Tomb of Mian Ghulam Kalhoro
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| Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro Shrine | |
|---|---|
 View of tomb and gardens after restoration. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Sindh |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Tomb |
| Year consecrated | 1772 |
| Location | |
| Location | Hyderabad, Sindh |
 Interactive map of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro Shrine | |
| Coordinates | 25°24′51″N 68°21′47″E / 25.41417°N 68.36306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mausoleum |
| Style | Islamic |
| Dome | Missing |
The Tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro is a religious shrine situated in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. It is the burial place of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro[1] who died in 1772 and is believed to be the founder of the city of Hyderabad in Pakistan as well as the second most important figure in Sindh after Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. It is the oldest building in Hyderabad.[2]
The Mausoleum of Kalhoro is 56 ft (17 m) in width and 36 ft (11 m) in height. The shrine is built inside a rectangular shaped fort. The interior of the tomb is a wonderful example of Sindhi art which is decorated with gildings, arc shaped windows and tiles. The arc-shaped windows are filled with terracotta grilles of geometrical patterns.[3]
Upkeep
The walled enclosure of the tomb area has gradually been filled by graves of other people, turning it into a graveyard.[4] Since 2011, its preservation has been placed in charge of the government of the province of Sindh.[3]
The domed roof of the tomb fell in the early 20th century, and was replaced by a flat roof.[2]
