SINDHI HINDUS

CHRONOLOGY REFLECTING  ACTIVITIES OF HINDUS

1770

Birth Year of Diwan Ajaibrai Fathsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government. He died in 1841.

1799

Birth Year of Bhai Moolchand “Giyani” Sukhanand Bhawnani. He was the Clerk in Mir’s Government at Hyderabad.He resigned from that post and established his “Dawaro” and started imparting religious education besides, teaching of Sansikrt. Munshi Awatrai and Diwan Munshi Gidumal ( father of Diwan Dayaram) remained his students. He died in 1869 at Hyderabad.

1801

Birth Year of Diwan  Kiratrai  Diwan Ajaibrai Butani.He was Kardar in Mirs’ Government at Hyderabad. He died in 1852.

1827

Birth year of  Pritamdas  Hotchand ( brother of Seth Naomal Bhojwani) at Karachi. He was an outstanding Business man and remained  president of the “Sindh Sabha”. It was in his tenure of presidency, when this Organisation stood disintegrated and Hassanali Effendi opted for formation of the “ Sindh  Muhammadan  Association”.He deid in 1885.

1829

Death Year Of Diwan Fathsing Tejsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government . He was born in 1760 at Sehwan.

1831

Birth year of Sant Jevatsing Shewakram Sainani. He was born at Kambar.He after getting required education,joined Police Department but his urge for discovering himself spritualy, compelled him to quit the job. He became follower of Vilayatrai.He served people and helped poor families in connection with marriages of their daughters. He breathed his last on 15.1.1891.

1832

Hindus of Karachi, under leadership of Seth Parsram, younger brother of Seth Naumal, lodge their protest against  keeping of a Hindu boy in Mosque. Hartal is observed. Soon after Hindu’s reaction, Noorullah Shah  influenced and organised a Muslim mob. He took the matter very seriously and visited Thatt, Hyderabad; Shahbandar; Matli and Hala so as Hindus are taught lesson. The dispute takes ugly trun when  Seth Hotchand is kidnapped at Nasrpur. Mir Ali Murad Khan manages to get him free  and latter on Seth leaves for Lakhpat. These ugly happenings pave way  for end of Talpur Era in Sindh,

1832

Birth year of Diwan Baharsing Jagatsing Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad. He was Kardar at Farid Dero Jagir of Mir Ghuam Hussain. After some time, took the same Jagir on contract ( Maqato).Left Sindh for Kashi and established his own Akharo (Living Place) there. He died in 1904.

1833

The Head Quarter of the Sukkur District is removed from Shikarpur to Sukkur.

1835

Colonel Pottinger, the Resident in Cutch visits Hyderabad to negotiate the Treaty made for throwing open the Indus to commercial Vessels. Seth Naomul Hotchand calls upon him and makes acquaince.

5.3.1837

Captain Carless arrives at Karachi to stay there for three months. Seth Naomul Hotchand receives him and bring him to town.

1838

Seth Naomal Hotchand receives letter sent by Colonl Pottinger asking him to assist General Kaene’s Army by procuring camels and supplies of food.

1938 ( November)

Major Outram arrives at Karachi . He is hospitably received by Naomul’s family and is escorted by his brother Shookiram to Gharo, where Seth Naomul is already engaged in completing the task of collecting cattle and supplies for British forces.

1839

The population of Karachi is 13,850( 9,000 Hindus and 4,850 Muslims). Majority of Muslims is fishermen and boatmen who reside outside the town walls. Many of Hindus merchants are very wealthy, and as a body are more independent; and possess greater influence , than in any part of Sindh. They have agencies in almost all the neighbouring  trading centers of any importance, as for instance Muscat, Heart, Kabul; Kandhar and Multan.

There are two Mosques, Thirteen Daegahs and Thirty four Hindu Temples, Fakir Maths and Dharamshalas.

In  Karachi, the pay of the Nawab is, including horse allowance, Rs 240/ per month. That of Collectors, who are next in authority to the Nawab, ranges from Rs 20/ to Rs 35, a Munshee receives Rs 24/; Amil under Rs 3/. Payments are made in Kashani Rupees, the value of which is less than Company Rupee.

28.1.1839

Colonel Pottinger writes to Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland, Naval Commander –in- Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naomul’s family at Karachi. Seth Naomul  Hotchand and Colonel Pottinger, both are  in Jerk. The relevant extract of the letter is as under:

“ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place.....

There is one point to which I solcit your kind and minute attention. I allude to the protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naomul Seth, of Karachi. The Individual is now with this force. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and  I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they ought to be guarded as those of the Governor – General of India.”

3.2.1839

Manora is captured by British (East India Company).

7.2.1839

The Agreement for surrender of Manora is signed by: (1) Hassil Bin Bacha Khan, Soobdar and Commandant of the Fort, in representation of Khair Muhammad, the Military Chief, (2) Ali Rakhio, on the part of Civil Government. On capturer side it was signed by (1) Sir Fredrick Lewis Maitland, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of H.B.M. Naval forces in East Indies,(2) Brigadier Thomas Valiant K.H., incharge of the Land forces.

Consequent upon the capture of Manora, an Agreement is signed to handover the fort and city of Karachi to British forces. They family of Seth Naomul Hotchand is entrusted with the business of landing the stores and keeping in their custody. Elder brother of Seth Naomal Hotchand supervises the task and helps British in selecting a spot for the encampment of the troops. The plain between the town and Rambagh is selected. At that time Seth Naomul himself is in  Jherk and his younger brother Sookhramdas is in Shikarpur in help of British/East India forces.

10.4.1839

Birth of Hassaram Sunderdas Pamnani at Rohri.Did Matric in 1906 and B.A from Poona in 1919.Joined Education Department and became the Principal of the Training College Hyderabad. Resigned  in 1921 to take part in Non-Cooperation Movement. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in 1930.Founded “Dharam Darshan”- a Journal of religous value – in 1919. He was the Member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly also and was killed on 17.7.1940.

1839 ( April)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns to Karachi with Colonel Pottinger who is due to proceed to Bombay. Seth Naomul decides to stay at Karachi and renders all required services for the peroid of six months to British Camp authorities During his stay , he also get constructed and established several shops in Saddar Bazar.

1839 ( April)

The detachment of British troops is attacked by Chakar Khan Jokhio ( Nephew of Jam Maherali of Malir) and his people at Gujo. Britishers are killed at large. Receiving news, Jam Maherai Jokhio and  Ibrahim Khan Karmat leave Karachi. Sir Charles Napier orders to avenge the insult. Seth Naomul , as desired by the Government/Britishers, along with his sepoys guide and help the British force in locating and attacking  Jokhias, Memons and Karmates at Damb and Mala Muhari.

1839 ( May)

The Court of enquiry composed of Colonel Spiller, Major Donnohy and Seth Naomul Hotchand holds court – martial and orders that Khalifo Chakir be hanged on very spot on which Captain Hand was killed by him. It was first killing of any Britisher and first ever Court Martial of a Freedom Fighter in Karachi

1839 ( Sept)

Appointments of following Mukhtyarkars are made by Britishers:

Sookhramdas ( brother of Seth Naomul as Mukhtyarkar, Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram ( of Talti as Mukhtyarkar Sehwan); Pohomal of Thatta ( Laki); Jethmal of Hyderabad ( Manjhand); Moonshi Lalchand of Thatta ( Jheruk); Aasomal ( Thatta); Biharimal ( Sakro); and Hasoomal ( Bada And Petaro).

1839 ( November)

Following Mukhtyarkars, appointed recently, on account of involment in corruption are fined and punished as under:

Diwan Chandiram, Mukhtyarkar Talti: Fine of Rs 5,000 and imprisoment of 2 years.

Pohomal, Mukhtyarkar of Lakhi : Fine of Rs 1,000 and imprisonment  of 2 years.

Jethmal, Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand : Fine of Rs 2,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

Hasoomal, Kardar of Bada and Petaro : Fine of Rs 1,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

1893 ( November)

Seth Naomul Hotchand visits Bhooj and rejoins Colonel Pottinger, there.

1840 (Feb)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns from Bhooj to Hyderabad with Colonel Outram and starts rendering his political services in the interest of Britishers.

1840 (November)

On instructions of Colonel Outram, Seth Naomul is in Mirpur (now Mirpurkhas) to keep eye on political activities of Mir Sher Muhammad. The Ruler – Mir Sher Muhammad sends him people as he may call upon him but, all in vain, because Seth regrets every time to call upon Mir. However, Seth Naomul is approached by his relative, Diwan Chatursing, principal Mukhtiyarkar of Mir Sher Muhammad Government and on that he calls upon the Ruler Mir Sher Muhammad.

