Jherruk

Pakistan / Sind / Bulri /
This historical village is situated on the National Highway from Hyderabad to Thatta at 50 km, which near Keenjhar Lake 26 km ahead. It is on the right bank of River Indus 400 feet high above the sea level on the little mountains. In 19th century, Jhirk was the busiest river port and centre of commercial activity in Sindh. It also served as the headquarters of the Indus flotilla, the most modern navigational system of those days. Sir Charles Napier initially made Jhirk the headquarters for the British Army in Sindh when he came to Sindh which was part of Bombay at that time. It has been alleged that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in Jhirk, "but most historians and biographers go along with the official line".
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Coordinates:   25°3'14"N   68°15'13"E

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