Tando Allahyar was founded during the rule of Talpur, of the Mir clan. When Bachal Yousfani was mayor, inns and guest houses were built as well as colonies for residents and jobs were created.
Tando Allahyar was founded in 1709 when Talpur constructed a mud and clay fort about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from the present day Tando Allahyar town center. The fort was built to provide security for the Mir and the people of the area. It also functioned as a trading post. As the township developed around the fort, it was known as "Allahyar Jo Tando" (Allahyar's Town). The fort is now called "Kacho Qilo". Some walls decorated at the time of the Mir remain.
British rule
In 1906, during the British Raj, a railway station was established. It reflected the town's growing importance as a centre of agriculture and trade. The name of the town changed from "Allahyar Jo Tando" to "Tando Allahyar". The British Raj took the fort for its official use.
Local Zamindars
Tando Allahyar is well known for agriculture and there are many famous sindhi tribes and clans know for owning thousands of acres of lands like the bozdar clan, yousfanis, bachanis, talpurs, jatois, jokhios and many others.
In 1933, a canal was constructed. It further increased Tando Allahyar's importance in agriculture and trade.
Independence
Prior to 1947, the majority of inhabitants of Tando Allahyar were Hindu. The temple of Baba Ramdevji Rama-Pir was a symbol of Hindu–Muslim unity and peaceful co-existence. After independence of Pakistan, many Hindu followers left. Nevertheless, the temple, located in the town centre, remains a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims.
According to 2023 census, Tando Allahyar had a population of 171,185. According to 2023 Pakistani census Tando Allahyar Taluka had a population 421,923 consists of males 213,985 and females 207,921. whereas 226,554 people living in urban areas while 195,369 living in rural areas.
Languages
According to 2023 Pakistani census of tando allahyar the majority of population in this city spoke Sindhi followed by Urdu and many others.
Tando Allahyar lies 25 miles (40km) northeast of Hyderabad, on the road between Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas. Tando Allahyar is a railway hub for the Sindh region. Early in the nineteenth century, members of the Bozdar family, a community from the Suleiman Mountains, founded the settlements of Khan Muhammad Bozdar (a nearby village of 52 houses), Massu Bozdar, and Dhangano Bozdar.
Tando Allahyar is one of Pakistan's richest agricultural regions. Cash crops like sugarcane, wheat, onion and cotton are cultivated. Mangoes and bananas are also grown. There are sugar mills and some cotton ginning factories.[citation needed]
Religion
Tando Allahyar's population is predominantly Shia and Sunni Islam. There is also a small Hindu community that exists in the city that mainly engages in business and in rural areas Hindu communities engage in agriculture. There are a few shrines in the city in different areas like Bukera Sharif also there is a very old madrasa in the city with the name of Darul Uloom once called "Saniye Darul Uloom".
Culture
Tando Allahyar has a rich traditional Sindhi culture. Women may wear a Shalwar Kameez but often wear the traditional dress, the gharara or "parro". Traditionally, many bangles are worn on the arms. Men wear a Shalwar Kameez distinguished by broader bottoms and a traditional Sindhi-style cap. The youth may appear in western styles.
Tando Allahyar is a bustling town with mango tree lined streets. Old buildings are topped by chimney-like air cooling devices that catch the breeze.
Education
Rates of literacy are greater in the urban than the rural areas of Tando Allahyar.[citation needed]
Tando Allahyar is a marginalised, lower-income area, with state involvement limited to constructing school buildings and providing teachers.Tando Allahyar has witnessed a significant improvement in education following the recent large-scale appointment of new and talented JEST and PST teachers in government schools. These teachers have received professional training from prestigious institutions and are now applying their knowledge to enhance the teaching and learning experience of students, the prof of this is the participation of Region Hyderabad in International UNESCO 2.0 competition in which Tando Allahyar have won different Awards and Appreciations.".[4]
