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It was the earliest settlement of Samma tribe, and was the capital of Samma Jams before they moved to Thatta, which lies three miles north-west of the latter, on a high ground. Of it a report of the Archaeological Survey of tweenteenth century says that "it is now represented by a small hamlet of a few houses clustered upon a mound, with the indispensable Pir's tomb. There is very little of antiquity to be seen above ground save the indications of the foundation of a tomb of a Pir.

Due to change in the course of the Indus in mid fifteenth century, the Samma community settled in the Makli region benefited by the augmented quantity of perennial waters. Their first important settlement, became known after their community is name as Samui and which also became the initial center of their feudal power, stood on the left bank (southern side) of the westerly branch (to the north of the northernmost section of the Makli hill). Their fertile lands then extended westward of the Makli hill and since then the area came to be called "Sammaki" (of the Sammas) till this day.

[Source: Text: Thatta A Historical Reflection by District Government Thatta | Photographs and Coordinates: EFT]

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