The cultural and agricultural diversity of Umerkot - Newspaper
Once the capital of the Sumra dynasty in Sindh, Umerkot not only boasts ancient history but is equally rich in agricultural diversity. From being the birthplace of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great to the legendary folklore of Umar and Marvi discussed by Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Umerkot district or Amarkot holds a distinctive place in Sindh. From veggies to cotton and from mango orchards farming to ispaghol cultivation, the district is also known for the production of dundi cut chilli. Umerkot is synonymous with Marvi, one of the seven queens in folklore poetry of Sindh’s great mystic poe...
Source: dawn.com