Mian Sahib
Mian Sahib
ميان صاحب | ||
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Calling code 0726 | |
Mian Sahib (
The city has long been an educational and art centre: it is renowned for its intact historic personalities many prominent
In 1980, Agha Gulam Nabi pathan founded the Al-Shabaaz Goth Sudhaar Organization, it was the first movement of city. Sindhi Adabi Sangat was established by Ustaad Rahi in 1983 and Mian Sahib is widely famous for its three shrines dedicated to
History
The origins of Mian Sahib are obscure, and historical records accurately detailing its founding are divided into several mythologies. According to some accounts, the city was founded by Saint Mian Taj Muhammad Mahar,[10] who while on a preaching and spreading his mentors teaching expedition, was charmed by the surrounding area, and ordered the construction of the settlement and land cultivation of Mian Sahib, alternatively known "Mian Jo Goth", which was named in his honour. The name "Mian jo Goth", a contracted version of the Mian Taj's name, eventually gained favour, though the older name the "Pat" had been used up until at least the 1820s.[11]
Etymology
Earlier in 20th century, there have been alternative theories proposed on the origin of the name Mian Jo Goth. Several hypotheses have been advanced focusing on its linguistic roots which however remain uncertain. Mian Sahib was previous known by the name of Pat'a ("Dunes of Sand") until the 20th century. The origins of the city's currently identification is unclear. In one legend,
A contemporary writer Faqir Mian Ali Raza descendant of Mian Taj Muhammad mentions in his book the" Manaqib Pat'a Dhani" that the Ancient known name of the city was Mian Jo Goth, "Mian"[a] was the name of tribe that inhabited the region and city.[11]
According to historical records, A Sufi Saint Named Mian Akhond Khair Muhammad Panhyar who was a
In another version of then legend, Mian Jo Goth was known by his villagers who were Mian's.
In 1978
Geography
Topography
Mian Sahib is located in Shikarpur district of Sindh, and covers an area of 7 square kilometres (2.7 sq mi). The nearest major cities are
Cityscape
Social structures in Mian Sahib historic core centre around neighbourhoods, each known as a
Tanwri Mohallah, Panhyar Mohallah, Mahar Mohallah, Soomro Mohallah, Shiekh Mohallah, Channa Mohallah, Anwar Chowk, Taroo Chowk and Karpoo, chowks are the major chowks of City .
Mian Sahib features a Climate
Flood
In 2010, the super flood passed by the village, flood occurred damage to the city's graveyard and road which is linked to sultan kot from Mian Sahib.[16]
Locusts
In 2020, Locust swarms appeared in the region, devoured the farmers crops and caused a huge loss for peasants.
Caused damage to standing crops and green vegetables, including fruits in Mian Sahib.[17]
Demographics
Crime
Crime in Mian Sahib, is concentrated in areas associated with poverty, drug abuse, and gangs. [18][19]
The more affluent neighborhoods of center Mian Sahib are typically safe, especially in areas with concentrations of government operations, such as Main Street, Channa Mohallah, Mahar Mohallah and Punjabi Mohallah, but reports of violent crime increase in poorer neighborhoods generally concentrated in the eastern portion of the city.[20] [21]
In 2022, past five years murders continued on an upward trend, totaling 26, a significant rise from previous lows.[22] In 2012, Mian Sahib's annual murder count had dropped to 2, the lowest total since 2002. Mian Sahib was once described as the "murderless" of the region.[23]
Education
The education system is well developed with primary and elementary schools separate for boys and girls and well managed staff.[24]
- Government Boys High School Mian Sahib [25]
- Government Girls High School Mian Sahib [26][27]
- Government Boys Primary School Mian Sahib
- Government Girls High School Mian Sahib
- Government Urdu School Mian Sahib
- Ever Shine Public School Mian Sahib (Co-education)[28]
- Al-Taj Ocean Middle Public School Mian Sahib (Co-education)[29]
Every year popular activities for instance
Sindhu Magazine
Sindhu Magazine was published in 1932 to 1936 from the village Mian-Jo-Goth. The magazine contained information about past accidents and historical events of Sindh and for the village. The editor of Sindhu Magazine was Boolchand Vasoomal Raajpaal was also born in this village.[30]
Saints Of Mian Sahib
Mian Sahib is home to many sites of seminal religious importance for the three major
- Hazrat Mian Akhond Khair Muhammad Panhyar (r.a)
- Hazart Faqir Mohsan Shah Bukhari(r.a)
Architecture
A number of historically and architecturally significant havelis survive in Mian Sahib. The most significant Haveli of Seths, dates from the Hindu era of the mid-18th century, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of architecture in Mian Sahib. It is the only haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture.
