of migratory
and resident birds. Hadero Lake is a natural lake in a shallow depression.

Chotiari Reservoir

Chotiari Dam is an artificial water reservoir situated 35 km away from the Sanghar town
in the Sanghar District of the Sindh province of Pakistan. Its construction was completed
in December, 2002, at the total cost of Rs 6 billion

Haleji Lake is a perennial freshwater lake in Thatta District of Sindh Province, Pakistan.
It is 6.58 km² in size and is surrounded by marshes and brackish seepage lagoons.

Haleji Lake (Urdu: ‫ )ہالیجی جھیل‬is a perennial freshwater lake in Thatta District of Sindh
Province, Pakistan. It is 6.58 km2 (2.54 sq mi)

Langh Lake

This little-known lake sprawls over 98 acres and is considered an important wetland in
Sindh. Actually located in District Qambar Shahdadkot, the lake is about 18 kilometer
west of Larkana district. It was declared Sindh wildlife sanctuary in 1972 and re-notified in
1982.

Which is the saltiest lake in Pakistan?

The Salt Lake - Namak ki Jheel | A Wonder in Sindh, Pakistan ...

The Salt Lake (‫ ) نمک کی جھیل‬is situated in Dhalyari, Khipro, Sindh. The lake amazingly
yields tons of salt and laborers work day and night to extract and accumulate salt from
this salt lake. This is the only natural salt lake or namak ki jheel in Pakistan with a large
source of salt

Hawks Bay in Karachi

Hawks Bay is one of the main beaches of karachi. From the downtown area it is around 10
plus kilometres. Road condition...

Haleji Lake

Haleji Lake (Urdu: ‫ )ہالیجی جھیل‬is a perennial freshwater lake in Thatta District of Sindh
Province, Pakistan. It is 6.58 km2

Cultural-Historical places

Ranikot Fort, also known as the Great Wall of Sindh, is a 19th-century Talpur-era
fort

near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan.

It is believed to be the world's largest fort, with a circumference of approximately 32

kilometres.

that the fort was built by Mir Karam Ali Talpur in 1752, while others advocate for the
involvement of the Roman Empire; the majority, however, now believe that Cyrus the
Great constructed it in 540 B.C.
Mohenjo-daro is an archaeological site in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan.

Built c. 2500 BCE, it was the largest settlement of the ancient

Indus Valley Civilization,

and one of the world's earliest major cities,

contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt,

the other one being Harappa, some 400 miles (640 km) to the northwest in Pakistan’s
Punjab province.
The name Mohenjo-daro is reputed to signify “the mound of the dead.”

The archaeological importance of the site was first recognized in 1922, one year after the
discovery of Harappa.

Mohenjo-daro was built in the 26th century BCE.[11] It was one of the largest cities of the
ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Harappan Civilization,[12] which
developed c. 3000 BCE from the prehistoric Indus culture

Who is the founder of Mohenjo Daro?

RD Bannerjee. Mohenjo-Daro was discovered in 1922 by R. D. Bannerjee. He was an

officer of the Archaeological Survey of India, two years after major excavations had
begun at Harappa, some 590 km to the north.
They are part of Indus civilization,

1. The town was divided into two parts.

3. It had the world’s best-channeled drainage system.
4. There were multi-storey buildings in Mohenjo-Daro.
5. The Great Bath.
6. Mohenjo-Daro had a total of 700 wells.
7. The Harappans were excellent craftsmen.
8. People here were fond of wearing ornaments and jewellery.
9. People worshipped a figure which was similar to Shiva.

Some information about Harappans

Harappa, village in eastern Punjab province, eastern Pakistan. It lies on the left bank of a
now dry course of the Ravi River, west-southwest of the city of Sahiwal, about 100 miles
(160 km) southwest of Lahore.

Harappa, Pakistan

The village stands on an extensive series of mounds in which excavations since 1921
have disclosed the remains of a large city of the Indus civilization, in size second
only to Mohenjo-daro,

Who are called Harappans?

The Indus Valley civilization is called the Harappan civilization

because Harappa was the first site where the unique archaeological evidences of the
civilization were discovered.

