In around 1595, he led Akbar's army in a battle against the Panni Afghans[2] stronghold of Sibi in northwest Quetta, resulting in Baluchistan being annexed into the Mughal empire.
[4] The minaret of Ali Abuzar is the most conspicuous structure of Sukkur town, dating back to 1607 during the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent.
Masum Shah was the governor of Mughal Emperor Akbar who appointed him as the Nawab of Sukkur.
The courtyard around the minaret is the cemetery where Mir Mausum Shah and his family members are buried.
The minaret and its surroundings are still under power of Masumi Family even though Government of Pakistan has taken the management control of this historical site.