1841

A bounday dispute arrises between Mir Sher Muhammad, the Ruler of Mirpur and  Mir Nasir Khan of Hyderabad. On the advice of Colonel Outram, arbitrators are appointed : Whitelock and Seth Naomul Hotchand  as Outram’s representatives, Mir Nasr Khan deputes Nawab Ahmed Khan Laghari, Muhammad Yusif and  Munshi Wahram Adwani; whereas Mir Sher Muhammad is represented by his father in law – Ali Khan Talpur and Jaffar Khan Nizamani.

1841

Being out of Karachi for two years ( six months with Colonel Potttinger at Bhooj and rest of time with Colonel Outram in English Camp near Hyderabad), Seth Naomul Hotchand returns back to Karachi. Lieut.E.B.Eastwick, Assistant Resident for Shikarpur oresents him a dress of honour, consisting of 27 cloths, sent to him by the Governor of India.

1843

Birth Year of Seth Vishidas Nihalchand. He was an outstanding Social worker and one of the Congress Leaders of early period. This man from Manjhoo participated/ attended the first ever meeting of the Congress Commitee in 1885 at  Bombay.He remained Memmber of the District Local Board, Karachi and President  of the Taluka Local Board, Kotri.He breathed his last on 7.1.1929.

17.2.1843

Officers of the Talpur Government ( Muhammad Sadik, on part of Mir Nasir Khan and Mir Hassan Ali; Diwan Tikchand, on behalf of Mir Noor Muhammad and Diwan Mulchand , on behalf of Mir Sobdar) are arrested. Captain Preedy declares Karachi of becomming a British town by proclamation,. Seth Naomal is placed in aythority.

1843 (Feb)

Jokhias, Karmatis and Memons are becomming high risk for Britishers in Karachi and keeping in view the critical and alaraming situation, Captain Preedy and Colonel Boileau ask Seth Naomul to help them and who requests Sahib Khan, Sardar of Chhutta tribe, of Shah Bilawal. Sahib Khan collects a body of 3,00 men and protects Britishers and Karachi.

1843 ( March)

The officers of Talpur Governent at Karachi, taken in custoy, are released. Sookhiram, brother of Seth Naomul is appointed as the Collector of Customs and Diwan Mulchand as inchage of the Town Choki ( Police Station).

1843 (May)

Seth Naomul Hotchand is appointed as the Head Kardar Of Karachi.

24.5.1843

Lieuntenant – Governor, Sir Chales Napeir holds a first ever Darbar at Hyderabad. Its ciculars were sent around with Seth Naomul’s men . Jagirdars and eminent influencial figures attend the Darbar. The event was at aim to  make people realize that they were British subjed and are no more Free Nation.

1844

Birth year of  Odharam Mulchand.Born at Hyderabad and he was  one of the first Sindhis to pass the  Pleaders Examination. Moved to Karachi to practise as a member of eminent firm of Lawyers “Dayaram and Odharam”.Started taking part in Public Service in 1887.Remained President of the Sindh Collegiate Association and nominated President of the Karachi Municipality.He was twice nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council when Sindh could only boast of one representative.Also remained  member Karachi Port Trust and Karachi Chamber of Commerce. He was also the President of “The Sindh Hindu Sabha”and a senior Congress man. Died in 1894.

1844

First ever Printing Press “ Advertiser” is established in Karachi, by the Government.

5.10.1844

Birth of Diwan Kauromal  Chandanmal Khilnani at Bhirya. He was an outstanding educationist, writer and social worker. He rendered his social services in the association and company of  Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani and Sadhu Niranand. Remained the Principal of the Teachers Training College and  Dy. Collector. He cotributed a lot towards Sindhi literatue and language. His important books are: “Baranyoon Akhanyoon”(1891), “ Phool Malha”(1902); “ Tirandar Mukhriyoon”; “ Sindhi Gujhartoon”(1888); “ Chadar Mukhi” ( Translated Novel); “ Rohni”( Translated Novel); “ Ratnavli” (Translated Drama); “ Sang Jo Parsang” (Translated Drama/1905); “ Pako Pahu”(1862/on female education); “ Arya Nari Chatar”(1905) and “ Mahatmaun Ja Darshan”(1907) etc.. He earned the title of “Rai Bahadur”and breathed his last on 16.12.1916.

1845

Birth Year of Dayaram Jethmal. He was born at Hyderabad. After completing Primary education in private School conducted by an Akhoond, joined  the then recently opened English School. He was one of the first batch of four students ( others were Navalrai Shoukiram, Kouromal Chandanmal and Chuharmal Kundanmal) sent to Bombay for appearing at Matriculation Examination. Migrated to Karachi and took Service in Judicial Department. Qualified for practice at Bar after passing Local Pleaders Examination.He was appointed to the Bombay Legislative Council in 1896, remained member of the Karachi Municipal Corporation and also its Vice President. He was one of the active  leader of the “Sindh Sabha”, his brother Doulatram Jethmal was Secretary to that Organisation. He was promoter of the cause of higher education in Sindh. Founded with cooperation of friends and lovers of education the first ever  “Sindh Arts College” (Renamed as D.J.Sindh College).He breathed his last in August 1887 at the age of 42.

1846

Lord Hardinge, the Governor General, writes to the Honourable the Court of Directors that “ Whenever Sir Charles Napier may retire, I should immediatly recommend the annexation of whole of Sindh to the Bombay Presidency, selectng the most able  Civil Officer in the presidency as the Commissioner aided by an active and judicious military officer”.

1846

Birth year of Diwan Hukoomatrai Shankardas Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. His father was Kardar in Mirs’ Government. After completing his education, he got himself as Head Accountant. He was Mukhi of Hirabad. He breathed his last on 11.12.1926.

1846 ( June)

Birth of Alumal Trikchand Bhojwani, the grand sone of Seth Naomul Hotchand. He served in Education Department and earned title of “ Rao Bahadur”.

1847

An official Report listes nine important traders of Karachi, of whom two were the Muslims ( Muhub Ali Khwaja and Syed Sadiz Ali) and other all the seven were Hindus . There names were: Naomal Hotchand, Khemchand, Hansraj, Kutchee nuggun, Josee, Assamal and Taru Mukhi.

1847

Seth Naomul Hotchand, appointed as the Kardar of Karachi in May 1843, is suspended from the service and after 6 months he was dismissed from the Government service.

1847 ( August)

Sindh is visited by  Cholera, and great  mortality is ensued. Seth Naomul’s brother Sookhram falls a victim to the epidemic.

1.12.1847

Lieutenant – General Sir Charles Napier is given farewell Salute.

1848

Death year of  Seth Hotchand, the father of Seth Naomal.

10.7.1848

Birth of Diwan Navalrai Shoukiram Advani. He was an outstanding social leader and promoter of  Barhmo Samaj in Sindh.He was one of a few early Dy. Collectors of Sindh. He helped and encouraged his brother Sadhu Hiranand in oppening on schools and rendering of social services. He braethed his last on 22.11.1893.

14.11.1848

J.R.Stewart, Captain, Dy. Collector of Ghorabaree, writes letter to Setn Naomul Hotchand, conveying him the decision of the Governor in Council that there were not sufficient grounds for charging you with dishonesty, and that your exclusion  from public employment should be divested of anything implying a reflection on your character.

1850

Birth year of Diwan Gobindbux  Aawatrar Malkani.  Started his professional life as the Head Master of the Kotri Anglo – Vernacular School after passing Matric. He was  the Private Tutor of K.B. Hassanali Effendi during his childhood. He was the first Sindhi, who was nominated as the member of the first ever Working Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee. He and Vishindas of Manjho, participated in the meeting in which the formation of the Congress party was decided. He died in 1892.

20.6.1850

Birth of R.B. Diwan Tarachand Shoukiram ( Brother of Sadhu Hiranand). He remained the Principal of the Training College, Hyderabad and Mukhi of the Hyderabad Amil Panchayat. Breathed his last on 29.12.1930.

1851 (Sept)

The Chief Merchants of Karachi draft a petition to the Presidency Government for application of Municipal Act.

22.10.1851

Bombay Presidency Government intimates the citizens of Karachi that their desire about the application of Municipal Act  would be prited in the next issue of the Government Gazette for inviting objections if any.

8.9.1852

The General Department of the Bombay Government issues a Notification under the signature of Mr.J.G.Lumsden Secretary to Government, announcing the application of  Act 26 of 1850 to the town of Karachi and appointing of a Committee of the following Commissioners:

Sir B.Frere (Ex-officio President), D.Mclver ( Member); Shaikh Ghulam Hussain (Member); Kazi Noor Muhammad (Member); Sahibdino Memon (Member); Seth Khemchand (Member); Muggon Mukhie (Member). The Captain of Police, Lient. of Police; Magistrate and his Deputies are to be ex-officio members, when present at Karachi. 

