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Thatta: Through the sands of time

The Shah Jahan Mosque was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. PHOTO: FURSID

The Shah Jahan Mosque was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. PHOTO: FURSID

The Shah Jahan Mosque was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hill is supposed to be the burial place of some 125,000 local rulers, Sufi saints and others. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hill is supposed to be the burial place of some 125,000 local rulers, Sufi saints and others. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

The Shah Jahan mosque has overall 100 domes. PHOTO: FURSID

The mosque has 100 domes. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Makli Hills is known as one of the largest Necropolises of the world. PHOTO: FURSID

Thatta, the city of silence, offers famous historical sites to explore including Makli and Shah Jahan Mosque.

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Beautiful

Apr 25, 2012 - 10:53AM

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Its amazing.

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shahid sarwar

Apr 25, 2012 - 12:28PM

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The mosque is an emblem of the world-renowned architectural aesthetics of Mughal rule in the Subcontinent.

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