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Mithadar ( ur, میٹھادر ) is one of the neighbourhoods of
Saddar Town Saddar Town ( sd, صدر ٽائون; ur, ), lies in the central part of the city that formed much of the historic colonial core of Karachi. Saddar Town was formed in 2001 as part of The Local Government Ordinance 2001, and was subdivided into ...
in
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, and comprises the oldest part of Karachi that was once encircled by a wall. Mithadar and the adjacent community of
Kharadar Kharadar ( ur, کھارادر ) is a neighbourhood in District South of Karachi, Pakistan. Kharadar and the adjacent communities of Mithadar and Jodia Bazaar together form what is regarded as the original core of Karachi. Etymology ''Kharadar' ...
together form what is regarded as the original core of Karachi.


Etymology

'Mithadar' literally means ''Sweet Gate'' in both Sindhi and
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
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Lyari River Lyari River ( ur, ) is a small ephemeral stream that flows through the Pakistani megacity of Karachi from north east to the center and drains into the Arabian Sea at the Manora channel. It is one of the two rivers of Karachi, the other one bein ...
).


Location

The neighborhood is bordered by
Kharadar Kharadar ( ur, کھارادر ) is a neighbourhood in District South of Karachi, Pakistan. Kharadar and the adjacent communities of Mithadar and Jodia Bazaar together form what is regarded as the original core of Karachi. Etymology ''Kharadar' ...
,
Jodia Bazar Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former c ...
, and
Lyari Town Lyari Town ( sd, لیاری ٽاؤن , ur, ) is named after the historic locality of Lyari. Lyari Town was the smallest borough (called "town" in Karachi) by area, but also the most densely populated one. Lyari Town was formed in 2001 as par ...
across Embankment Road. The area also at one time was on the banks of the
Lyari River Lyari River ( ur, ) is a small ephemeral stream that flows through the Pakistani megacity of Karachi from north east to the center and drains into the Arabian Sea at the Manora channel. It is one of the two rivers of Karachi, the other one bein ...
, until it shifted course in the 19th century. The combined area of Mithadar and Kharadar is approximately 35 square kilometers.


History

'Mithadar' literally means ''Sweet Gate'' in both Sindhi and
Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
''
Kharadar Kharadar ( ur, کھارادر ) is a neighbourhood in District South of Karachi, Pakistan. Kharadar and the adjacent communities of Mithadar and Jodia Bazaar together form what is regarded as the original core of Karachi. Etymology ''Kharadar' ...
. Both gates were built in 1729, and were torn down in 1860 after the British conquered Sindh 13 years earlier. Together with the adjoining community of Kharadar, it forms what is regarded as the original core of Karachi, when the city was known as "Kalachi Jo Goath."


Economy

Mithadar was once the epicenter of Karachi's business community before the arrival of the British prompted businessmen to migrate directly east and south to the areas of Saddar, Cantonment, and Bolton Markets. The area is known for its many textile markets that are located in Mithader and the adjoining communities of Kharadar and Bolton Markets. The area was once home to a thriving Hindu business community prior to the
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of Pakistan. Up until independence, the area was a Hindu majority area - a legacy which is still reflected in major street names such as
Chandan Mukhi Lane Chandan may refer to: * ''Chandan,'' is a surname used by Hindus in India * ''Chandan'', Sanskrit name for Indian sandalwood (''Santalum album'') * ''Chandan'' (film), a 1958 film * Chandan Yatra, an Indian festival Given name * Chandan, son of P ...
, and Vishramdas Sukhramdas Street. At the eastern end of the neighborhood begins
Rampart Row Rampart may refer to: * Rampart (fortification), a defensive wall or bank around a castle, fort or settlement Rampart may also refer to: * "O'er the Ramparts We Watched" is a key line from "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of the U ...
, where elaborate examples of 20th century Sikh and Hindu architecture can still be found. The area is still home to the Devi Mata and Bhagnari Shiv Temples.


See also

*
Saddar Town Saddar Town ( sd, صدر ٽائون; ur, ), lies in the central part of the city that formed much of the historic colonial core of Karachi. Saddar Town was formed in 2001 as part of The Local Government Ordinance 2001, and was subdivided into ...


References


External links


Karachi Website

Saddar Town
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