Thatta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Sindh, Pakistan
About Thatta
Some believe Thatta is the same port city which was situated once on the Indus River during Indian campaign of Alexander the Great. About four centuries ago, Thatta was a famous center of learning, arts and commerce and the capital city of three dynasties: Samma (1335 AD-1520 AD), Arghun (1520 AD-1555 AD) and Tarkhan Dynasty (1554 AD - 1591 AD). The city was later ruled by the Mughal emperors of Delhi from 1592 to 1739. Thatta was a prosperous and flourishing city in those days and the city was an important commercial and cultural centre. Thatta's importance started to decline when Sindh was given up to Nader Shah, the ruler of Iran (1736–1747), and after the capital was moved to Hyderabad in 1768, Thatta fell into neglect. But the three dynasties and the Mughals left their mark in the ci
Top Attractions in Thatta
Explore the best things to see and do in Thatta:
- ★Kalan Kot Fort
- ★Makli Hill
- ★Shah Jahan Mosque
Where to Stay in Thatta
- 🏨Archaeological Rest-house
- 🏨Darbar Hotel
- 🏨Jehanzaib Hotel
Thatta Travel Guide Sections
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