5.2.1852

The Provisional Committee submits draft rules for the Karachi Municipality to the Presidency Government for their sanction. Rules were made with regard to the following: (1) Election of the Managing Committee and its powers,(2) The Secretary and its powers; (3) Meeting of the General Body; (4) Regulation of internal economy; (5) Definition of Public nuisances and their penalties; (6) Methods of Taxation.

1853

The “ Duke of Argyly (800 tons) the first English Ship to make the direct voyage between England and Karachi and second English sailing vessel to enter the harbor of Karachi.

1853

Birt year of Rao Bahadur Diwan Teckchand Udhodas. He was born at Hyderabad. He did Graduation in 1875 and joined Education Department as a teacher in 1876.He was assigned to translate  “Civil Procedure Code”in Sindhi. It was in 1877, when worked as the ediyor of the “ Sindh Sudhar”. He got himself transfered to the Judicial Department where passing “ Local Pleaders Examination”, was appointed as  Sub- Judge in Larkano and later on in Kotri. In 1885, joined Karachi Bar and remained associated with it for 10 years. In 1907, he was appointed as a Public Prosecuter ( first Sindhi on this post)  He retired in 1910 and  started taking part in public and social life. He remained the President of the “ Sindh Hindu Sabha” aqnd the Vice-President of the “ Vidyala Association” and the President of the “ Kundanmal Girls High School” for years. He breathed his last on 9.1.1920.

1853 ( July)

The new Sindhi Alphabet is published. It has been devised by Mr. Ellis, Revenue Assistant to the Commissioner-in-Sindh in consultation with a Committee of local people, including three Hindus namely:Diwan Pirbhdas Anandram, Diwan Udharam Thanwardas Mirchandani and Diwan Nadiram os Sehwan.The number of letters is increased from 29 to 52 as to meet the requirements of Sindhi Sounds.

1854

Birth year of Swami Dharamdas Motomal. He was born at village Thorhi of the District Larkano. He was follower of Wasan Shah and earned name and fame as a spritual leader. He breathed his last on 4.6.1947.

1854

THE sehwan School is started for teaching up to fifth standard.

1855

Seth Kalumal Bachamal of Tando Adam raises a subscription of, it is said, lakh of rupees and spends it in repairring the Uderolal Tomb. It be noted that this building was erected under the orders and superintendence of Bedarang, son of Shamdas Thakur, in 1634 A.D.

1855

An English class is opened at Hyderabad in connection with a Vernacular School. In 1858 it grew into a separate school and was constituted a High School in 1864.

1855

The first ever “Akal Bhungo”(worship place of Sikhs) is erected at Hyderabad.

13.5.1856

Sindh Kossid, Karachi Periodical, edited by Briggd protests in its editorial against the reluctance of Bombay Government to connect Karachi with Aden and Suez by Steam Communication. The Paper pleads that it would benefit the whole of North-West India, including Punjab.Such type of deprivation pave way for the launching of Movement for sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency in future.

12.7.1856

In the meeting held under the chairmanshio of Colonel Turner,a Committee of Management for taking steps towards  the establishment of Native General Library in Karachi is ellected as under:

Dr.Grierson –Civil Surgeon (President), Lieutenant  Lester – Educational Inspector in Sindh ( Secretary and Treasurer) .Neville Warren, M.T.Tuback, W.Maher, Syed Aminuddin, Seth Naomal Hotchand and Mahadev Shastri as members.

1857

Old houses in the Hyderabad fort are pulled down and the space left by them is cleared for the erection of new arsenal buildings, in shape like a sixteen-sided figure.

3.4.1857

Birth of Diwan Kalachand Mirchandani at Hyderabad. Retired as Sub-Engineer in 1930. He was author of  “ Jeeven Jo Teeven”, “Atam Har” and “Qiso Dilshad Begam Jo”.He breathed his last on 11.8.1935.

30.6.1857

Birth of Dayaram Gidumal Shahani at Hyderabad. Graduated in the Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees from University of Bombay. Joined the Judicial Branch of the Government Service. Acted as Judicial Commissioner in Sindh and was offered a High Court Judgeship which he declined to accept. Retired at the age of 55 in 1911. He was Thinker, Philosopher and Second to None Social worker of his own right. He was author of several books in English as well as in Sindhi. His well known works in the former are: The Least of God”, “Some thing about Sindh” and Biographies of B.M.Malbari of Bombay and Sadhu Hiranand of Sindh, while  those in latter are: “Man-Jo-Chabuk”,”Sukhmani –Jo-Sar” and commentaries on various works. Alongwith Malbari he founded the “Seva Sadhan” in Bombay and Consumptives Homes. His step to marry with young girl, daughter of his friend gave truning point to his life. He passed away at Bandra, Bombay, on 7^th December 1927.

9.9.1857

In Hyderabad the Native Artillerymen are captured on the plea that they were involved in anti-government activites. Later on after a Court-Martial, eight were blown away from the gun in third week of September. They included Kumar Sing, the Hawaldar of the Battery, who was blown away from a six pounder gun.

1858

Civil Hospital is opnened at Hyderabad.

19.4.1858

The construction work of the Railway Line from Karachi to Kotri starts.

4.12.1858

Birth of Diwan Amarsing Moolsing Ajwani at Khairpur.After passing “ Second Grade Public Service Examination” i 1877, joined Govenment service in Postal Department in Baluchistan. He was appointed Mukhtyarkar in 1890 and was promoted to Extra Assistant Commissioner, from where he retired in 1914. He earned the title of “Rao Sahib”in the same year. He breathed his last on 13.3.1941.

1859

Sir Bartle Frere, Commissioner – in-Sindh, addresses thr government of Bombay with  a view, to Seth Naomul Hotchand be given a Jagor of 1,200 acres in perpetunity, and an allowance of Rs 100 a month for three lives.

1859

The Sukkur School,origionally a middle school is said to have existed before this year. The exact date of its origion is however not known.

The arsenal is finally removed from Karachi and established at Hyderabad so as in any eventuality it must not take time for facing the unwanted situation created there. Britishers were well equpied at Karachi and felt that no any security risk  was visible there.

6.4.1862

Birth of Harchandrai Vishindas at Manjho.Educated at village School and Anglp-Vernicular School Kotri.Did LL.B in 1885 and joined Cogress in 1888.He was a member of Karachi Municipal (1888) and its President from 1911 to 1921. He was also a member of the Karachi Port Trust (1911), Bombal Legislative Council (1910 -1921) and Indian Legislative Assembly (1921 till his death/Feb.1928). He was an outstanding Advocate, Freedom Fighter; Liberal person; undisputed leader of the Hindu Community of Sindh and very dear and near friend of Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhugri. Breathed his last on 16.2.1928.

23.1.1863            

Bulchand kundanmal Advani is born in Hyderabad. After doing LLB in 1881 statarted practice, remained Councillsor  Hyderabad Muncipality for twenty  years. He was Member of Managing Committee of “Khuda Abad Amil Panchyat”. He breathed his last in 1933.

23.3.1863

Birth of Sadhu Hiranand R.B.Diwan Shoukiram at Hyderabad. Educated at Normal Shool and High School of Hyderabad. Went for further studies to Calcutta in 1879. Did B.A in 1883. On return joined  “Sindh Sudhar”Newspaper as its editor.Participated in Annual Session of the All- India Cogress at Calcutta i 1886 as representative of the “Sindh Sabha”.Resigned from editorship of the Paper in November 1887 and started social work at Hyderabad. Established the School with the name of “Union Academy”in 1888, later on after his death it was renamed as  “N.H.Academy”.Founded “Sudhar Patrika” and “Sarswati” in November 1890. He was a great Social worker and promoter of Female Education in Sindh. Died on 13.7.1893 at Bekanir.

3.8.1863

Birth of Dipchand Tejbhandas Ojha at Thatta. After Matriculation joined D.J.Sindh College in 1887.Began work as Head Clerk to Karachi Municipality, was appointed Sub-Judge in 1898 and retired in 1922.Member of the Karachi Municipal Council for 15 years, was a member of the Bombay Legislaive Council for 1922-1923.Death in 1938.

12.9.1864

Birth of Jechandrai Moujsing Bhawani. He did his Matriculation in 1882 and served in Naushero Feroz School for four years. After doing LL.b, started Law practice in 1890. Was appointed A.P.P

In 1895 and P.P in 1914. He retired in 1927. He was Legal Advisor to Hyderabad Municipality from 1915 till his death in 1930. After death he was given title of “Rao Bahadur”.

1865

Sindh produces its first ever graduate in the person of Chuharmal Kundanmal who passes from Bombay University.

1866

Birth Year Of Diwan Jessasing Qimatsing Dodani. He was born at Larkano. Retired from the post of Dy.Collector in 1916. He was Social woeker of his own right.He breathed his last on 3.1.1932.

