Lansdowne Bridge Rohri, is a historic bridge located near the cities of Sukkur and Rohri in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is notable for its unique and innovative design, as it is often referred to as a "bridge without pillars" due to its cantilevered structure with no central supports in the river
The construction of the Lansdowne Bridge began in 1887 during the British colonial era and was completed in 1889, with a cost of 3822000/.

The story goes that when the British authorities wanted to start railway operations across the Lansdowne Bridge, they faced a challenge. None of the train drivers or engineers were willing to operate the trains across the bridge due to its daring design. The absence of central pillars made it seem risky,
In this context, a prisoner named Jamalo Sheedi, known for his courage and fearlessness, emerged as a potential candidate to undertake the task. The British government made an agreement with Jamalo Sheedi, offering him a deal. They promised that if he successfully drove a train across the Lansdowne Bridge, his remaining prison sentence would be Forgiven.
Jamalo Sheedi accepted the challenge, and on the day of the event, he fearlessly drove the train across the bridge without any pillars, demonstrating immense courage and skill. His successful crossing of the bridge became a legendary feat and a symbol of bravery.
The British were greatly impressed by Jamalo's bravery, and as a result, not only was his death sentence pardoned, but he was also rewarded with a monetary prize as a token of appreciation for his daring feat.

Jamalo's bravery inspired his Sheedi community to compose a song called "Ho Jamaloo Muhnjo Khati Aayo Kher Sa" in his honor. This song is still sung with enthusiasm during celebrations in Sindh, becoming a part of local culture and folklore.

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