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The Ghari Haveli in Mian Sahib Haveli Of Seths, which is now Primary Boys School.
The
Administration
Mian Sahib is 12 Union Council[33] of tehsil khanpur, Sindh,[34] it has 4 wards [35]
- : Chairman
Mian Abdul Manan Panhyar |
- : Vice-Chairman
Amjad Ali Tanwari
- : District Council Member :
Mian Shazaib Ali Panhyar
Wards
- Ward No. 1 | General Member : Shahdat Ali |Independent
- Ward No. 2 | General Member : Arbello Mangi |Independent
- Ward No. 3 | General Member : Shabir Dio |Pakistan Peoples Party
- Ward No. 4 | General Member : Bashir Ahmed |Pakistan Peoples Party
See also
Neighbors
Notes
References
- ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Mian Sahib, Pakistan".
- ^ "List of Dehs in Sindh" (PDF). Sindh Zameen. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
- ^ Ancient Miān Jō Gõth, philosophy: theory, politics, and Ethics. Sindhu Magazine, 1936.
- ^ Miān-Jo-Gōth, Ancient Village Mian Sahib (2019). A Handbook to Mian Jo Qadeem Goth (1 ed.). Bab-e-Miān: Bright Sindh. p. 23.
- ^ "هند سنڌ جو مشهور شاعر: ۽ شيخ اياز جو استاد کيئلداس "فاني"". SindhSalamat. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- ^ Yar Muhammad Tanwri, M.H Panwhar (1977). Educationist Yar Muhammad Tanwri (1 ed.). Institute of Sindhology, University of Sind, 1977. p. 75.
- ISBN 9789698156039.
- ^ Boolchand Wasoomal Rajpal, Sindhu. "The Sindhu Magizne ماهوار سنڌو (1936". Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ "Uch Monuments". UNESCO Office in Bangkok. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Mystic Saints of Mian Sahib". 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b Sagar Abro, Sufi Faqir Mian Ali Raza (2012). Manaqib Pat'a Dhani, Volume 1 (in Urdu).
- ^ "Munqaib-e-Sultani".
- ^ Pakistan, Official Standard Names Approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names. US-DMA. 1978.
- ^ "Channa Mohallah".
- ^ "Channa Mohallah at OSM".
- ^ "Threat of inundation, 2010". 9 August 2010.
- ^ "Locusts devour crops in Shikarpur". 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Man Kills Aunt For Honour in Mian Sahib". The Nation. July 25, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "Man Kills Aunt For Honour in Mian Sahib". 24newshd. July 25, 2022. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "karo kari in Mian Jo Goth". The Dawn. September 13, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "Father, son killed over land dispute". 2016.
- ^ "District Crime Data at a Glance | mpdc".
- ^ "Robbers in City". 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Schools And Budgets of Mian-Jo-Goth 2011 to 2015" (PDF).
- ^ "Government Boys High School Mian Sahib · 5J2R+HHV, Road, Mian Sahib, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan".
- ^ "Government Girls High school Mian Jo Goth · 5J2R+JC8, near Government Boys High School, Mian Sahib, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan".
- ^ "GGHS-MJG".
- ^ "Ever Shine Public School Mian Sahib · 5J3R+JGQ, Mian Sahib, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan".
- ^ "Al-Taj Ocean Public School (ATOPS) · 5J3R+PX4, Main Bazar, opp. Urdu School, Mian Sahib, Shikarpur, Sindh 78100, Pakistan".
- ^ http://www.pbs.gov.pk/sites/default/files/bwpsr/sindh/SHIKARPUR_BLOCKWISE.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ a b Mian Jo Goth, Red-School. An Old Haveli of Mian Sahib. p. 4.
- ISBN 9781400013128.
- ^ "Shikarpur District UC List".
- ^ "Khanpur, Mian Sahib". Archived from the original on 2006-02-20.
- ^ https://pakvoter.org/wp-content/pdfs/Sindh%20Local%20Government%20Elections%202015%20Results/Shikarpur.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Sindh LG Election results, Mian Abdul Manaan Elected Chairman of UC:12(Mian Sahib)". 26 June 2022.
External links
- Geographic data related to Mian Sahib at OpenStreetMap