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Adam Khan Mari tomb is situated 5km from Khipro in District Sanghar. Itis a domed structure and belongs to Adam Khan Mari. Raees Adam Khan Mari was the founder of Tando Adam city, he died in 1766 A.D./1211 H.

The mausoleum stands alone and there no other tomb or grave besides it. This tomb was built in 1766 A.D. and has roughly the same architectural features and decoration as those of the Talpur tombs in Hyderabad. Adam Khan Mari, his grandfather Bahaar Khan Mari and father Qaim Khan Mari (martyred in Halani battle in1782) are also buried in the tomb.

Basically Adam Khan Mari lived in the village of Manthar Faqir Rajar in Khani Rajar near Khipro. It is written about Adam Khan Mari's death that, he was killed by his tribe's people at Shah Baig Mari village. Adam Khan Mari had no child, consequently after his martyrdom, Kamal Khan spearheaded the family. Kamal Khan's descendants are at present living in Tando Masti Khan and Tando Adam. Architecture of tomb resembles Kalhora period tomb architecture. Site management: Private property, presently looked after by Abdul Hussain Mari.

[Source: CDC - EFT]

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