18.1.1866

Birth of Khemchand Amratrai Mirchandani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric, he established a private School that was merged with the Union Academy ( N.H.Academy) on the eve of its establishment. He accepted Christinty as his religion and after conersion left the Union Academy and joined journalism.He edited “ Hyderabad Journal”( Sindh Journal).”Pirbhat” and “ Sindhvasi”. He brathed his last on 26.12.1941.

1867

The second Sindhi graduate is produced in the person of Alumal Trikamdas, grand son of Seth Naomal Hotchand.

1867

The Larkana Municioal School is started for teaching uo to sixth standard.

1.1.1867

The Frere Hall is beautifully decorated, and overflowing with people. A durbar is held there by Sir Bartle Frere, the Governor of Bombay, for the purpose of presenting the Insigna and Grant of the Dignity of Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Seth Naomal Hotchand.

The Governor in his speech says”You had great influence amongst your countrymen, you possessed information drawn from every part of Nortern and Westren India, and placed all unreservedly at the disposal of the Government.........”. At the conclusion of the speech Seth Naomal Hotchand is presented with the Insignia of the Order.

1868

Birt year of Diwan Motiram Shoukiram Advani (brother of Sadhu Hiranand, Navalrai and Diwan Boolchand). He was the first Sindhi, who passed M.A (1888).Went England and returned with the degree of Law in 1892. Started Law practice and was appointed as Assistant Public P.P in 1903 and Joint District Judge.He redired in capacity of Additional Sessions Judge in 1924. He breathed his last on 17.5.1941.

1868

Birt year of Bhagat Roopchand Jhamrai Tharani. He was born at Hyderabad. After passing Public  Service Examination,  got appointment in Tram Way Company, Karachi in 1887. Left the service i 1900 and started  serving his people by virtue of singing and rendering social services. He was also financially assisted by Diwan Dayaram Gidumal.He breathed his last on 12.12.1914.

21.3.1868

Alumul Trikamdas Bhojwani joins Educaion Department. After acting very frequently as Educational Inspector for the whole of Sindh, he retired on his pension on 5.9.1903.

1869

A Hindu – Sindhi School is opened in Karachi.It is connected with a movement in favour of the Devanagri variation of the Sindhi Script. The Government had  already taken decision to introduce Uniform Devanagri – Sindhi Script on the plea that it would spread education among a wider section of the Hindus. The modified and improved Script was prepared by Narayan Jaganath.

1869

Birth year of Sahibsing Chandasing Shahani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing Matriculation procceded for higher studies to the Wilson College of Bombay. He was the first Sindhi to take M.A degree of the Bombay University.He was appoited Professor of Persian in Wilson College and later on joined  D.J.Sindh College in 1869 as the Professor of English and became Vice Principal of the same College in 1916.He wrote Novels in Sindhi.

5.12.1869

Birth of Diwan Tolaram Gunomal Tahliani at village Thatt Bhojraj.After Matriculation, he was appointed as teacher in Naushero Feroz. After some time left this profession and joined Revenue Department. He served in the capacity of the Mukhtyarkar in Hyderabad,Tharparkar and Sukkur Districts.He remained Dy.Collector in Rohri Sub – Division. On his own request he was posted as the Principal of the Tapdars’ Training College, from where he retired in 1924.He worked for promotion of English Medium Education. He also established “ Bal Mandar”at Hyderabad.He died in 1929.

1870

Birth year of Lalchand Navalrai. He was born at Larkano.Enrolled as a pleader in 1892. Very active leader of his community and remained the Member of the Legislative Assembly.

1870

Birth year of Diwan Aawatsing Mehtabsing Advani.He was born at Hyderabad.He was a leading Advocate and also remained as A.P.P (1908) and P.P in  Jacobabd (1913) and Sukkur (1917). He remained Vice President of the Sukkur Municipalty for 10 years. He established Sanitorum in Jherk, ann earned title of “Rao Bahadur” in 1921.He died in 1937.

1872

Birth year of Hiranand Santokram Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. Did B.A in 1892 and was appointed as a teacher in Shikarpur High School. After doing LL.B, started  Law practice  and earned name in the profession. He remained the President of Hyderabad Theosophical Society and took active part in organising “ Home Rule League”there. Prior to this he was associated with Congress. He breathed his last on 15.12.1828.

1873

Shikarpur High School is started near the Municipal office. Keeping in view the in sufficient accomodation a new building was later on erected in 1886, in Camp on the old military ground near railway station.

1.11.1873

Birth of Diwan Dialmal Doulatram Bhavnani at Hyderabad.He was educated at Shikarpur.Did Matric in 1889 and B.A in 1892 from D.J.Sindh College. He got degree of LL.B from  “ Law College”, Bombay in 1895.He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1901 at Jacobabad and retired as District Sessions Judge in 1928.He remained Municipal Councillor in Shikarpur (1930-1932),member Sukkur District School Board and life member of the Hyderabad Education Society. He also took interest in the Scout Association. He acted as Secretary of the Hyderabad Sindh Provincial Conference. Took active part in Anti – Sindh Sepration Movement and in this connection attended the Unity Conference held in Allahabad and  Sindh Punjab Conference held in Lahore.He was associated with the Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha.In 1937, he was elected as a member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly and also remained Minister in Sindh Government.

6.1.1874

Birth of Murlidhar J.Punjabi at Shikarpur. He passed the local Pleaders examination in 1899 and joined the Bar.Received the title of Diwan Bahadur (the title of its kind coferred in Sindh).President of the Shikarpur Municipalty and founder of the Shikarpur Education Society.Strong opponent of the sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, and in this connection visited Englind third time in 1928 and also in 1930 to took part in informal discussion with members of thr Round Table Conference. He was appointed as a member  of “Sindh Separation Coference”in 1932.

24.1.1874

Birth of Veromal Begraj at Sukkur.Educated at Sukkur and Shikarpur and after passing Public Service Examination pn 1893, joined Albert Press at Sukker. In 1901 established his own Printing Press and founded weekly “Sindhi”.Took active part in politics and was fined for printing book in favour of Swadeshi. He remained  President of Sindh Provicial Congress Committee and Municipal Councillor. After 1931, left Congress and joined Sindh Hindu Sabha of which he became President also.Breathed his last on 16.7.1956.

1875

Birth year of Bheromal Maharchand Advani. He was very serious and sincere man of letters, writer; poet and compiler of Social History.Though he contributed a lot towards development of Sindhi literatutre, but his most important books are:” Aanand Sundrika”( Novel/1910), “Mohni Bai” (Novel/1917); “Golan Ja Goondar”(Translated Novel/1928); “Sindh Jo Selani”(1923/on Shah Latif); “ Sindh  Ji Hindun Ji Tarikh”(1946) and “ Sindhi Boli Ji Tarikh”(1941). He died in 1950.

30.10.1875

E.M.H.Fulton, Educational Inspector of Sindh, notifies that thr teachers in High Schools and Anglo _ Vernacular Schools drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs 50 must pas an Examination in Devanagri _ Sindhi by May 1876 .

2.3.1877

Birth of Rejhomal Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad.Did B.A in 1898 and LL.B in 1901. After remaining Sub Judge ( Mehar, in 1906) and Residet Magistrate (1907), he got premature retirement in 1912 and started Law practice at Larkano. He was know as a master of Philology and Ethnology. He was an active member of the Sindh Hindu Sabha.

18.4.1877

Birth of Kalumal Pahlumal. After graduating in Arts and Law from the Bombay University, he started  practice in 1904. He was a member, Karachi Municipality for about 6 years and Acting Principal Law College from its inception in Karachi till about  the end of 1927. He retired from the post of Chief Judge, Small Causes Court in 1935. Earn the title of “Diwan Bahadur”in 1936 and was later on made Justice of Peace.

1878

Birth year of Diwan Bhagchand Essardas Sipahimalani.  After Mariculation, he joined D.J.Sindh College in 1910-11. He was the first two editors of the D.J.College Miscellany. He  got himself appointed as the Private Secretary to  Qadir Khan,  Khairpur State Minister.Entered Revenue Department as Mukhtyarkar and rose to the post of Dy. Collector. He died in 1932.

1878

The Sindh Salt Department is organised.

1878

The Karachi Municipality sets example to Sindh of levying a house-tax.

1878 ( March)

Kotri Bridge is opened for  Railway  Trafic.

15.5.1878

Birth of Rupchand Bilaram at Shikarpur. Educated in “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” ( Hyderabad) and “ D.J.Sindh College” (Karachi).Did LL.B in 1901 from Bombay University and started practice, was Nominated as Member of the The Bombay Legislative Council for 1919-1920. He was appointed as Additional Judicial Commissioner of Sindh on 21.6.1923. He remained Vice President and President of The  Sindh Natural History Society for years.

