Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur
19-century ruler in Sindh
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Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur (Sindhi: مير سهراب خان ٽالپر) was a Baloch ruler and the founder of the Khairpur State in Sindh.
| Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur مير سهراب خان ٽالپر | |
|---|---|
| Ali Jah Huzur Pur Nur Sarkar Wali-i-Mulk-i-Khudadad Shah-i-Na'azir-i-Sindh Rais-ul-Umara of Upper Sind | |
Portrait of Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur | |
| Mir of Khairpur | |
| Reign | 1783-1830 |
| Coronation | 1783 |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Mir Rustam Ali Khan Talpur |
| Born | 1745 |
| Died | 1830 (aged 85) Faiz Mahal, Khairpur, Sind State |
| Burial | Sohrabani Talpur Rulers Necropolis, Sukkur, Sindh |
| Issue Detail |
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| House | Sohrabani Talpurs of Khairpur |
| Dynasty |  Talpur Dynasty |
| Father | Mir Chakar Khan Talpur |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Talpur Sindh |
Branch | Talpur Army |
| Commands | See list
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Conflicts | See list
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Reign and achievements
Mir Sohrab Khan ruled Khairpur for 27 years.
Mir Sohrab Khan expanded his domain to include Bardaki, Rupah, Chak, Mazar Cha, Muhammad Bagh, Shah Belo, Bukkur, Sehwan and Kalwari. He also captured Umarkot Fort from the Raja of Jodhpur and the Sabzal Kot region from the Nawab of Bahawalpur.