Who is the god of Harappa?

The people of Harappa seemed to have worshipped the Mother Goddess and Shiva
Pashupati.

What is a short note on Harappa?

Harappa is known to be a 4700 years old city in the subcontinent which was
discovered around the time 1920.

Which is oldest civilization in world?

the Mesopotamia civilization

The oldest recorded civilization in the world is the Mesopotamia civilization.

Overall, the 4 oldest civilizations of the world are

Mesopotamia Civilization,
Egyptian Civilization,
Indus Valley Civilization,
and Chinese Civilization.
Who named Mohenjo Daro?

The word Mohen means 'fisherman'. John Marshall, with the help of the locals named
the site Mohenjo Daro, but it was later changed to Moenjo Daro (Mound of the Dead)
while some people call it Mohanjo Daro, but we have to follow what John Marshall
referred to it as.

The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Mosque of Thatta, is a 17th-
century mosque located in the city of Thatta in the Pakistani province of Sindh. It was
built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1647
Top Places of Sindh

Mohenjo Daro

Archeologists have discovered that the history of Mohenjo Daro dates back to the 26th
century BC.

This ancient city was part of the Indus Valley Civilization’s primary urban settlement, also
known as Harappan Civilization.

Mohenjo Daro is a word borrowed from the local Sindhi language, which means ‘Mound
of the Dead.’

Ranikot Fort

Ranikot Fort is located in one of the most remote areas of Jamshoro District in Sindh, a

Also known as ‘The Great Wall of Sindh’, it still stands tall today. It is also thought to be
the world’s largest fort, with a perimeter of roughly 32 kilometers

Kot Diji Fort

The city of Khairpur houses the Kot Diji Fort, which is one of the most important
emblems of the Talpur dynasty

This iconic structure, also known as “Kot Diji Fort”, was built during a ten-year period,
from 1785 to 1795.

With three towers roughly 50 feet in height, it appears to be one of Pakistan’s most
majestic forts. Its enclosing walls are about 30 feet tall.
The boundary is around 1.8 kilometres long in total. Limestone and kiln-baked bricks
were used to construct the fort. The fort also has a water reservoir for the storage and use
of potable water, which is one of the region’s rare resources.

The fort of Kot Diji also features a prison, a courtroom, and separate cells for troops.

The Royal Gate, also known as the Shahi Darwaza, is the fort’s only entrance. The
wooden gate was covered with heavy iron spikes, preventing enemies from entering the
fort.

Sukkur Barrage

Who Built the Barrage Museum?

The Sukkur government-built Lloyd Barrage Museum Sukkur to display the history of the
magnificent Sukkar barrage. Mr. C.A. Fife came up with the concept for the Sukkur Barrage in
1868. But in 1923, the project received final approval. Sir Charlton Harrison, CIE, served as the
project’s chief engineer, and Sir Arnold Musto, CIE, served as the project’s architect and
engineer. They finished Head Works and Canals by 1932. The first Earl of Willingdon, Viceroy of
India, officially opened it after completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many doors of Sukkur Barrage are there?

The one-mile-long Barrage has 66 gates to harness and control irrigation water. The Barrage
feeds seven canals, four on the right and three on the left, which irrigate most of upper Sindh
and some of southern Baluchistan.

Why was Sukkur Barrage built-in Sukkur?

The British government built this Barrage in Sukkur to cultivate areas in Pakistan’s Sindh
province. Because there is so little groundwater available, Sindh relies almost entirely on the
water of the River Indus.

On which river is Sukkur Barrage built?

British built the Sukkur barrage on the Indus River about three miles below the Railway Bridge.
The Sukkur Barrage, the world’s most extensive single irrigation network of its kind, is the pride
of Pakistan’s irrigation system. Nearly the entire province of Sindh is irrigated, from the Sukkur
district in the north to the Tharparkar and Hyderabad districts in the south.

Conclusion

The Lloyd Barrage is an enormous piece of the vast British irrigation system. Lloyd Barrage
Museum Sukkur is a well-designed museum that sheds light on the incredible engineering feat
of the Sukkur Barrage. Learning about this unique irrigation system is an enriching experience
for visitors. When you go to the Museum, read the information provided, and we promise you’ll
learn something new.

