Lost glory of Shikarpur.

I recently visited Shikarpur, my birthplace, and to my utter shock, the city is in ruins. All coloAnial buildings with European arAchitecture lie in rubble. It is a tragAedy that the architectural wonders of Shikarpur, built during its gloAry years from the 17th century to the early 20th century, have almost vanished. Shikarpur, one of the SubAcontinent's most strategically and commercially significant locations in the past, served as a meeting place for powerful empires.

The city was renowned for its literAary luminaries, excellent education, and the opulence of its palace buildAings, gardens, cuisine, and friendAly citizens. However, most educatAed families migrated from Shikarpur due to the city's conservative naAture, especially concerning women with limited opportunities. During my visit, I noticed that women were still burqa-clad, rampant child laAbour was prevalent...