A view of youngsters bathing and swimming in the Rawal Dam spillway water APP15-070924ISLAMABADAPP16-070924ISLAMABAD Previous Post Balochistan govt to take all parties on board for addressing challenges Next Post A laborer busy in construction work of Historic legacy of Seven Sisters Graveyard (Satin Jo Asthan Graveyard) Wall, dating back to the Mughal era during the reign of Abul-Qasim Namkin, the esteemed Ameer of Sukkur. In the early 11th Hijra, he arrived in Bakhr, where Mughal King Akbar granted him Jageer. A connoisseur of literature and art, Abul- Qasim Namkin later transformed the hill into a family cemetery, embellishing it with four minarets and corners. Before becoming a graveyard, this location hosted gatherings, meetings and events aptly named “Safae Safa.” Referenced in the book “History of Sukkur” by Sindh’s renowned historian Rahmidad Molai Shidai, the first grave of Abul-Qasim Namkin was established in 1018 Hijra. The architectural style of the tombs reflects Mughal and Tarkhan influences, adorned with intricate engravings. Legend has it that this site holds stories of seven women seeking refuge from tyrants. Upon reaching this sacred place, they found sanctuary in the mountain, disappearing into its depths. Although lacking historical references, some believe it to be the dwelling of seven elders or elderly women. Today, it stands as a captivating historical site nestled between Sukkur and Rohri at Left Bank of Indus River. Constructed on the mountain in the 17th Hijra, from 1018 AH to 1070 AH (equivalent to 1609 AD to 1659 AD), these tombs showcase small minarets and platforms attached to the hill, with covered floors. Predominantly belonging to the family of Mir Abul-Qasim Namkin, other hills nearby also house graves of notable personalities from that era
