Hoshu Sheedi
Sindh Army commander
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| Intro | Sindh Army commander | |
| Places | Pakistan | |
| was | Military leader | |
| Work field | Military | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1801, Sindh, Pakistan | |
| Death | 24 March 1843Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Sindh, Pakistan (aged 42 years) |
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Biography
General Hosh Muhammad Sheedi or Hoshu Sheedi (Sindhi: هوش محمد شيدي; Urdu: ہوش محمّد شیدی) was a supreme commander of Sindh's Talpur army. 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. today every Sindhi remembers Hosh Mohammad sheedi.
Early life
Hosh Muhammad was born in 1801. Before joining the army, he worked at the residence of Talpur rulers.
Mausoleum
Grave of Hosh Mohammad Sheedi
The historical mausoleum of Hosho Sheedi is in Dubee, a small village approximately 10 kilometres 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 government and community.