A Research Study of History of Sukkur by Rashdi Brothers

Abstract

The historical city of Sukkur is important for its geographical location, economic activities, the fertility of its agricultural lands, and its presence on the bank of River Indus. The city not only attracts hundreds of tourists, but it is also famous for its importance in the history of Sindh. Even a layman knows the historical relics and tourist resorts like Sadh Belo (Sadh Forest), Bakhar fort (Bakhar jo Qillo), tower of Mir Masoom (Mir Ma’sum jo munaro), and abode of sattis (Sattian jo Aastan) Lansdowne bridge, and Sukkur barrage situated in Sukkur. However, the city’s gateways and relics bear testimony to centuries old ancient history of Sindh. These relics waited for the centuries for the experts to do research on them and to explore their secrets. In 1920, two extremely intelligent intellectual brothers Pir Hussamuddin Rashdi and Pir Ali Muhammad Rashdi came from Larkana to Sukkur to begin their journalist career. During their stay at Sukkur, both brothers, because of their deep study, perceived the importance of the relics. Resultantly they began their research by reading and noting down epitaphs inscribed on the relics, and meeting with the elders of the city for gaining knowledge about the history of those relics. Later on, they got this information published in the form of articles. These articles were initially published in different newspapers and magazines but later on, the articles were compiled and published in the book form. In this article, all the efforts of the Rashdi brothers on this count have been presented.