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The site of Mangrian-Jo-Daro is divided in two parts, Mound I (north-west) and mound II (south-east). The dimensions of mound I are 299 meters in length, 203 meters in breadth and 7 meters high from the surrounding plains, whereas mound II is 269 meters in length, 205 meters in breath and about 5 meters high from the surrounding area.

Cultural material comprises of plain and painted pottery which included painted glazed pottery, black ware, black on red painted ware and incised pottery, almost similar type and design of pottery has been found from quite a number of sites of Badin and Tando Mohammed Khan district. Terracotta objects included a humble bubble, handle, Animal figurine, Terracotta grinder for separating husk, Terracotta ball, iron nails, shells, sand stone, stone grinder etc. It clearly belonged to the Islamic period. The cultural material is similar to the site of Kot Bambhan in Tando Mohammed Khan district, which is a multi-period site with evidence of Soomra and Mughal period. There are some structural evidence of a burnt brick wall on both the mounds and there is a carved stone grave with the name of Haji Muhammad Khati (1180 A.H) laid on the western side of mound II at Mangrian-Jo-Daro.

PERIOD: Islamic (12th to 18th century AD). ACCESSIBILITY: The site can beaccessed from Badin-Golarchi road and is approximately 12 kms south-east of KarioGanhwar, TalukaGolarchi, District Badin. Surveyed by CDC-EFT - March 14th and May 10th, 2018.

[Source: CDC-EFT]

The mound of Mangrios is situated about 16 kms off in the south east of Karrio Ganhwar, in Deh Shaikhano, UC Taraee. The ruins spread over 30 acres and the structures of an ancient mosque with brick masonry are still visible.

The sprawling graveyard also contains few carved stone graves, one such grave bears the inscription as Akram son of Muhammad Malook, Zilqaad 1180 A.H, while an other adjoining grave bears Kalmia Tayab. Rich deposits of pottery shreds also spread all over the site. Like other sites, this historical place has also been the subject of mal treatment by the concerned departments. Due to the negligence of the concerned agencies most of the land of this site has been encroached by the local zamindars who have carried out agricultural activity in its jurisdiction.

[Source (Text): Badin: History Unfolds by Momin Bullo]

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