Mirpur Khas literary the "land of most royal Mirs", is an ancient and historical city of Sindh, previously used to serve as gateway to large arid, the Great Thar Desert and is today counted amongst the largest and major cities of Sindh. Albeit being amongst the larger cities of Sindh, unfortunately it doesn't offer much to see for its visitors, except the ancestral graves of Talpur Mirs on the outskirt of the city.
The early history of Mirpur Khas dates back to a of 4th century AD Buddhist settlement known as Kao Jo Daro. Much later, armies of Muhammad Bin Qasim settled in the area when Sindh was conquered by Muhammad Bin Qasim, and shortly following that, the city of Mirpur Khas was later founded by Mir Ali Murad Talpur in 1806. The city remained the capital of Talpur Mirs of Mirpurkhas until 1843 when Sindh was annexed to British India under East India Company. Later Sindh which included Mirpurkhas was made part of Bombay Presidency. Soon after the partition of India Pakistan, the population of city soar up because of its proximity with the Indian border, Mirpur Khas became the first city to welcome refugees from the newly found Indian nation to Pakistan and acted as a primary railway junction for the first trains to rail across the Rajistan to the Sindh.
- Kahu Jo Darro. The oldest historical site in Mirpurkhas is of course Buddhist archeological site, Kahu Jo Darro. A Buddhist Stupa was excavated from this site. However, due to negligence of the government authorities, nothing interesting is left on the sites for general tourists. Archeologists and scientific investigators, however, can still find interesting remains for their research.
- Chitorri Graveyard Tombs. This is historical ancestral graveyard of the Talpur Mirs, the former rulers of Mirpurkhas. Impressing tombs decorated with beautifully carved calligraphy dating back to 17th and 18th centuries have very interesting and wonderful sandstone architecture and monuments.
- Mirpur Khas Museum. Antiques and armoury belonging to the Talpur rulers are on display in the museum. The museum also serves as a library.
- Shiva Mandir. There're few old Hindu temples in Mirpur Khas. Shiva Mandir is the oldest one among others.
Kahu Jo Darro. The oldest historical site in Mirpurkhas is of course Buddhist archeological site, Kahu Jo Darro. A Buddhist Stupa was excavated from this site. However, due to negligence of the government authorities, nothing interesting is left on the sites for general tourists. Archeologists and scientific investigators, however, can still find interesting remains for their research.
Chitorri Graveyard Tombs. This is historical ancestral graveyard of the Talpur Mirs, the former rulers of Mirpurkhas. Impressing tombs decorated with beautifully carved calligraphy dating back to 17th and 18th centuries have very interesting and wonderful sandstone architecture and monuments.
Mirpur Khas Museum. Antiques and armoury belonging to the Talpur rulers are on display in the museum. The museum also serves as a library.
Shiva Mandir. There're few old Hindu temples in Mirpur Khas. Shiva Mandir is the oldest one among others.
Mirpur Khas is known for its mango production and farming of different varieties, with the most famous being the "Sindhri" — literally the mango from Sindh.
Mirpur Khas has few shopping areas and bazaars, the most popular, traditional and oldest of which is Shahi Bazaar.
There are many simple restaurants scattered throughout the city, all serving Pakistani food. There are also some restaurants worth going to on Station Rd and Hyderabad Rd, most of them serve barbecue at night.
- Sufyania Food Centre. Considered to be among best dining place in town, it has an air-conditioned dining area with Pakistani, Continental and Chinese dishes on the menu along with some barbecue and fast food.
- Aftab Restaurant, Station Rd. Famous in town for its Karahi dishes, it has both chicken and mutton Karahi. The cost for one person is only ₹180 for a chicken plate and ₹280 for mutton, and the portions are more than enough for a person to eat.
- Cafe Shiraaz, Hyderabad Road. 8 Am to 12 Am. Quality food; also locally famous for tasty tea and patties.
- Mehboob Restaurant. Famous in town for its Karahi dishes, both chicken and mutton Karahi.
Sufyania Food Centre. Considered to be among best dining place in town, it has an air-conditioned dining area with Pakistani, Continental and Chinese dishes on the menu along with some barbecue and fast food.
Aftab Restaurant, Station Rd. Famous in town for its Karahi dishes, it has both chicken and mutton Karahi. The cost for one person is only ₹180 for a chicken plate and ₹280 for mutton, and the portions are more than enough for a person to eat.
Cafe Shiraaz, Hyderabad Road. 8 Am to 12 Am. Quality food; also locally famous for tasty tea and patties.
Mehboob Restaurant. Famous in town for its Karahi dishes, both chicken and mutton Karahi.