Kingdom of Amarkot
Kingdom of Amarkot | |
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| 1226 - 1947 | |
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| Capital | Amarkot |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Historical era | Late Medieval Period |
• Established | 1226 AD |
• Acceded to Pakistan | 1947 |
The Sodhas of Amarkot were a Rajput dynasty who ruled Amarkot, which is now located in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The Sodha Rajput clan is a branch of the Parmar clan of Rajputs, who once ruled the region of Malwa and later the northwestern parts of Rajasthan. The kingdom was known for giving refuge to the Mughal emperor Humayun when he was fleeing from the forces of Sher Shah Suri; as a result, Akbar was born in the kingdom of Amarkot.