Larkana is noted for its archaeological and historical heritage all over Sindh. Almost every village in the district boasts a structure of historical significance reminding us its past glory.
There are a number of necropolises located in different villages of Larkana. However, the cemetery located in the village of Rais Bhambo Khan in Miro Khan Taluka is quite significant and famous for its amazing wall paintings. The cemetery is located some six kilometers south of Miro Khan town where dignitaries of Husnani tribe are buried. The graveyard is spread over ten acres and boasts five tombs all crying for renovation.
While entering into the necropolis, the first tomb that one comes across belongs to Rais Bambho Khan Husnanai Chandio after whom the village is named. The tomb of Rais Bambho Khan has caved in. It is in very dilapidated and derelict condition. Treasure hunters have unearthed the graves in search of valuables.
Next to this structure lies the tomb of Misree Khan Chandio. The tomb of Misree Khan is also in a shambles and much of its plaster has come off. It faces the eastern direction and is crowned with a hemispherical dome. It has been badly damaged due to vagaries of weather and lack of proper maintenance. Furthermore, it is victim of encroachment wrought by local people. Misree Khan was the ancestor of Misrani lineage of Husnani Chandia who resides in the nearby villages and enjoys a political power in the area. But sadly, they pay no heed towards the crumbling condition of the tomb of their ancestor.
To south of the tomb of Misree Khan Chandio is the mausoleum of Mir Muhammad Khan alais Mano Khan, which is in rather good condition. Mir Muhammad Khan was the ancestor of Manani clan who are living in both Rais Bambho Khan village in Miro Khan taluka and Aitbar Khan Chandio village in Shahdadkot district. The ancestors of Mir Muhammad Khan had migrated from Gebi Dero after a battle that erupted between Husnanis and Mirzanis, and settled in different villages in Larkana district.
According to local accounts, Mir Muhammad was a Kardar (revenue collector) during the rule of Talpurs (1783-1843). According to Bangul Khan Chandio of Rais Bambho Khan village, Mir Muhammad Khan Chandio was a Kardar of Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur (1783-1811), the founder of Khairpur State. The tomb is believed to have been built by Mir Muhammad Khan during his lifetime. The tomb contains four graves including that of Mir Muhammad Chandio. The other three graves are not identified since none of them bears an epitaph. The tomb is built in square plan and carries an interesting array of folk scenes of everyday life. Separate panels have been created to paint folk tale depictions of Suhni Mehar, Sassui Punhun, Lela Majun etc. On one of the panels, women have been depicted fetching water with jars over their heads. On another panel, some women are appeared to be engaged in household chores, among these, two women were sitting on a cot and having discussions and nearby two other seemed busy in cooking and brooming, respectively. Still another panel has two men hunting deer and playing a flute while grazing cattle, respectively.
Artists also painted snake-charmers playing Murli before snakes. One also finds the paintings of some people appeared to be engaged in agricultural activities. Western wall of the structure is adorned with the tribal depictions. The eastern and southern walls are decorated with both floral and figural designs. However, the northern wall only carries the folk tale depictions, thus indicating the aesthetic of the artist how he skillfully arranged both figural scenes and colour schemes.
Adjacent to the tomb of Mir Muhammad Chandio lies the tomb of Laskhari. The tomb contains two graves of Laskhari Khan and Ghazi Khan which have almost been leveled to ground. The plaster of the structure has entirely peeled off. According to Rais Hakim Ali Khan, the present chief of Husnani clan of Chandia tribe, Laskhari Khan served as a soldier in the army of Mir Rustam Khan Talpur (1811-1843). He was also ancestor of Lashkarni lineage of Husnani tribe. Laskhari Khan was famous for his bravery and gallantry. He took part in many battles and displayed his heroism in every encounter. He died in the battle of Khariri in 1833, fighting against the troops of Shah Shuja Al Malik, the then ruler of Shikarpur.
To the north of the tomb of Lashkari Khan and Ghazi Khan is located tomb of Lahno Khan and Tharo Khan, who were the ancestors of Lahrani and Tharni sub-sections of Husnani tribe, respectively. One of the distinctive features of tomb of Lahno Khan and Tharo Khan is paintings. The tomb is replete with the depictions of dancing scenes and popular folk tales.
Apart from the tombs at Rais Bambho Khan village, there lies another graveyard of Husnanis, three kilomtres east of Shahdadkot near the village of Darya Khan Mastoi. There exist two tombs, belonging one each to Rais Aitbar Khan Husnani Chandio and Muhammad Khan Husnani Chandio. The structures are supposed to have been built in nineteenth century. The tomb of Rais Aitbar Khan has four graves. It is a massive building on squarish plan and decorated with paintings. Next to his, is the tomb of Muhammad Khan. It is a small but imposing building containing three graves and boasting of floral designs.
Sadly, the tombs of Husnani Chandia lie in a state of disrepair. Neither have their descendents ever tried to renovate these fabulous pieces of architecture, nor do the authorities concerned take pains to save the crumbling heritage from further decay and destruction.