Kalhora Dynasty
The Kalhora tribe established the Kalhora Dynasty that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783. They were assigned to hold authority by the Mughal Grand Vizier Mirza Ghazi Beg and later formed their own dynasty. Emir Muhammad Chani Khan Abbasi entered the imperial service and gained appointment as the Mansabdar of Panchhazari (5,000) in 1583 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. After his death, the leadership of the tribe was contested between two branches of the family of the Kalhoras and their Daudpota cousins. In the year 1736, Main Noor Mohammad Kalhoro was officially entitled as the Kalhora Nawab of Sindh by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. the later ruling Kalhora's associated with him were officially recognized as the Nawab Kalhora and maintained excellent relations with the Mughal Empire.
One of the most famous Nawab Kalhora was Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro he is known to have assisted Ahmad Shah Durrani against the Hindu Marathas during the Third Battle of Panipat in order to restore Mughal prestige, he is also known to have commanded a large army and fought against the Rao of Kuchh an ally of the Maratha and enemy of Sindh in the Thar Desert in the year 1762.
The Kalhora tribe established the Kalhora Dynasty that ruled Sindh from 1701 to 1783.
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