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The Talpur Mirs, who ruled Sindh from 1783 to 1843 AD, were known for their strong leadership, cultural contributions, and commitment to enhancing the community. Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur, the founder of the dynasty, helped unite Sindh by defeating the Kalhoras and establishing a dynasty that thrived on social cohesion, art, and literature. Much like the Talpur rulers, who supported the flourishing of Sindhi poetry, architecture, and religious practices, the Talpur Foundation carries

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Timeline

1739

Kalhora Dynasty is weakened by Persian invader Nadir Shah

1750

Talpur family now has monopoly over influence

1783

Mir Fateh Ali Khan Talpur comes to power and distributes the territories

1800

The British defeat The Talpurs at the Battle Of Miani

1818

British gain permission from Mir Fateh Ali to trade

1830

Talpurs are still in rule but British power is growing

1843

The British defeat The Talpurs at the Battle Of Miani

Ruler Profiles

Mir Fateh Ali Khan

The first of the Talpur rulers was Mir Fateh Ali Khan. He had and instrumental role in the changeover of power from the Kalhora dynasty to the Talpurs. An era of political stability and territorial reclamation. In his early life, his father and Grandfather were executed under false claims. This played a crucial role in the later downfall of the Kalhoras. In 1784 after the takeover, Mir Father Ali divided Sindh into four districts to avoid arguments and instability between the brothers.

Mir Ali Murad Talpur

The second Monarch of the Mankani Talpur state of MirpurKhas was Mir Ali Murad Talpur. Also referred to as Adil-i-Jang. In 1806 he established the town of Mirpurkhas and appointed it the capital of his realm. After the British won the Battle of Hyderabad in February 1843 and took control of Hyderabad, his son Mir Sher Muhammad Talpur launched a guerilla campaign against the East India Company in Sindh.

Mir Sher Muhammad Talpur

Last of the Talpur rulers. His reign was tainted by instability between the British East India Company. The British launched an Invasion in Sindh. After they took over Hyderabad, The Talpurs went back to the countryside. His loyal people launched campaigns against the British. as the final Mir of Mirpur Khas, a member of the royal Talpur dynasty's Manikani house. He succeeded in 1829 and remained in power until his loss in the Battle of Hyderabad in 1843. He was the son of Mir Ali Murad Talpur, the founder of Mirpur Khas.

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