1.10.1878

Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and Municipal Commissions in various districts are declared as under: LARKANO DISTRICT : Kambar, Ratodero; Sehwan and Bubak. HYDERABAD DISTRICT: Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar; Hala; Nasarpur and Matiari. THAR AND PARKAR DISTRICT: Jamesabad, Digti; Umaekot; Sanghar; Khipro, Pithoro; Nagarparkar; Chhachhro; Mithi and Diplo. SUKKUR DISTRICT: Shikarpur, Rohri; Garhiyasin; Ghotki; Umauro and Daharki. NAWABSHAH DISTRICT: Tando Adam, Shahdadpur; Naushero Feroz; Moro and Kandiaro.KARACHI DISTRICT: Kotri, Manjhand; Thatta and Keti Bandar.

1879

Birth year of Seth Sobhraj Chetumal. He was born at Shikarpur. He remained Municipal Councillor (Karachi), Hon. Magistrate and President of the “Karachi Social Service League”.By profession he was merchant. His benevolence knew no bounds.He benifited so many institutions by his largeness of heart and donated them handsome money.He breathed his last on 20.11.1928.

19.2.1879

Jagatrai Issardas Shivdasani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on he became Educationalist & writer. After 1947 left Sindh for Kotah, Rajistan.

1879 ( March)

Birth of Asoodomal Hukumatrai Advani at Hyderabad. He did B.A in 1902 and joined Education Department in 1904.He remained Administative officer for Municipal Schools for years and retired in 1934.

22.11.1879

Birth of Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani at Thatta. Did Diploma (Civil) and after partition migrated to india (Ahmedabad). Eared name and fame as Poet and Novelist there.

25.11.1879

Birth of Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, known as T.L.Vaswani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing M.A , he was appointed  Professor of English in Calcutta. Also remained Principal of the” Dayalsing College”, Lahore, the “Victoria College”, Bihar and “Mahendra College”. He rsigned to took part in the Non _ Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress. He also contributed to political literature and his books: “Indian Arise”, “Awake Young India”; “Indian Adventure”; “India in Chains”; “ Builders of Tomorrow” and “ Apostles of Tomorrow”earned fame.He established “ Meera School”in Hyderabad and  founded and edited “Saint Mala” there.After partition migrated to India and lived in Poona where he breathed his last on 17.1.1966. He was a Freedom Fighter, Social worker, Philospher and Spritual leader of his own right.

1880

Birth year of Diwan Dingomal Gurmukhdas Mirchandani. He was born at Hyderabad. After Matriculation (1896) from Hyderabad, he joined D.J.Sindh in 1897. Entered Revenue Department in 1901. Was Mahalkari (1908) and  Mukhtyarkar (1910), Resident Magistrat of Naushero Feroze (1916) and City Magistrate of Shikarpur (1917). From 1919-1928 acted as Chief Officer  Hyderabad District Local Board.He was promoted to the post of Dy. Collector in 1927.Remained  Huzur Dy. Collector from 1929 to 1935. He remained associated with many Organisations/ Associations. Such as:  “ Sindh Hidu Provdent Fund” ( President), “Gur Sangat”, Hyderabad ( Trustee); “Khudaabad Amil Panchayat” (member of the Working Committee); “ Sindh Hindu Sabha”, Hyderabad( President) and  “Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha”( Vice President).

1880

Civil Hospital is opened at Sukkur.

10.2.1880

Birth of Durgdas Bhojrai Advani at Hyderabad.After doing Matriculation joined D.J.S.College in 1896.Joined P.W.D in 1901 but after short time resiged and setup as an Architect.Took part in public life, specially in the Home Rule League agitation. Remained member of the Bombay Legislative Concil (1924-1925) and Mayor of Karachi in 1937.He was President of the Karachi Social Service League and was associated with other organisations.

16.5.1880

Birth of Diwan Hashmatrai Lalsing Gidwani. After Graduation (1902)  started professional life as a Clerck in the Treasury Office, Hyderabad and retired in 1935 as Dy. Collector. He was associated eith so many Organisations/ Associations of social and eduational nature, and some of them were: “ Hyderabad Educational Society” (Vice President), “ Navalrai Hiranand Industrial Academy”(President); “R.B. Tarachand Shoukiram Amil Relief Fund”(Secretary) and “Poor Amil Women Marriage Fund”(President).

24.6.1880

Birth of Lokamal Gobindbaksh Malkani .Educated at Hyderabad and Karachi( D.J.Sindh College). Very influecial figure in local politics of Hyderabad and was known as “ King-Maker”. Remained Hon.Magistrate and member of the Hyderabad District Local Board for more than 20 years. He also remained Advisor to the Hyderabad Municipality for 37 years.

1881

Dayaram Gidumal, an Assistant Collector, proposes that the Devanagri –Sindhi  Script  should be abolished as it is neither popular, and nor useful.

1881

The Medical School is started at Hyderabad. The Civil Surgeon is assigned duty as Superintendent. Four Assistant Surgeons are made responsible for teaching. The course is that of the Bombay University L.C.P.S of four years.

1881 ( January)

The Barhmo Samaj Conference is held in Calcutta and is attended by Sadhu Navalrai, Tarachand Vishno (Sub Judge, Hyderabad); Diwan Dharamdas Bhojraj and Diwan Gurbomal Joharsing (Judge) of Sindh.

27.7.1881

Diwan Shokiram Diwan Nandiram (Father of Navaram, Sadhu Hiranand; Tarachand  and Motiram), retired Mukhtiyarkar and Mukhi of “Khudabadi Amil Panchayat”breaths his last.

1882

Birth year of Shamdas P.Gidwani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Income Tax officer and member of War League. He founded Karachi” Social Service League” and remained Vice President of the” Young Amils Association”.

1882

The Memorial is sent to “ Indian Education Commission”, set up by the Government of India, underlining the educational needs of Sindh with specific proposals such as the opening of more Secondary Schools and establishment of Normal School. It is signed by Dayaram Jethmal ( Later on onr of founders of the D.J.Sindh College),Diwan Metharam of Hyderabad; Diwan Gidumal Shahani ( At that time Civil Judge, Shikarpur); Diwan Wadhumal Chandiram; Seth Alumal Trikamdas; Fathchand Attaram; Udharam Mulchand and Pestonji Byramji Kotwal.

December 1882

Though date and month not confirmed but, it is sure that in 1882, first ever organization : Sindh Sabha: takes birth. The association consisting of Hindus & Muslims worked for social up lift and also influenced the society for working for better change. Sindh Sabha took part indirectly in Muncipal elections also.

1883

Birth year of Narayan (Suratram) Bulchand Butani.Stood 2^nd in the University of Bombay and 1^st in Sindh at the Matrculation in 1900.Got admission in D.J.Sindh College Karachi.Did B.A in 1904, B.Sc in 1906,and M.A in 1906. First Sindhi to obtain a First at the M.A. Appointed on the staff of D.J.Sindh College first in 1907 as an Assistant and then as Professor of Physics.Became the Vice Principal in 1916 and the Principal in 1927 of D.J.Sindh College.

1883

Birth year of Mukhi Harkrishindas Gurodinomal Sagrani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Businessman, Justice of Peace; Hon. Magistrate; Municipal Councillor and Founder President of “Sindh Workees Association” (Formed in 1917). He was elected to the Bombay Legislative Assembly as a member in 1927, but resigned in 1930 for taking part in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by  the Congress.

8.3.1883

Birth of Hotchand Mulchand Gurbaxani at Hyderabad.After doing Matric  from N.H.Academy,Hyderabad Joined D.J.Sindh College for further studies in 1900.Did B.A in 1905 and M.A in 1907.Got appointment as Assistant Professor of English  and Persian  at Wilson College in 1908 from where he did M.A, and soon after was appointed in D.J.Sindh College.He became Vice Principal in 1927. In 1928 took  Ph.D from the University of London on writing  Thesis on  “ Mysticism in English Poetry”.Remained the Principal of  the D.J.Sindh College.Earned name and fame for his writtings and research work. The compilation of “Shah Jo Risalo”speaks of his research worth. His books : “ Rooh Rehan”, “ Noor Jahan”(Novel/1915) and “Luwaria Ja Lal”(1934) are his valuable addition to Sindhi literature. He died in 1947.

1883 ( April)

Birth of Diwan Partabrai Dhanrajmal Punwani at Hyderabad.Did Matric in 1900 and after obtaining degree of Law started pratice.He was appointed A.P.P in 1935 and Advocate General of Sindh in 1937 and went on pension in 1943.He earned name and fame in Allah Bux Soomro murder case when he was was engaged as Special P.P for conducting this case.He was associated with so many Clubs and Associations such as Sindh Bar Council ( President), Rotary Club ( President, 1939) and Karachi Club ( President, 1940).

