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Hyderabad, Sindh

Hyderabad is a city on the Indus in Sindh, Pakistan. The Kalhora ruler Ghulam Shah founded it in 1768 on the site of an older fortified town, and it became the capital of the Talpur mirs of Sindh. The British defeated the Talpurs nearby at Miani in 1843. It is now the second city of Sindh.

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Kingdom of Mysore (1399-1799)Decline Hyderabad StateFoundation, Socioeconomy, Military, Governance, Impact, Summary British RajGovernance

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Kalhora dynasty Hyderabad State Talpur dynasty Qu'aiti Sultanate

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hyderabad, Sindh. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hyderabad-sindh
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