General Hosh Muhammad Sheedi Qambrani or Hoshu Sheedi (

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: هوش محمد شيدي; ur, ) was an

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unit, and also supreme commander of

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's Talpur army led by Mir Sher Muhammad Khan Talpur. Hoshu Sheedi fought against the British forces under Sir

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at the

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, and was killed on March 24, 1843. Hosh Muhammad belonged to the African-descent

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community of Sindh,

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. Before his death in the Battle of Hyderabad, he called out the famous slogan: Hosh Muhammad was respected by the British commanding officer, Sir Charles James Napier, who buried him with full military honours.

Early life

Hosh Muhammad was born in 1801. Before joining the army, he worked at the residence of Talpur rulers.

Mausoleum

The historical mausoleum of Hosho Sheedi Qambrani is in Dubee, a small village approximately 10 kilometers from

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. It was built to pay tribute to the war martyrs and was declared a heritage site. The building currently needs maintenance and restoration. It is a historical place of Sindh which is neglected by the government and community.

References

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Hosh Muhammad Sheedi Flyover, Qasimabad, Hyderabad, SindhSindh Sheedi Samaji Welfare Sangat
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