How many barrages are in Sindh?

three barrages

The spatial boundary is the Indus in Sindh and the projects considered for the assessment
are the three barrages in Sindh,
Guddu,
Sukkur,
and Kotri.
Kirthar National Park

Kirthar National Park was established in 1974 and is Pakistan’s second-largest wildlife
reserve. According to government statistics, the national park is home to some of the
world’s rarest wildlife species. Leopards, wolves, chinkara, gazelles, striped hyenas, wild
sheep, and ibex are among them.

Kithar National Park location is in Kirthar Mountain Range with an area

of over 3,087 km² (about 1200 mi²),

Mountains; Sindh Province

The Western hilly tract consists of the hill ranges of Kirthar, Pab, Lakki (off-shoot of Kirthar
Range), and Kohistan
. The Kirthar Mountain Range extends southward for about 300 km (190 miles) from the Mula
River in East-central Balochistan to Cape Monze (Muari), near Mubarak Village, Karachi, on
the Arabian Sea. This Range forms the boundary between the Lower Indus Plain (in the East)
and Southern Balochistan (in the West). It consists of a series of parallel rock hill ridges rising
from 1,200 m (4,000 feet) in the South to nearly 2,500 m (8,000 feet) in the North. The hills
decrease in height from North to South where they spread out in width and are known as
Sindh-Kohistan.

The maximum elevation of Borough Hills, a peak in the Sindh segment of Kirthar Mountains,
was reported in April 2009 as 2,151 m (7,056 feet) above sea level, which would make it the
highest peak of Sindh, situated a few miles Northwest of the Gorakh Hill Station, which is
located at a height of 1,734 m (5,688 feet).

The next highest peak of Sindh (again in the Kirthar Range) is a 2,097 m (6,880 feet) high
peak, known locally as Kutte-ji-Kabar (Dog’s Grave). There are also a number of other peaks in
the Sindh segment of Kirthar Mountains, heights of which exceed 1,676 m (5,500 feet); these
peaks receive occasional snowfall during the winter.

The Lakki Mountain Range is located in the North of Manchar Lake

(Jamshoro district) and is mainly composed of tertiary rocks; it contains a large
number of thermal springs. This range is 80 km (50 miles) long and is an off-shoot of the
Kirthar Mountain Range.

The Pab Range (another off-shoot of Kirthar Range) is mostly located in

Balochistan Province in the Eastern corner of Jhalawan Country (Khuzdar) to
Lasbela but a portion extends into Sindh’s sea coast near Karachi.

Indus River falls into Arabian Sea near____

‫دریائے سندھ ____ کے قریب بحیرہ عرب میں گرتا ہے‬

A. Karachi

Which city is known as 'Economical Hub of Pakistan'?

‫کس شہر کو پاکستان کا اقتصادی مرکز کہا جاتا ہے؟‬

A. Karachi

Which of the following is called City of Airs?

‫مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس کو ہوا کا شہر کہا جاتا ہے؟‬

A. Jamshoro

Which city is known as Paris of Asia?

‫کونسا شہر ایشیا کا پیرس کہالتا ہے؟‬

A. Karachi

The Paris of Asia, this was a title once given to Pakistan's largest city
Karachi during the British Raj. With its greenery, pristine beaches and
cleanliness,

Which city is called the thermal pole of Pakistan?

‫پاکستان کا تھرمل پول کس شہر کو کہا جاتا ہے؟‬

A. Jacobabad

The city is well known for consistently having among the highest temperature in
South Asia, with a mean summer temperature of 37 °C (99 °F). The highest
recorded temperature is 52.8 °C (127.0 °F), and the lowest recorded temperature is
−3.9 °C (25.0 °F).

Chandka is old name of which city?

‫چانڈکا کس شہر کا پرانا نام ہے؟‬

A. Badin

B. Larkana

Before Laraks, this city was known as Chandka, named after the most
influential tribe of the area –Chandio.

