Larkana

Larkana is a town and district in the Sindh province of Pakistan, located west of the Indus River. It serves as the district headquarters and is a significant grain-marketing and trade center, known for its brass and metalware. Historically, Larkana was once the capital of Sindh under the Kalhoras and retains several historic buildings.

The district itself is largely a fertile plain, often called the "Garden of Sindh," though it includes mountainous areas like the Kirthar Range. Its irrigated lands produce crops such as sugarcane, wheat, rice, and various fruits. Larkana is also notable as the ancestral home of the prominent Bhutto family, with former prime ministers Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto buried there. The district is also near the significant archaeological site of Mohenjo-daro, a key site of the Indus valley civilization.1