Monday, August 31, 2015

The province of Sindh in Pakistan is culturally a very rich land which has tremendous historical background. Sindh has numerous amazing features which highlight the glory of the excellent Sindhi civilization and it is generally known as Indus civilization. Khairpur District is positioned in the northern portion of the province of Sindh. This area was recognized as Khairpur State before the partition of India in 1947 and it  was ruled by Talpur Mirs (ameers) of the Talpur dynasty from 1783 to 1955.


Faiz Palace of Khairpur, Sindh ( Pakistan )

Following the independence, this princely state opted to join Pakistan. Several architectures were constructed for the duration of the Talpur reign, nonetheless the most well-known of all the monuments that have been built during that era is the Faiz Mahal ( Palace ). Faiz Palace of Khairpur was constructed in 1798 as the palace of the Talpur loved ones by the Khairpur Mirs. Presently, Faiz Palace which is a magnificent structure of the Indus Valley and is a symbol of the Talpur glory is gradually deteriorating. The Government of Pakistan has presented the descendants of the Mirs of Talpur to take the custody of this monument for its correct conservation but they have rejected this proposal.


Faiz Mahal of Talpurs ( Interior ) . Image : Mashooque Ali Bhatti

Faiz Mahal ( Palace ) of Khairpur, Sindh demands due focus for its repairing and rehabilitation. Faiz Palace reminds us the wonderful history of the then State of Khairpur and the bravery of the Talpur clan.

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