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The Samma dynasty (Sindhi: سمن جو راڄ) was a great power in the Pakistan, that ruled the region of Sindh, Kutch, parts of Punjab and Balochistan from c. 1351 to c. 1524, with their capital at Thatta in modern Pakistan; before being replaced by the Arghun dynasty.

The Samma dynasty has left its mark in Sindh with magnificent structures including the necropolis of and royalties in Thatta.

They are said to have descended from the lineage of Jadam Aheers or they are part of Lohana conferedency.

Samma Dynasty Media

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  Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, built during the 15th century at Uch Sharif

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  Tomb Jam Mubarak Khan, a Samma Prince, at the Makli Necropolis

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  Jam Nizamuddin II's tomb features a jharoka that displays Gujarati influences.

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  Makli Necropolis features several clusters of elaborate funerary monuments dating between the 14th and 18th centuries. The site rose to prominence as a major funerary site during under the rule of the Samma dynasty, who had made their capital near Thatta.