Hoshu Sheedi


General Hosh Muhammad Sheedi Qambrani or Hoshu Sheedi was an Askari unit, and also supreme commander of Sindh's Talpur army led by His Highness Mir Sher Muhammad Khan Talpur. Hoshu Sheedi fought against the British forces under Sir Charles Napier at the Battle of Dabbo, and was killed on March 24, 1843.
Hosh Muhammad belonged to the African-descent Sheedi community of Sindh Pakistan. Before his death, in the Battleground of Dubbo, he called out the famous slogan:
Hosh Muhammad was respected by British commanding officer, Sir Charles Napier and buried him with full military honours.

Early life

Hosh Muhammad was born in 1801. Before joining the army, he worked at the residence of Talpur rulers.

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.