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Akbar Birth Place, Umerkot

Akber the Great (son of Humayun and his Consort Hamida Bano) who was destined to become the most illustrious monarch of his time was born at this place on 23 November 1542 AD. It was the time when Humayun after being routed by Sher Khan (Afghan Governor of Bihar) took refuge at this place along with Hamida Bano seven horsemen and a handful of flower. The fugitive uncrowned king celebrate auspicious occasions by distribution mushk among his faithful companion with these proud words “one day the fame of this new born baby would spread all over the world like the fragrance of this mushk.”

Location: 1.5 kilometers north of Umerkot fort.



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