Katcha Qila is a small triangular-shaped mud-brick fort located in Hyderabad, Sindh.

It was constructed by the Kalhora ruler Ghulam Shah Kalhoro as a defensive outpost to complement the larger Pakka Qila

The Kalhoras governed Sindh from 1701 to 1783, marking a period of indigenous rule that followed the decline of Mughal authority in Sindh

Due to its location near the Shrine of Pir Makki Shah, Katcha Qila is also referred to as Makki Shah Killa.

The outer walls of Katcha Qila feature nine bastions, constructed along its high mud walls.

 The walls exhibit visible holes and erosion in multiple areas.

The fort has two primary entrances: one through the main gate and another through the Shrine of Pir Makki Shah.

The fort has two primary entrances: one through the main gate and another through the Shrine of Pir Makki Shah.

According to historical accounts, the site where Katcha Qila was built was an existing burial ground that included the grave of Pir Makki Shah.

The architectural layout and structural details of Katcha Qila highlight its dual significance as both a defensive stronghold and a site of religious reverence