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Revision as of 08:30, 6 November 2006 by 137.101.29.34 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Sumra dynasty, (also written Soomra dynasty or Soomro Dynasty) was established by Sumra Hindu rajput tribe of Sindh, Pakistan.
The Sumra ruled Sindh from 1026-1351 AD. The dynasty had both Arab and local Sindhi heritage. The early Sumra rulers were Fatimid Shia Ismailis who owed allegiance to Fatmid Khalifas of Cairo. They sent them tribute and read their names in the Friday Khutba in mosques. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni a Orthodox Sunni Muslim in his campaign to defeat heterodox Shia Ismaili sect conquered the Sumra capital of Mansura. The Sumra shifted their capital to Tharri, nealy 14 km eastwards of Matli on the Puran. Puran was later abandoned due to changes in the course of Puran river. Then Thatta was the capital from about 95 years until the end of their rule in 1351 AD. The Sumra was defeated by the Samma Dynasty, Jams of Lasbela or currently known as the Alianis. Today the Soomro clan survive in some parts Sindh and Southern Punjab. Haji Moula Bakhsh Soomro of Shikarpur was the Chief/Sardar of Soomro Clan during 70's. He was a member of Pakistan National Assembly. After his death, there is not any recogniezed sardar. However, promiment Soomro figures are Illahi Bakhsh son of Haji Moula Bakhsh, he had been a member of parliament and speaker of National Assembly; and Mohammad Mian, chairman of Pakistan Senate, who is grandson of Haji Moula Bakhsh. Dr.ABDUL WAHID SOOMRO he is belong from thatta. He is the son of LATE MUHAMMAD KHAN SOOMRO. Late MUHAMMAD KHAN SOOMRO was also a prominent POLITICIAN from THATTA District, He is also a Member Of Provincial Assembly.Dr.ABDUL WAHID SOOMRO became MPA in 1993-1997 on the plate form of Pakistan People Party and became Ministry of HEALTH in 1994-1997. Then he became MPA from PPP in 1999-2000.From this family many of CHIEF SARDAR are made to SOOMRO'S.The first one is SARDAR MUHAMMAD USMAN SOOMRO.He was also a great POLITICIAN.He became the MLA before the creation of PAKISTAN. After his death his son took over the responsibilities his name was SARDAR HAJI MUHAMMAD ALI SOOMRO.After his death in OCTUBER 2000 his son became the SARDAR in march On 9th 2001 his name is SARDAR HAJI ABDUL KARIM SOOMRO. He is still service his nation honestly.
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