General Hosh Muhammad Sheedi Qambrani or Hoshu Sheedi () was an Askari unit, and also supreme commander of Sindh's Talpur Dynasty army led by Mir Sher Muhammad Khan Talpur. Hoshu Sheedi fought at the Battle of Hyderabad against the British Empire forces under Sir Charles James Napier, and was killed during battle on 24 March 1843. Before his death in the Battle of Hyderabad, he called out the famous slogan:
Hosh Muhammad was respected by the British Empire commanding officer, Sir Charles James Napier, who buried him with full military honours.
Early life
Hosh Muhammad was born in 1801 to the
Siddi in Hyderabad, Sindh, which was then more or less under the control of the
Durrani Empire. Before joining the army, he worked at the residence of the local
Talpur Dynasty rulers of
Sindh.
Mausoleum
The historical mausoleum of Hosho Sheedi Qambrani is in Dubee, a small village approximately 10 kilometers from Hyderabad. It was built to pay tribute to the war martyrs and was declared a heritage site. The building currently needs maintenance and restoration. It is a historical place of Sindh which is neglected by the government and community.
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