What is Umerkot famous for?
Umerkot Fort
Umerkot is located in the East of Sindh, about 60 km from the Indian border. It is famous for the Umerkot Fort that dates back to the 11th century. Mughal emperor Akbar was born at the Fort in 1542, after the Hindu Raja Rana Parasad gave refuge to his father Humayun, who was fleeing the armies of Sher Shah Suri.
Who built umerkot fort?
Rana Amar Singh
Amarkot fort was built by Rana Amar Singh in 11th century. It remained under control of Hindu Rajput dynasty known as the Ranas of Umerkot, but later was taken over by the Pakistani Government after the formation of Pakistan.
Who is DC of Umerkot?
Tahir Ali Memon
Tahir Ali Memon, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-18), Additional Commissioner-Il, Hyderabad is transferred and posted as Collector / Deputy Commissioner, Umerkot.”
Which region were made a part of Pakistan?
It comprised the provinces of Balochistan, East Bengal, the North-West Frontier Province, West Punjab, and Sindh.
How many princely states does Pakistan have?
500 princely states
Non-salute states Since the total of salute states was 117 and there were more than 500 princely states, most rulers were not entitled to any gun salute.
What is the postal code of Umerkot?
Umar Kot
| Umar Kot POSTAL / ZIP CODE INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Umar Kot Postal Code | 69100 |
| Area Name | Umar Kot |
| Post Office Name | General Post Office |
| Umar Kot Post Office Type | Main GPO |
How many union councils are there in Umerkot?
عمرکوٹ ضلع کی یونین کونسلز کا مکمل ریکارڈ
| District Council Umerkot (Total UC = 42)LG Election Held On 10 November 2015 | عمرکوٹ ضلع کی یونین کونسلز |
|---|---|
| UC No. 4 | Koonjeli / Talho Jonejo |
| UC No. 5 | Kharoro Syed |
| UC No. 6 | Syed Haji Mian Shah / Ahori Farm |
| UC No. 7 | Khejrari / Haidre Farm |
What is the Hindu population in Pakistan?
Pakistan has nearly 4 million Hindus, comprising 1.9% of its total population. Hinduism is Pakistan’s second-largest religion behind Islam.
What is the exact location of Umerkot?
/ 25.36306°N 69.74250°E / 25.36306; 69.74250 Umerkot ( Urdu: عمركوٹ; Dhatki and Sindhi: عمرڪوٽ) formerly known as Amarkot, is a city in Umerkot District in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
Where do Sodha Rajput live in Umerkot?
Hindu Sodha Rajputs live in large numbers in Rana Jagir (farmlands), 13km from the city. Their current chieftain and MPA Rana Hamir Singh is said to be the 26th Rana of Dhat. Umerkot’s economy revolves around agriculture.
How big is Umerkot’s irrigation system?
At its peak, the province’s acreage was 266,964ha in 2010 and its acreage in Umerkot that year was 15,040ha. But for the last three years, it has varied between 2,400ha to 2,900ha. In terms of irrigation water, Sukkur barrage’s left bank is 220 miles long. The Nara canal feeds Umerkot with a designed discharge of 13,602 cusecs.
Who is the founder of Umerkot?
Umar Soomro, a Sindh’s Sumra dynasty king who ruled the region between 1050-1350, founded Umerkot and built the fort. Umerkot connects Pakistan with India through a rail link at Khokhrapar-Munabao zero point, though the service remains suspended for the time being.