The Paris of Sindh

Shahi Bagh Shikarpur Sindh, where architectural and historic significances meet together.

Shikarpur was not only a city of merchants and hunters, but this place also has some beautiful worth-visiting historical places. Shikarpur Shahi bag, a garden filled with majestic flowers. Once, Shahi Bagh used to have a zoo with wild animals including wolves, bears, and lions. That pretty wooden pavilion in the picture was proposed by Preston Phel and constructed by Williams Merewether in 1871.

If we look at our previous record in academics, elders remind us that Shikarpur was the only city not lacking any educational institutes. It was actually one of the first cities to have an intermediate college C&S college established by two intellectuals Sital Das and Chella Singh in 1927 when Sindh belonged to Bombay.

The first step towards solving the problem is to recognize that there is one rather than ignoring the issues and praising the past of this city. It’s been four hundred years since the declaration of this and it has continued to evolve since then. It has been attacked several times and even after so many rulers to it, the city didn’t fall but glowed differently in every era.

The problem began after industrialization and the partition when few great Hindu merchants migrated to India and the new administration didn’t seem to be effective but even after a few decades, the city was worth living and citizens kept it alive.

Destruction Of Shikarpur Sindh

The city was destructed when our education institutes kept following the traditional style of teaching and it did not evolve or reformed with the rest of the world and people still learned the way people used to learn in the pre-industrial era which led most of the people unemployed and exploited by their corrupt leader. Then, this city had a downfall from being a financial capital to a criminal hub.

A wise man once said that people without the knowledge of their past history, culture, and origin are like a tree without roots. As it’s never too late, we, as a young generation and the future of the city should look at our great past and learn from it. We can learn to protect it by establishing technical educational institutes that would allow students to follow their passion rather than studying STEM only fields. We need to know about the game of politics where rulers exploit us.

Refining the education system will not only create better leaders, but it will reform the economic system too. Students, instead of looking for jobs will create jobs by starting their own firms to bring back the industries which were demolished before and citizens themselves will bring back the life of this city. Shikarpur Sindh, rather being a Paris, can be a city of its own identity with unique heritage and culture. People can look back at their past and can set objectives to make their city alive again.

Writer: Muhammad Sufiyan

Shikarpur Sindh, Pakistan a 400-year-old city recognized for its rich traditions and history is now merely a place turning into old concrete ruins. It’s a place formerly known across Asia for its trade and civilization but now barely knows tricks of the trade. People here have lived happily, visited sites, and loved to hunt, is now a place where people struggle to death and hardly keep their kitchens going.

A city ( shikarpur Sindh ) once known as Paris of Sindh is destroyed by no one but some inherently selfish beings who rolled the ball of corruption in snow.

To understand the context better, let’s have a glimpse of its history. As the name itself suggests, “Shikar” translates into hunting and “Pur” which means place, two different words driven from Shikargah which means a hunting place mainly used by the rulers Talpur Mirs.


Shikarpur Sindh once had an ancient civilization, culture, trade, and commerce. it has also remained the financial capital of Central and South Asia. During the 17th century, this one of a gem city in Sindh became a home of manufactures such as jewelry, cultural clothes and antique embroidery in the dhak bazaar, a covered market because of the flaming hot summers. This market too was once famous across Turkestan and Asia.

Shahi Bagh is a historic garden and park located in Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan. It is known for its beautiful landscaping, historical significance, and architectural features.

The garden is believed to have been founded in the early 19th century by the local rulers of Shikarpur, the Talpur Mirs. It was originally a private garden and was used as a recreational area by the royal family. Today, Shahi Bagh is open to the public and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Shahi Bagh is known for its beautiful landscaping, which includes a variety of trees, plants, and flowers. The garden is also home to a number of architectural and historic landmarks, including:

The Talpur Palace: This historic palace was built in the 19th century and is a fine example of Sindhi architecture. It is now used as a museum and is open to the public.


The Shahi Bagh Mosque: This mosque was built in the 19th century and is known for its beautiful architectural style. It is still used as a place of worship today.


The Mughal Garden: This garden is a replica of a traditional Mughal garden and is known for its beautiful fountains and water features.

In addition to its architectural and historical significance, Shahi Bagh is also a popular spot for relaxation and recreation. It is a great place to take a stroll, enjoy the scenery, and have a picnic.