Mir Masum's Minar

Built during the Mughal period, it is a high minaret of Mir Masum Shah.

[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 944 AH (1537 AD).

He wrote a history of Sindh called the Tarikh-e-Masumi, compiled in 1009 AH (1600 AD).

His services and qualities impressed Emperor Akbar who awarded him large jagirs in the surrounding areas of Sukkur.