This is the first episode of our series “The Hidden Pakistan“. This time, we covered Ghotki (Sindh) and brought its specialties to you. Second episode is about the city Rahim Yar Khan (Punjab) & covered all the renowned places and things in the city of Pakistan. Do help us to explore more & more ?
History
General Raja Ibn Selaj Birhman(relative of Raja Dahir) was the founder of this city. He left it afterwards but when in 712 A.D Muhammad Bin Qasim defeated Raja Dahir. Than Ghot Ibn Samed Ibn Patel a Hindu born to a son of Raja Dahar was settled here. Raja Accepted Islam and married a Muslim women named Emna and gave birth to a baby boy Tameer.
From whom the Ghota tribe came into being. Arabs awarded many lands to Ghotas.
And named this village as “Dharwali” to honour their grandfather.
Subsequently as the Ghotas have made efforts economically and culturally. In the meantime the name of this village was changed from Dharwali to Loh-e-Saheban. Named after a Saint who came from Bhaghdad whose name was Syed Mubarak Shah Jillani Baghdadi.
And when in 1847, British have conquered the whole state. than they awarded huge blocks of irrigated, fertile land to the Ghotta tribal chieftains.
In return of their loyalty to the British. later, earlier the town’s name changed into Ghotki (of Ghottas) from Loh-e-Saheban.
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
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Places to Visit in Ghotki, Pakistan
FFC/Engro Fertilizer
They have beautiful Officer Colonies and clubs. Where everyone can enjoy evenings and tasty meal course too.
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Moomall ji Marri (Historical Heritage)
Iranian King Dara-II reconstructed the Mathelo partially.
Mathelo fortress was reconstructed in 650 A.D. in the days of Rai Dynasty. During the days of Soomras (from 1051 to 1351 A.D. this family ruled Sindh) Raja Nand Gujar Rajput ruled the northern Sindh, Whose capital was Mathelo.
A legendary myth and love story of Moomall and Rano is associated with the site. which gives an insight into the regions rich history.
This place is having 5 acres of land and consists of a museum, library, art gallery, auditorium and a handicraft Center for women.
Safari Park
Ghotki desert (Thar)
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Specialty of Ghotki.
They are just like tiny milky mouthwatering pyramids. The best perra in Ghotki are available at old bus stand main city ghotki.
furthermore, the other specialty of Ghotki is its Chai, every main market, colony, and main highway side has places and small hotels. which provides the best tea in the whole zone.
Tea with perra will kill your taste buds. believe me!
Industrial City (2nd most Tax Payer City in Pakistan)
Not just FFC and Engro but ghotki has many of other small and large industries which are equally important.
If we count them in numbers than it will be like: Sugar Mills (03), Gas Fields (02), Rice Mills (28), Flour Mills (15), Ice Factories (10), Oils Mills (20), Stabilizer and UPS making (03), Handicrafts, Candle Making and Spice Factories and counting.
for that reason Ghotki is the 2nd largest tax payer city of Pakistan.
Sufis And Saints
Ghotki is also a town of Sufis and Saints. Sufis like Peer Baghdadi Shah in Adilpur, Naray Sayeen in main city area and Peer Qasim Shah in Rehmowali ghotki. they have done a lot of teachings and with their teachings they have also spread Islam in their time.
Jameya Mosque of Ghotki is one of oldest mosque of Sindh. there are some stories of Shahbaz Qalander affiliated with that mosque too.
Ghotki is the city of Saints. come here, have prayers and than eat perra with tea.
Cadet College Ghotki