Which of the following cities of Pakistan is famous as City of

Guavas?
‫پاکستان کے مندرجہ ذیل شہروں میں سے کون سا شہر امرودں کے شہر کےنام سے مشہور ہے؟‬

A. Larkana

B. Quetta

Larkana's guava and berries are famous both nationally and internationally, with
the annual output of the district standing at thousands of tons.

What does Peshawar mean?

‫پشاور کا مطلب کیا ہے؟‬

A. City of tombs
 B. City of flowers

Pakistan's Peshawar was once known as “the city of flowers,” surrounded by

orchards of pear, quince and pomegranate trees

Which city is also known as the 'Fruit Garden of Pakistan'?

‫پاکستان کے پھلوں کا باغ کون سا شہر ہے؟‬

A. Quetta

Quetta is at an average elevation of 1,680 metres (5,510 feet)

above sea level, making it Pakistan's only high-altitude major
city. The city is known as the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan" due to
the numerous fruit orchards in and around it and the large variety
of fresh and dried fruits produced there.

Which city is called the "Gateway of Pakistan"?

‫پاکستان کا گیٹ وے کس شہر کو کہا جاتا ہے؟‬

A. Karachi
Karachi Port lies on a strategic point along the 600 miles long coastline
which stretches from the straits of Hormuz to the border with India. It has
an ideal location and well-developed connections with Afghanistan, Central
Asia and Western China and well deserves the sobriquet, gateways to the
region.

Which city is called Door of Pakistan?

A brief introduction of Attock City which is known as. THE DOOR TO PUNJAB.

When Pakistan shifted capital from Karachi to Islamabad?

‫پاکستان کا دارالحکومت کراچی سے اسالم آباد کب منتقل ہوا؟‬

A. 1967

Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967, exactly 20

years after the country's independence. The first capital of Pakistan was the coastal
city of Karachi in Sindh, which was selected by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
 In 1959, President Ayub Khan decided to shift Pakistan’s federal capital
from Karachi — first to Rawalpindi and then to the newly-built city of
Islamabad.

City of Hot Weather is known as?

‫گرم موسم کا شہر کس شہر کو کہا جاتا ہے؟‬

A. Jacobabad

B. Hyderabad

How Many Rivers Are There In Sindh

Four Rivers are there in Sindh

How Many Rivers Are There In Sindh

About 29000 KM of Pakistani land irrigated through the Indus River

1 Indus River
The Indus is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and
Central Asia. The 3,120 km (1,940 mi) river rises in mountain springs northeast of
Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, flows northwest through the disputed region of
Kashmir, bends sharply to the left after the Nanga Parbat massif, and flows south-by-
southwest through Pakistan, before emptying into the Arabian Sea near the port city of
Karachi.

2 Lyari River
Lyari River is a small ephemeral stream that flows through the Pakistani megacity of
Karachi from north east to the centre and drains into the Arabian Sea at the Manora
channel. It is one of the two rivers of Karachi, the other one being Malir River. The river
is about 50 kilometres (30 miles) long. As a seasonal river it carries the collected water
after the rains in the catchment area.
3 Malir River
Malir River is a seasonal river located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It passes through the city of
Karachi from the northeast, through the centre, and drains into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the
two rivers passing through Karachi, the other being the Lyari River. It has two main tributaries,
the Thadho and the Sukhan.

4 Hub River
Hub River is located in Hub District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It starts from the Pab Range in south
eastern Balochistan and continues along the border of Sindh and reaches Hub and then falls
into the Arabian Sea. Hub river emerges from mountains near Zahri village of Jhalawan, and it
flows along the border of Sindh and Lasbela for 60 miles and it ends at the Arabian Sea near
Ras Monzi.

The Ghaggar Hakra River

The Ghaggar-Hakra River is an intermittent river in India and Pakistan that flows only during
the monsoon season. The river is known as Ghaggar before the Ottu barrage at

29.4875°N 74.8925°E, and as Hakra downstream of the barrage in the Thar Desert.[3][4] In pre-
Harappan times the Ghaggar was a tributary of the Sutlej. It is still connected to this
paleochannel of the Sutlej, and possibly the Yamuna, which ended in the Nara River, presently
a delta channel of the Indus River joining the sea via Sir Creek.

