Friday 16 December 2011

Sindh Bhambore

In our History books, Bhanbore is referred as Dabul, where Mohd. Bin Qasim, a 17 year old Arab General, landed to free Arab traders who were being held hostage at the small fort on this sight. The city was attacked using a device called "Manjaneek", a catapult that threw large stones. This is also considered a milestone when Islam first entered the Subcontinent. 

The site boasts a small museum (worth seeing) housing various artifacts dug out, and a nice replica of the battle that was fought eons ago. The ancient fort ruins are situated on a small hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea/Creek. 

On National highway, past Dhabejji, a fading sign on the right side will direct you toward this site.