32 CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES. 



attendant waggons met with no interruption. 

 Amongst the bridges on this route are several 

 of large span over the Meerwa canal ; these 

 were all constructed at the expense of His 

 Highness Meer Ali Moorad, who has on all 

 occasions evinced an anxious desire to perform 

 whatever might be requested of him by the 

 officers of Government. With a view to accom- 

 modate European travellers through his coun- 

 try, the Meer, at my suggestion, also proposed 

 building bungalows at the four halting places 

 where they are required, viz. Lookman ka 

 Tanda, Futteepoor, Eaneepoor, and Hingoorga, 

 as soon as his finances would admit of the out- 

 lay, by the fulfilment of those expectations 

 which had induced His Highness to retm-n to 

 India. 



The principal routes in Sindh are from Kur- 

 rachee to Sehwan, the hill route, distant 147 

 miles. Dhurmsallas, which afford shelter to the 

 traveller, with water and supplies, are to be 

 found at ten of the halting places. From Kur- 

 rachee to Kotree, 98 miles, If furlongs. No 

 shelter after passing Dumaj, and supplies scanty. 

 Sehwan to Larkhana, 124 miles, 4 J furlongs. 

 Good shelter and abundant supplies, also a 