Sindh River

The Sindh River, a tributary of the Yamuna River, flows through the Indian states of Madhya
Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Course
The Sindh originates on the Malwa Plateau in Vidisha district, and flows
north-northeast through the districts
of Guna, Ashoknagar, Shivpuri, Datia, Gwalior and Bhind in Madhya Pradesh
to join the Yamuna River in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, just after the
confluence of the Chambal River with the Yamuna River. It has a total length
of 470 kilometres (290 mi), out of which 461 kilometres (286 mi) are in
Madhya Pradesh and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) are in Uttar Pradesh.
Dams in Sindh

Hub Dam
Located on the Hub River is a water reservoir with the name of Hub Dam. This Dam is on the
border of Balochistan and Sindh provinces in Districts of Lasbela and Karachi around 56 Km
away from Karachi. With a gross storage capacity of 85700 acre-feet. However, this made
this Dam the Third largest of Pakistan. In conclusion For Karachi City, this Dam is the main
source for drinking water.

Coastline of Pakistan
Coastline means land connected with sea
Online Baluchistan and Sindh connects
Baluchistan comprise 70 Pc while Sindh 30 Pc
Total coast line is 1046 km of Pakistan
The new length of the coastline of Pakistan is 1058 km

the old length of the coastline is 1046KM

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the coastline of Pakistan is bifurcated into two parts,

Sindh Coast and Makran Coast (Baluchistan)258 km falling in the Sindh province
and 800 km in Balochistan

Katti bandar port is located in which district

‫کٹی بندر بندرگاہ کس ضلع میں واقع ہے؟‬

A. Thatta

Keti Bandar Port is located in Sindh

Katti Bandar port is located in the Thatta district

Keti Bandar small town in Sindh is famous for Fish Harbour

The Keti Bandar Port is a port on the Arabian Sea

The port was built on the remains of the older seaport of Debal where Muhammad
bin Qasim and his army arrived from Iraq.

“Keti Bandar” is famous for:

C) Fish Harbor
Desert / Sindh
From sources across the web

Cholistan Desert

Thar Desert
Thar Desert
Fàsach Gleann Indus
Rann of Kutch

How many deserts are there in Sindh?

The desert region in Sindh covers an area of approximately 68,000 km

and comprises of Thar, Nara and Kohistan.
Thar
The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is an arid region in the north-western
part of the Indian subcontinent that covers an area of 200,000 km 2 (77,000 sq mi) in India and
Pakistan. It is the world's 18th-largest desert, and the world's 9th-largest hot subtropical desert.
What country is the Thar Desert in?
The Thar Desert is located in India and Pakistan. 85% of the Thar is located within
India, while the remaining 15% is located in Pakistan.

Which desert is between India and Pakistan?

The Great Indian Desert, well known as the Thar Desert, is a large and arid region in
the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. Covering about 200,000 km2 in terms
of area it forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. India has about 85%
of the Thar Desert while the rest is in Pakistan.

Which is the largest desert in world?

Largest Desert in the World | HowStuffWorks
Antarctic Polar Desert
Antarctic Polar Desert. Antarctica is the largest continent, as well as the largest desert in the world.
This frigid wasteland dominates the South Pole with a massive surface area of 5.5 million square
miles ( 14.2 million square kilometers).

In which city is the Nara Desert?

Nara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Mirpurkhas District, Sindh, Pakistan. The
Nara desert provides refuge to much wildlife in the Sindh province.

Pakistan hosts five deserts which were historically forests. They include
the Thar Desert in Sindh,
the Cholistan Desert in Bahawalpur (Punjab),
the Thal Desert in Bhakkar (Punjab),

the Kharan Desert in Balochistan,

and the Katpana Desert in Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan).