1.9.1883

Birth of Tahilram Bassarmal Aswani at Hyderabad.He passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College for further education. Did B.A. LL.B and started law practice. From 1910 to 1941 he continued to be a Municipal Councillor of Hyderabad and remained President of the Municipality for four times.He startes Bhaiband Cooperative Bank in 1909 and later on started  Sindh National Bank. From 1928 to 1933 he took keen interest in the promotion of Girl’s education . He was eminent Cogress leader and  attended its Annual Sessions since 1906, Remained the President of Harijin Sang Sabha. He was made Chairman of the Sindh Hidu Coference also.

17.9.1883

Birth of Shewaram Dewanmal Vazirani at Thatta. He was Zamidar , Merchant and Hon.Magistrate First elected non-official President of the Karachi Local Board, a predominatly Muhammadan Constituency which he held from 1920 to 1928 Associated with so many organisations.Received title of” Rao Sahib” in 1921 and “Rao Bahadur”in 1927.

1884

The elective principle is introduced into Municipalities in Sindh and here after half Concillors will be elected, the rest to be nominated by the Commissioner-in-Sindh.

1884

Birth year of Gulrajmal J.H . Was born at Sehwan. Merchant and Municipal Councillor of Karachi. Vice Prasident of “Sehwani General Panchayat” and Local “Arya Samaj” and Chairman local Branch of the “Widhwa-Vavan Sahik Sabha”.

1884

The first “Sindh Sudhar” Paper in Sindhi , brought out by Education Department is handed over to the “Sindh Sabha”and Sadhu Hiranand becomes its Editor.

1884

The “ Sindh Sabha” discusses the nature of electorate for civic elections in Karachi and apparently influences the decision of the authorties in this respect. The government intended to introduce Seprate Electorate System and also in this meeting Muslim members proposed the same but decision was taken by  majority.

8.2.1884

Birth of Sant Kodosing Taeenmal Bhambhani at Shikarpur.After getting primary and secondary education at Shikarpur and Sukkur, joined D.J.Sindh College, at Karachi.Did LL.B from Bombay University and started law practice. He served as a teacher also. Established “ Kanya Maha Vidalya” at Larkano. After the partition, he migrated to India.

15.3.1884

Consequent upon developing differences with Hindu Memebers of Sindh Sabha, Mr. Hassan Ali Effindi forms Sindh Muhammadan Association. This organisation remained active and functional till sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

17.5.1884

Birth of Sant Dholaram Gangaram at Hatri, District Larkano. He was a spritual leader. He after the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last on 28.10.1951 in Ulhasnagar.

8.6.1884

Birth of Swami Achal Parsad Hashmatrai Nathani at village Sujawal Tunio of Taluka Mirokhan.He was the follower of Swami Poorandas and earned name and fame as spritual leader . He breathed his last on 11.3.1946.

23.8.1884

Birth of Tolasing Khushalsing Advani at Hyderabad.Passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College. Did B.A in 1906 and LL.B in the same year and called to the Bar. Legal Advisor to various organisations.President of the “Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.

26.12.1884

Birth of Sahibsing Boolsing Shahani at Hyderabad.Educated at Hyderabad in “N.H.Academy”, and served in the Central Stamp Office.His book “Stamp Law and Proceedure”(1937) earned name for him. He also translated  a Novel and that was published with title of “ Seel Prekhsha”.

1885

The Tramway system is opened in Karachi. Trams are to be driven by steem.

1885

First ever Book Store is opened in Upper Sindh ( Sukkur) by Master Harising Dingomal.

1885

The social organization known as  “ Arya Samaj Mandal” is formed in Karachi. This organization rendered valuable social services in Karachi for years. Its Annual Report for the year 1923 reveals that the Mandal was running three schools ( Putri Patshala with 80 girls students, D.A.V.school with 75 boys students and Gujrat school with 75 students). This organization established  a rich library and arranged so many lectures also.

1885

Birth year of Jethmal Parsram Gulrajani. He was born at Hyderabad. Later on he earned name and fame in politics, journalism and literature. He was active leader of the Home Rule League and was sentenced to two years imprisonment on account of contributing editorial in his “ Bharatwasi”Newspaper against  the Rowllat Bill. He edited “Sindhwasi”, “Parakh”; “Sindh Herald” and “ Rooh Rehan”.He established “ Sindhi Sahitya Society” and published handsome number of books in Sindhi. He was an outstaning Freedom Fighter, Journalist; Poet and Writer.He brathed his last on 6.7.1948.

1885

Birth year of  Bhagat Kanwarram Tarachand. He was born at Jarwar. He was an outstandind Bhagat, Saint and eminent Social worker. His benevolence knew no bounds of religion, caste and creed. He helped and benifited so many individuals and families. He was a Role Model in various fields. For the whole time his ife he preached peace and love but,was made killed without no reason. He breathed his last on 2.11.1939.

25.1.1885

Birth of Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiyani at Hyderabad. He matriculated  in 1903 from the N.H.Academy, Hyderabad.He was outstanding Literary figure, and Freedom Fighter. In 1922, he earned imprisonment due to political activities. Founded “Sindhi Sahat Society”for publication of Sindhi Books. He remained Assistant Secretary for  “Central Advisory Board for Sindhi Literature”( Now known as “Sindhi Adabi Board”). He was believer of Hindu – Muslim Unity and that is why he translated book “ Hazrat Muhammad  Rasool-u-ullah” in Sindhi. Number of his publication is more than forty. Some of them are: “ Shahano Shah”, “ Son warnyoon Dilyoon” and “ Sach Tan Sadkay”. After partition migrated to India wher he breathed his last on 8.4.1955 in Bombay.

27.6.1885

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani  drafts Representation under title: “Collegiate Education” and dedicates it to the  Commissioner – in Sindh. He emphasises on the need and importance of higher education  and urges for establishment of a college in Sindh.

3.12.1885

With the donation (Rs 1500) of Diwan Nawalrai and Diwan Sahajrai Chandomal Advani ( Rs 1500), the Girls School ( Shokiram Chandomal Girls School) is opened by the Hyderabad Municipality. Diwan Nawalrai and his brother Sadhu Hiranand agree to teach without any remmuniration.

1886

Birth year of Tolaram Menghraj Balani. He was born at Naushero Feroz. After passing 6^th Standard, he joined  Edudation Department as a teacher and later on left the job and joined Journalism. He launched Movement agaist the partition of Bengal.He was one of the hot-liner Freedom Fighters and active member of the Congress. By  virtue of poetry and journalism, he advocated the political philosophy of his party. He founded and edited “ Voice of Sindh”, “Mata”; “Desh Mata” and “ Sindh Shewak”.Some of his books are: “Jeea Andar Jang”, “Giyan Gulzari”; “ Taleem Jo Taro”; “ Aajiz Ja Aalap” and “ Dadabhai Nauroji”. He breathed his last on 13.7.1913. ( Note: in few bokks it has been stated that he was born in 1884)

1886

The Book Store is opened in Shikarpur by Pokardas.

1886

Municipality at Nagarparkar is abolished.

1886

Anglo – Vernacular School is established at Bhiria by the “Bhiria Education Society”- the society having majority of Hindu members.  

1886 (Sept)

It is decided that a college be started in Sindh ( Karachi) as an added Institution and be managed by a Committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Government nominees and representatives of Local Bodies who would contribute to the College Fund.

11.10.1886

The Committee formed for the establishment of a college in Sindh, in its meeting decides the subjects to be taught and strenght of staff to be appointed. Amongst present were: G.M.Macpherson ( Acting Commissioner – in – Sindh ), E.T. Candy ( Judicial Commissioner ); Colonel R.Grawford ( Collector, Karachi); Rev.Bambridge; K.B.Faiz Muhammad Fatah Ali Khan; K.B. Palanji Adarji Mistri and E.Giles ( Educational Inspector ). Dayaram Jethmal was absent.

12.12.1886

Birth of Tarachand Deumal Gajra at Shikarpur. He did B.A (Hon) in 1908 and M.A in 1911. Joined Education Department as teacher in 1913. After serving for nine years, he quit the job and took active part in  the Non- Cooperation Movement  and in 1924 rejoined the previous job. He founded and edited weekly “ Partab” .. Wrote and published so many books such as “ Arya Nari”( 1931),”Guru Prasad”(1932) and “Samskar Dipka”(1941) etc. Migrated to India afyer Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1887

Birth year of Hasasing H. Advani.He was educated at  “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” at his Native place Hyderabad.Started his Career by joining P.W.D in 1905 and later on became Architect.He was Municipal Counciller, famous Player, Social Worker and literature-loving person.He remained  Office-Bearer of The “ Rabindarnath Tagore Literary and Dramatic Club “ , Treasurer of “The Sindh Natural History Society”for years;  Vice President of the Karachi “Social Service League”and  the President of “ Hyderabad Amil Community of Karachi”

1887

Birth Year of Hasasing Hirasing Butani. He was born at Hyderabad. Retired as Excise Inspector in 1934. He was the President of “Sehwani General Panchayat” for years.

