Matiari

Historically, the Matiari district holds the honor to be ruled over by one of the prominent dynasties such as the Soomras, the Summas, the Arghuns, the Kalhoras, and the Talpurs at Sindh. At the time of independence of Pakistan, in 1947, district Matiari was a taluka of district Hyderabad until 2005, when it was given the status of a district. Matiari district is famous for its unique culture and values. This region gave rise to a number of religious scholars, intellectuals, poets, who spread the essence of their knowledge all over the subcontinent. Matiari is the domain of the famous Saint and religious poet of Sindh, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.