List of watering troughs in Karachi

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In the early 19th century, Karachi's watering troughs were recognized for their architectural significance. [1] [2] These structures were primarily constructed from Gizri stone, a material no longer commonly used. [3] They reflected various European architectural styles prevalent in Karachi during its annexation period. [1]

Initially, these troughs played a crucial role in the city's infrastructure. [1] They provided water access to low-income workers and the general populace. [1] However, with technological advancements such as electrical pumps and the shift to motorized vehicles, there was a reduced reliance on animal-drawn carts. Consequently, the water troughs' relevance diminished. [1]

At least 30 watering troughs were built during British Raj. [2] Some of these structures have been demolished. [1] Below is a list of watering troughs located in Karachi:

List

NamePhotoCoordinatesLocationNotes
Watering Trough IShahrah-e-Iran, Karachi [4]
Watering Trough IIAdams Road, Karachi [5]
Watering Trough IIIHarding Bridge, Karachi
Watering Trough IV 24°50′51″N66°59′43″E / 24.847622222°N 66.995166667°E / 24.847622222; 66.995166667 M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi [6]
Thakur Morarji Shiv Boda Watering TroughNear Pakistan ChowkIt was built by Thakur Valamji Morarji in memory of his father Thakur Morarji Shiv Boda. [7] [8]
Pahlajrai Revachand Panjabi Watering TroughNear Merewether Tower, KarachiIt was donated by Pahlajrai Revachand Panjabi. [9]
Byram Edulji Watering TroughNear Guru Mandir, KarachiIt was built in 1893 by Byram Edulji. [10]
Diwan Dayaram Chellaram Mirchandani Watering Trough 24°51′27″N67°00′38″E / 24.857391667°N 67.010638889°E / 24.857391667; 67.010638889 Mission Road, near the Civil Hospital, Karachi It was built in 1927 by Shrimati Aplibai, in memory of her husband, Diwan Dayaram Chellaram Mirchandani. [11] [12]
Framroze E. Punthakey Watering Trough Soldier Bazaar, KarachiIt was built in 1924 and is named after Framroze E. Punthakey who was served as the Honorary Secretary General of SPCA between 1878 and 1921. [2]
Bahadur Nusserwangi Metha Watering TroughBorapir, KarachiIt was built in 1934 by the staff of the Nusserwangi Company and is named after Bahadur Nusserwangi Metha. [13]
Napier Mole Watering Trough Napier Mole Bridge, KarachiIt was built in 1900 by Byram Edulji. [13]
Nanakwara Garden Watering TroughNanakwara Garden, KarachiIt was gifted by the Dumb Animals Fund. [13]

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