Mirpur Khas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mirpur Khas
ميرپورخاص
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The tomb of Mirpurkhas' nobility at Chitorri
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 Mirpur Khas
Location in Sindh
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Sindh |
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| • Type | Municipal Committee |
| Population | |
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612,520 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Calling code | 0233 |
| Number of towns | 5 |
Mirpur Khas (Sindhi and Urdu: میرپور خاص), is a city in the province of Sindh in Pakistan. It is the fourth largest city in the province with an estimated population of 124,371 (1981). It is the capital of Mirpur Khas District.
Its soil is fertile and the city is known for its horticulture produce and farming, of which the most celebrated is the mango cultivation with hundreds of varieties of mangoes produced each year.
Images for kids
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Buddha statue made of terracotta dating back to the 5th century CE. The statue was found in Mirpur Khas and is on display in India.
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The 18th century Chitorri graves were built for the rulers of Mirpur Khas.
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The Talpur Princes of Mirpurkhas: Third from the left is Mir Ali Murad Talpur II, the great grandson of Mir Ali Murad Talpur, the founder of Mirpur Khas.
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Jama Masjid
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The city's Shiva temple
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Mirpur Khas is famous for Sindhri mango
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Mirpur Khas Railway Station.
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See also
In Spanish: Mirpur Khas para niños
