Shikarpur, city and the capital of Shikarpur District in Sindh province of Pakistan
Shikarpur is a city in Sindh province that began as a hunting ground and became a trading center over time. It lies west of the Indus River and has a railway station that connects it to many major cities across Pakistan.
The city was founded in the late 1600s and became important under Kalhora rulers as a financial center. It grew into a major trading hub for goods moving between Central and South Asia.
The name Shikarpur comes from its past as a hunting ground, and this heritage remains visible in how locals speak about their city today. Sindhi is the main language here, and traditional crafts like Ajrak cloth and Ralli quilts are still made and sold in the markets.
You can reach Shikarpur by plane through Sukkur airport and then travel into the city by taxi or bus. Within the city, rickshaws and local vehicles are the best way to get around and explore the markets and sites.
Shikarpur is often called the 'Paris of Sindh' because of its old buildings and special streets that resemble European architecture. The large covered market called Dhak Bazaar was once a major trading junction between Central and South Asia.
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