Mir Masum's Minar Explained

Mir Masum Minar, known locally as Masum Shah jo Minaro, is a monument in Sukkur, Pakistan. Built during the Mughal period, it is a high minaret of Mir Masum Shah.

History

The minaret is built of burned bricks. It stands about 34m (112feet) high and stretches 28m (92feet) in circumference at the base. It is surmounted by a dome reached by an internal staircase.^[1] The minaret was started in 1595AD by Mir Muhammad Masum Shah Bakhri and completed by his son, Mir Buzurg in 1618AD.^[2] The monument was built to honor Mir Masum, who was a scholar, poet, calligraphist, historian, and soldier.^{[3] [4] [5]} Mir Masum was born at Sukkur-Bhakkar in 944AH (1537AD). He wrote a history of Sindh called the Tarikh-e-Masumi, compiled in 1009AH (1600AD). His services and qualities impressed Emperor Akbar who awarded him large jagirs in the surrounding areas of Sukkur. In 1606AD, he was bestowed with the title of Amin-ul-Maulk by Emperor Jahangir.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-03-07 . A Sukkur Travel Guide: 20 Spots Of Historical And Cultural Significance Around The City . 2024-02-24 . The Friday Times . en.
2. Book: Mehta, Jaswant Lal . [{{google books|plainurl=y|id=iUk5k5AN54sC|page=24}} Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India ]. 1979 . Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd . 978-81-207-0617-0 . en.
3. Web site: 2023-10-05 . Mir Masum's Minar, Sukkur – Directorate General Of Antiquities, Government Of Sindh . 2024-02-24 . en-US.
4. Web site: 2017-02-06 . No repairs on Minaret of Mir Masoom Shah in the last 20 years . 2024-02-24 . The Express Tribune . en.
5. Web site: The Landmark of Sukkur . 2024-02-24 . BOL News . en-US.
6. Web site: Mir Masum's Minar and Tomb . 2024-02-24 . doam.gov.pk.
7. Book: Committee, Sukkur (Pakistan) Municipal . Souvenir of Sukkur . 1965 . en.