Rani Bagh, Hyderabad

The Rani Bagh (Sindhi: ‫راڻي باغ‬, lit. 'Queen's Garden'), previously known as Das Garden, is a zoological
garden located in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. The garden was re-christened in honour of Queen
Victoria. It was established as a botanical garden in 1861 by the then Agro-horticultural Society and
later animals were moved
Rani Bagh is the largest recreational facility in the city of Hyderabad, spread over 54 acres (22 ha) of
land,[3][4] divided into four parts. The four parts included Eidgah, the Abbas Bhai Park, zoo and lawns,
children parks, jogging tracks, artificial lake on 50,000-square-feet for boating purposes and parking
area.[2]

Who built Pakka Qila?

Pakko Qillo is a fort in Hyderabad,

Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

Pacco Qillo

Pakka Fort

Type Fortress

Site history

Built 1769

Built by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro

Bakri waro lake is located in khairpur

The official name of Sukkur Barrage is:

Lloyd Barrage

Which is the largest district of Sindh by area?

Tharparkar

What was the old name of Sukkur?

Bakhar
Which is the largest canal of Sindh?

Dadu Canal

Rohri Canal

Nara Canal

Sukkur Barrage has ____ gates.

25

66

The first Sindhi dictionary was prepared by:

Captain Stack

What is the real name of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar?

Shah Muhammad Qasim

Hazrat Usman Marwandi

Which city of Sindh is called “City of Seven Sisters”?

Mirpurkhas

Dadu

Rohri

Provincial national tree of Sindh is:

Mapple tree

Neem tree

Which lake is located between Sindh and Indian State of Gujrat?

Shakoor Lake

Shakoor Lake is situated on the border between India and Pakistan, its area ranges from 300 square
kilometres (120 sq mi) (kutch)

What is the Pakistan claim on Kutch?

In 1968, an international tribunal resolved the larger Great Rann of Kutch border claims of India and
Pakistan, which also covered Sir Creek. In this resolution, India received 90% of its request and Pakistan
received 10%. Elements of dispute remain in Sir Creek with conflicting claims from both sides.
Which land was gifted to China by Pakistan?

Both sides made concessions in the treaty, with Pakistan giving China the area around the Shaksgam
Valley known as the Trans-Karakoram Tract. Following the treaty a series of maps and aerial surveys of
the border area were made and boundary pillars were installed.

Which city is known as “Heart of Sindh”?

Nawabshah

Ibn E Batoota came Sindh in 1333, during the reign of Soomra dynasty.

Alexander,the Great annexed Sindh in 326 BC by defeating Raja Porus near jehlum.

Which city is known as “Paris of Sindh”?

Shakirpur

Who prepared the first map of Sindh?

Ibn-e-Haq

Capital of Sindh before conquest by Muhammad Bin Qasim was?

Thatta

Aror (Rohri)

Haleji lake, Hedaro Lake and Keenjhar Lake are located in:

Thatta

The Gwadar Port of Pakistan is a warm-water, deep-sea port situated at Gwadar in Balochistan

How many rivers flow in Balochistan Province?

A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eight
D. Nine
Answer is = B
How many rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province?
A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eight
D. Nine
Answer is = C
Indus River is also known as
A. Abaseen River
B. Attock River
C. Skardu River
D. All of above
Answer is = D
Name the logest river of Pakistan?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = A
Which is the smallest river of Pakistan?
A. Indus
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = B
Which is the longest river in the sub continent?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Barhamputra
D. Sutlej
Answer is = C
Name the most polluted river of Pakistan?
A. Indus
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = B
Harrapa city is situated on the bank of
A. Indus
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = B
Name the river in Pakistan whose annual flow is twice that of the Nile?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = A
From where the Indus River rises ?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Tibet
D. Sutlej
Answer is = C
Where the Indus River ends?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Arabean sea
D. Sutlej
Answer is = C
Most of the country rivers flow into
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = A
The whole agriculture of Pakistan depends on the water of which river?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. All of above
Answer is = D
The Bari Doab cannal originates from the river
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
Answer is = C
Into which the Kabul River falls?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = A
Name the tributaries of the Indus in the Punjab region
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. All of above
Answer is = D
Which of the following rivers is called “Nile of Pakistan” ?
A. Indus
B. Kabul
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Answer is = A
Panjkora River is located in the province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is =C
Bolan River is located in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = D
Baran River is located in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = B
Dast River is located in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = D
Porali River is located in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = D
Gomal and Kuram rivers are in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = C
Rukshan river flows in the Province of
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = D
Kabul River is located in the Province
A. Punjab
B. Sindh
C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D. Balochistan
Answer is = C
What is the total length of Jehlum River?
A. 725 km
B. 254 km
C. 123 km
D. 785 km
Answer is = A
What is the total length of Ravi River?
A. 715 km
B. 254 km
C. 123 km
D. 785 km
Answer is = A
What is the total length of Indus River?
A. 2900 km
B. 2514 km
C. 1232 km
D. 7854 km
Answer is = A..

