Tomb of Pir Sarhandi: A Rare type of Architecture in Matiari District, Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of the research is to document this information in systematic and scientific pattern. Previously no any archaeologists study in this tomb. Researcher selects this tomb decided to archaeological record. Sindh is the second largest province of Pakistan which is fertile and rich in cultural heritage both tangible and intangible in which Cultural archaeological sites and architectural remains as old shrines, mosques temples forts palaces and necropolises grave yards as Makli, Sonda in Thatta,Choukundi in Karachi. Sindh is called the land of saints and religious sect. There are shrines of Sufis as Lal Shahbaz Qalander (Dadu), Shah Abdul latif Bhitai (Matiari) and the Sachal Sarmast (Khairpur). The tomb of Pir Sarhandi is one of them it is located north of the Matiari city just left side of the present motorway. For this research, both quantitative and qualitative research are used and also focus the idea / thought are used for the construction the tomb and try to decipher the Arabic and Persian inscription depicted inside the panel form on the four sided walls and the proper conservation work if there is required. The tomb is totally different in their architecture style as reported in the district. The style of architecture its design, form are same as Seraiki style of architecture of Multan in its plan Inside decorated floral motifs painted panels with Quranic inscription and Persian poetry are also depicted. This research provides the fresh data for the youth for further research in the field.