1887

A Training College is opened at Hyderabad so as to train teachers for Primary Scools..

17.1.1887

The Govenor of Bombay, Lord Reay performs the oppening ceremony of the “Sindh Arts College ( later on renamed as D.J.Sindh College). The College is opened with 28 students on roll and has been housed in a small building at the site known as Thattai Compound.

15.8.1887

Birth of Essardas Wadhumal Raisinghani at Halani.Writer of his own right and  Freedom Fighter.Author of Books such as “Mahatma Gandhi” (1918) and “Masoomi Mahfil” (Child Literature, translated from works of Tagore-1919) etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Kandesh.

1888

Birth year of Dharamdas Tekchand Mariwala.Did B.A in 1908 and M.A in 1909.Began life in the  Punjab as a Professor of History.He was appointed as Lecturer in History and Economics in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as Professor in 1916.

1888

Birth year of Tillumal Menghraj Advani.Stood 2^nd in the University at Matriculation in 1904.Did B.A in 1908 , M.A in 1909 and LL.B in 1911. First a Lawyer, then Professor of English at the  D.A.V. College Lahore , and S.P. College,Srinagar. He was appointed as a Lecturer in English in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as a Professor in 1917.He edited sevsral well-known English clsssics.

 1888

Birth year of Acharya J.B.Kriplani at Hyderabad.Did M.P, M.A. Freedom Fighter and remained Genral Secretary and Presidet of Congress.Contributed a lot to Political Literature in English such as “The Gandhian Way”, “The Non-Violent Revolution”, “The Indian National Congress”, “Politics of Charkha”and “Gandhi,the Stateman”etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in New Delhi.

1888

Birth year of Khoobchand Essardas Thadhani.He obtained degree in Agriculture from Poona Agricultural College and was appointed as the Head Master, Agricultural School Mirpurkhas.Proceeded to USA for further studied.He remained Fellow of Lineann Society of London and Royal Horticultural Society of London. On return, he was appointed as the Station Director, Sakrand Agricultural Research Station. He earned titles of “ Rai Sahib” and  “Rao Bahadur” and retired in 1944 in capacity of the the Director of Agriculture, Sindh.

15.8.1888

The “ Social Reforms Association”, Hyderabad  got its registraion approved under “ Company Act –V1 of 1884”.This organisation was started by Sadhu Hiranand, Diwan Nawalrai; Diwan Tarachand and Diwan Kouromal Chandanmal.Prior to its registration, the Association has established more than five Girls Schools in Hyderabad.

28.19.1888

Jacob, Educational Inspector Sindh , performs openning ceremony of the “Union Academy” ( later on renamed as N.H.Academy) at Hyderabad. The School has been started by  Sadhu Hiranand and his brother Navalrai.

28.12.1888

Birth of Raghumal Chatram Motwani at Butra.Author of a few Books such as “Gulabi Gul”(1946).Migtated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1889

Birth year of Naromal Alomal . He was born at Thano Boolan Khan and earned name and fame as a Bhagat.

1889

Birth year of Thakurdas Gulomal. He was born at Sukkur.After doing Matric he passed Drawing Teachers Examination in 1912. He was appointed as a Drawing Teacher but during the Non – Cooperation Movement left the job and joined politics and earned name as Gandhi of Sukkur. He edited “ Congress” and “Swadehi” and also remained  Municipal Councillor for two terms.During “ Quit India Movement”, he published Pamphlet ( Jawahir Girjina) and on these grounds was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. After the partition, he migrated to India.

1.1.1889

The title of  “Rao Bahadur” is coferred on Alumul Trikamdas, by the Viceroy and Governor – General, Lansdowne.

17.1.1889            

Lalsing Hazarising Ajwani takes birth in khairpur. Later on he beame Writer & Educationist. in 1919 became professor in Ahmedabad and after some time in D.J.S.College karachi .in 1947 left for Bombay.

18.2.1889

Birth of Sant Sawami Atalram Sadhram at Lashkri Chandio in Larkana District. After partition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last in 1958.

27.3.1889

The Lansdowne Railway Bridge of Rohri-Sukkur is  inaugurated by  Lord Ray.

20.9.1889            

Hashmatrai lekhraj Chablani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on knows as H.L.chablani, welknown Educationist and Leading Sindh Anti Seprationist and  Freedom Fighter. He breathed his last in 1933.

29.10.1889

Birth of  Nirmaldas Dharamdas Gurbaxani at Hyderabad, eminent Educationist and Writer.Wrote Biographies of  Brahmnand Keshav Chanar Sen (1930),Raja Ram Mohan Ray (1930) and Sadhu Nawalrai and Sadhu  Hiranand (1935). Migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

25.12.1889

Birth of Dr. Choitram Partabrai Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad.After Matriculation, he joined Education Department and was appointed as a teacher in Middle School Bubak. Did LCPS in 1913 and was appointed as Doctor but in 1915 resigned from the post and participated in public life. He remained Municipal Councillor, President of the Sindh Congress and member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly.He started Tilk High School and organised “Sindh Hidu Sabha”.He earned  18 months imprisonment and House Arrest due to his political activites.After partition migrated to India where he brathed his last on 12.9.1957.

1890

Birth year of V.D.Bhatt. Municipal Councillor, Vice President of the“Audicha Brahm Samaj”. Joined Indian  Medical Department in 1912, served in the First World War with Expepenitionary Force “D”and was wounded in both legs. Served in the Persian Expenitionary Force and finally on N.W.Frontier in an Afghan War.Resigned in 1921 and came to practise in Karachi.He was a leading Social worker of the Gujrati Community.

15.1.1890

Birth of Rochiram Jethra at Larkano.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Adipur. Earned name and fame as Writer and Poet. Wrote, composed and translated Books such as “ Shrinagar Shatak”,”Hardvar-Jo-Ithas”and “ Gian Bharyal Vachan”etc.

15.8.1890

Birth of Naraindas Ratanmal Malkani at Hyderabad.He was M.P.M, LL.B and B.T. Participated in the Movement of Freedom and wrote Books also. Some of them are: “Baranyoon Bolyoon”(1925), “Kashmir Jo Sair”(1927), “Dhampad”( Traslation-1825) and “Jawahar Aatam Katha” (1947). After Partition he migrated to India and settled there in New Delhi. He breathed his last on 19.2.1974.

1890 (Nov)

Birth of Diwan Thanwardas Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad. He was a famous Advocate of Larkano and Karachi. He remained the Vice Principal of the Karachi Law College and editor of the “ Young Lawyer”

1891

The Female Training College for the purpose of providing trained  teachers to Girls Primary schools is opned at Hyderabad..

1.1.1891

Under the new arrangement ( The Bombay District Municipal Act of 1884), the General Body of Karachi Municipality is constituted of 32 members of whom 16 are elected and 16 are ex 0 offico and nominated.Elected Hindu Municipal Commissioners are: Udharam Mulchand, Hotchand Khushhaldas; Alumal Trikamdas; Shewaram Ramrakhiomal; Doulatram Jethmal; Gidumal Lekhraj; Harchandrai Vishindas; Tahilram Khemchand (and nominated are): Sahijram Gangadhar and Shewakram Awtram.

1891

Birth year of Jamiatrai Vishindas Lakhani.Did B.Sc in 1911 and M.Sc with distiction from the Wilson College and Indian Institute of Science in 1916.He did Ph.D from Edinburgh for doing research  in  Chemistry. Prior to this he was appointed as a Professor of Chemistry in D.J.Sindh College in 1919

4.5.1891

Birth of Gobind Vazirmal Utansing at Hyderabad.Educated at Bombay and London.Graduated at Arts from Elphinstone College, Bombay in 1912 .Called to the Bar from Middle Temple in 1917.Served in War Office during 1914-1916 and remained Special Police Constable in London from 1918 to 1917.Practised at Karachi Bar (1917-1924) and was appointed as  Registrar, in  the court of the Judicial Commissioner, in 1924.

21.5.1891

Birth of Diwan Hikmatsing Amarsing Adwani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric and Sindhi Final, he joined  Government service and was appointed as Mukhtyarkar in 1934 and also got promotion to the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner.

11.7.1891

Birth of Hassanand Radhakrishin Bhatheja at Shikarpur. Educated at Larkano and Shikarpur High Schools,Bombay and Oxford.Eminent Educationist and associated with various Universities as the Head of Department.Commissioner Patna Municipality (1924), President A’ll Sindh Students Conference”(1926),Member “Sindh Coference”(1932).Author of “Tricameral Legislatures in India”, “Financial Problems of Bihar and Orisa” and “Constitutional Problems of India”.