Indus River in detail

One of the longest rivers in the world, the Indus has long been a vital feature of the
land now covered by India and Pakistan. The Indus Valley was the site of one of
the world’s earliest civilizations. The hymns of ancient India speak of the river,
which is the source of the country’s name.

The Indus River is about 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) long. It starts high in the
Himalayas in the Tibet region of China. For about 500 miles (800 kilometers) the
Indus flows through some of the world’s tallest mountains. It passes through
northwestern India, the territory of Kashmir, and northern Pakistan. Much of the
river’s water comes from the melting of glaciers and snow in the mountains.
After leaving the mountains the Indus flows onto the plains of Pakistan. In the
region called Punjab, several rivers empty into the Indus and make it much wider.
The Indus empties into the Arabian Sea.

https://pakistanalmanac.com/sindh-topography/
Which desert is located between River Indus and River Jhelum?
Thar
Thal
Cholistan
Kharan
The Thal Desert is a large desert region located in Pakistan, between the Indus River and
the Jhelum River. The Thal Desert covers an area of approximately 15,000 square miles
(39,000 square kilometers) and is situated in the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
provinces of Pakistan. The Thal Desert is a dry, arid region with sparse vegetation and
limited rainfall. It is home to a variety of desert animals, including camels, gazelles, and
sand cats, and it is also an important region for agriculture, with crops such as wheat,
millet, and cotton grown in the area. The Thal Desert has a rich cultural history and is
home to a number of important cities and sites, including the city of Mianwali.

Which desert is located between River Indus and River Jhelum?

Thar
Thal

The Thal Desert is a large desert region located in Pakistan, between the Indus
River and the Jhelum River. The Thal Desert covers an area of approximately
15,000 square miles (39,000 square kilometers) and is situated in the Punjab and
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces of Pakistan. The Thal Desert is a dry, arid region
with sparse vegetation and limited rainfall. It is home to a variety of desert
animals, including camels, gazelles, and sand cats, and it is also an important
region for agriculture, with crops such as wheat, millet, and cotton grown in the
area. The Thal Desert has a rich cultural history and is home to a number of
important cities and sites, including the city of Mianwali.

What is the rank of Thar Desert in the largest deserts of the world?
17th
It is located partly in Rajasthan state, northwestern India, and partly in
Punjab and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern Pakistan. The Thar
Desert covers some 77,000 square miles (200,000 square km) of
territory.
What is the minimum breadth of the Thal desert?
45 miles
20 miles

Thar is the world’s ______ largest subtropical desert.

19th
13th
9th
The Indus river flows to the _____ of Thar desert.
West
Which is a salt marsh to the south of the Thar desert?
Rann of Kutch

What is the maximum breadth of the Thal desert?

60 miles
70 miles
Thal desert is located in which district of Pakistan?
Bhakkar

Thal desert is located in which province?

Punjab

The Thar _____% is in Pakistan.

0.15

Thar desert is ______ largest desert in Asia.

3rd
Thar desert starts from which district of Pakistan in the east?
Tharparkar

Which is the coldest desert of Pakistan?

Katpana desert
Thar desert
Cholistan desert
Thal desert
The Cold Desert, also known as the Katpana Desert or Biama Nakpo, is a high-altitude
desert located near Skardu, Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. The desert contains large sand
dunes that are sometimes covered in snow during winter. Situated at an elevation of 2,226
metres (7,303 ft) above sea level, the Cold Desert is one of the highest deserts in the
world.