Dollah Darya Khan
Mubarak Khan Lashari also known as Darya Khan Lashari (Sindhi: دريا خان لاشاری ), was a famous general of Samma Dynasty of Sindh, a powerful statesman and regent at the court of Samma ruler Jam Feroz.
Jam Darya Khan Lashari | |
|---|---|
| دولهه دريا خان لاشاري | |
| Regent of the Samma Ruler | |
| In office 1490–1512 | |
| Monarchs | Jam Feroz, Jam Nizamuddin II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Qaboolio or (Qabool Muhammad Lashari) |
| Died | 1521 Fatehpur, Sindh, Samma Dynasty |
| Children | Mahmud Khan Lashari, Motan/Matin Khan Lashari |
| Occupation | General, Noble, Courtman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Lashari- Baloch Tribe |
| Years of service | 1490-1521 |
| Rank | Commanding General |
| Commands | Samma Army |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Jalwakhir Battle of Fatehpur |
According to other sources, his original name was Qabooliyo whose deeds of valour are sung all over Sindh to this day. Darya Khan was the adopted son and prime minister of Jam Nizamuddin II who defeated the Argun army in the Battle of Jalwakhir near Bibi Nani in the Bolan Pass. This victory made Darya Khan Lashari, the 'Dollah' (Hero) of Sindh. On his deathbed, Jam Nizamuddin, entrusted to Darya Khan the care of his kingdom, of his treasures, his family, and his son Jam Feroz.
Darya Khan was a real son of land and icon of patriotism who fought for the freedom of homeland till his death and killed in action while fighting bravely in the Battle of Fatehpur when an arrow struck his throat on 21 December 1521 AD and thus ended the reign of Jam Feroz as an independent ruler.