Talpur reconstruction of Ranikot Fort

Sindh archaeologists agree that some of the present structures of Ranikot Fort were reconstructed by the Talpur dynasty in 1812 at a cost of 1.2 million rupees, as recorded in the Sindh Gazetteer. The fort was first restored by Nawab Wali Muhammed Leghari, who served as Prime Minister of Sindh under the Talpur dynasty. Material tests on a gate indicate renovation sometime between the early 18th century and the early 19th century, before the British invaded the fort, during Kalhora or, most likely, Talpur Mir rule. The precise day of work is not documented; the 1 January date is a likely placeholder.