1892

Birth year of Janardhandas Lokumal Bhojwani. Born at Karachi. Matriculated from N.J.V.High School i 1909 and later on joined D.J.S.College. Passed LL.B in 1918. Originated the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. A well-known Advocate and Municipal Corporator and Member of the D.J.S.College Standing Committee.

17.8.1992

Birth of Rochiram Gangaram Sadani in Karachi.Eminent Teacher and Weiter.Author of so many Books and some of them are: “Insan Ain Insanyat”(1921), “Insan Jo Akhreen Maqsad Kahiro Aahi”(1828), “Umar Marvi”(1929),” Tarang” (Poetry-1936) and “Valmenki Ramain”(1944). He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

15.10.1892

The Commissioner – in – Sindh, Evans James chairs the function of opening ceremony of the building of the Sindh Arts College. The College is renamed as (D.J.Sindh College) “Dayaram Jethmal Sindh College”.. The actual cost of the construction of building is Rs 1,86,514 of which the government paid Rs 97,193. The design of the building has been prepared by J.Strachen, the Engineer of the Karachi Municipality.

1893

The Victoria Jubilee Lady Dufferin Hospital is opened at Shikarpur.

24.5.1893

Jacob, Educational Inspector in Sindh presides over the Annual Function of the “ Union Academy” in Hyderabad. Sadhu Hiranand presents the Progress Report.

23.12.1893

Birth of Ghanshyam Jethanand Shiwdasani at Hyderabad.He was Writer also and translated some Religious Literature. He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1893

Birth year of Motandas T. He was born at Sukkur. He was Land Lord, Business man and Proprietor of T. Motandas and Company, Karachi.He developed his business into General Merchants and Agency of Messrs Peek, Frean and Co.Ltd., London, in 1910 but in 1940 transfered his Head Office to Karachi and added Wine Department also.

1894

The Sindh Hidu Provident Society, established  by  Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani with cooperation of  Bhai Moolchand and others, is registered.

22.6.1894

Fathchand Mangatram Vaswani is born at Baguldero, District Larkano. He served in Education Department as a teacher. He was co-writer in so many publications of his brother Mellaram Vaswani, who was popular publisher and writer. After partition, he left Sindh and settled in Adipur, Kutch, Gujrat, where he breathed his last.

1894 (November)

The Sindh Sabha submits is representation to the Viceroy at Karachi while he is on visit of Sindh. His attention is invited to the backwardness of Sindh in the field of higher education.

1.9.1894

Birth of Seth Partabrai Sukhdas. He was born at Mirpurkhas. He remained the President of the Mirpurkhas Municipality (1928) and member of the Sindh legislative Assembly. He breathed his last on 13.12.1965.

1894

“ The D.J.Sindh College Amature Dramatic Society” is formed in the college and the drama “ Naldemanti” is staged on this occasion.

1895

The Anglo-Vernacular News paper “ Khai Khwah” is founded in Karachi and later on in 1902 is shifted to Larkana.

1895

Social –cum- religious Organisation, “ Sudhar Sabha” is established  at Sukkur, by Sadu Gokaldas.

1895

Birth  year of Diwan Shankarsing Aawatsing Adwani. He was born at Hyderabad . After doing LL.B , started law practice with his father. He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1925 and was promoted to the post of Additional Sessions Judge in 1936. It is important point to note here that he was appointed as Special Session Judge for Hur Tribunal.

12.1.1895

Birth of Hemandas Roopchand Wadhvani at Hyderabad.After doing M.B.B.S he served as Doctor in Jacobabad and Karachi.He was selected as a minister in first ever Sindh Cabinet. He was included in the Cabinet as a minister for second time from 1942 to 1945.He was founder President of “Sindh Minorities Association “.  

13.4.1895

Birth of Tirathsing  Jhamatsing Lalwani at Karachi.He earned name and fame as the Chairman “Preem Parcharak” a weekly Sikh Newspa[er published at Hyderabad. He was Municipal Councillor in Karachi also.

12.12.1895

Birth of  Vishno Nainaram Sharma at Hyderabad.Eminent Freedom Fighter,Journalist and Writer. Author of 8 Books such as “ Be Insafi Kean Door Kaji” (1925), “Samywad”(1925) and “Sindh Jo Thogi” etc.He was amongst those writers who introduced Literature of Socialism in Sindhi.After Partition migrated to India.

He breathed his last on 25.6.1973 in Adhipur, Gandhidam, Gujrat.

25.12.1895

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani, delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Seven sins against women”. The Lecture programe is arranged and organised by the “Sudhar Sabha”,Sukkur. Later on this lecture was published by Tikamdas Ashram, Rohri, for distribution.

2.5.1896

9^th Bombay Provincial Coference is held at Karachi. About 150 delegates have reached to participate, besides a large number of visitors. The remarkable feature of the Conference is that all Communities have joined hands in the movement. Hart Davis (the Sessions Judge), Gloster ( the Joint Judge); Melver (the District Superintendent of Police) and Strachan ( Municipal Secretary) are among the participants.Details of proceedings are available on the Website of the Gul Hayat Institute.

1896 (Oct)

“Qaisria Press” is founded by Diwan Kundanmal Mangharsing at Hyderabad.

1896 (December)

Plague breaks out in Karachi.The pestilence took a toll of 3,387 ( Hindus and Muslims) lives in city between December 1896 and June 1897.

2.12.1896

Birth of Tilokchand Gopaldas at Bhirya.Started Government service after completion of his education. He quit the job and took part in politics  and proved himself as an active local Congress leader. Founded and edited wekkly “Hind Samachar”at Nawabshah. After the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last in Ajmir on 26.6.1955.

24.12.1896

Birth of Mangharam U. Malkani at Hyderabad. He  was Graduate.Served in D.J.Sindh College and also remained office – brarer of the “ Rabendranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.Outstanding figure of his times.He was Writer , Actor and Director of his own right. He was author of more than twenty books.Before partition, his publications consist of “ Khan ji Khata”(Drama/1930), “Anarkali” ( Drama/1930); “ Panj Nandha Natak” (One – Act Plays/1973) and “Pangti Parda”(One – Act Plays/1938). After partition, he migrated to India and continued his contribution towards Literature and Education. He ramained there as President of the “Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”, Bombay for more than 14 years and  the Head of the Department of English in “Jai Hindh College”.He wrote so many  books there, including         “ Sindhi Nasur Ji Tarekh” (1968).

1896

Birth Year of Professor Hassanand Jadoogar. He was born at Kandyaro.He was out standing Juglar,Social worker; Freedom Fighter and writer.His publications consist of dozen of books. “Hasanand Vakia Bheta”,”Hidu Hosh Dhar”; “Bawanjah Akhri Boodh”; “Bombay Ji Behayai Kandi Kaloor Kalyan Meen” and “ Dharam Guro Keen Dhareel”are some of them. After partition, he migrated to India and breathed his last there on 22.9.1966.

1897 (Jan)

“ Nava Vidyalya” is started by Pribhdas Shewakram Adwani in a rented building at Hyderabad. This school was recognized as a High school in 1900.

8.1.1897

Plague breaks out in Hyderabad and it took a toll of 28 lives with in five weeks.In Sukkur its visitation left a disastrious effect on Municipal finance.

6.2.1897

Birth of Swami Boodhraj at Hyderabad.After getting required education, joined Education Department as a teacher but, spritual urge compelled him to leave the job. He was famous  Spritual Leader, poet and writer. His publications consist of “ Andar Jo Aalap”, “Sacho Sathi” and “Sonahri Sukhan”.He breathed his last on 8.12.1944.

15.3.1897

Birth date of Hari Sundar. He was social worker and founder of the “ Kauromal  Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”. He published more than 200 books in Sindh. After partition, he migrated to India.

2.4.1897

Eminent Social worker and founder of “ Sudha Sabha”, Sukkur breathes his last.

14.12.1897

Birth  of Mohandas  Kauromal Khilnahi at Bhirya.He contributed  a lot towards promotion and development of  Sindhi Literature. He wrote his first ever book in 1918 (“Preem Jo Parsad”). Some of his Books are: “Akhlaqi Aawaz “(1937), “Hind Jo Sair”(1934),”Mulhaita Moti”(1946) and “Gandhi Veechar”(1947).He migrated to India and settled in Delhi, where he continued hid literary services. He copiled there collection of his 106 Articles and got it published under title of “ Sahat Jo Singar”.

19.12.1897

Birth of Lekhraj “Aziz” at  Hyderabad. He was poet, critic and dramatist of his own right.His publications consist of “ Kumar Ajeetsing”(Drama/1931). “Adabi Aeeno” (1941),”Sami”; “ Ghul Ain Khar”; “ Kulyat Aziz”; “Pegham – e- Aziz”; “Misir Ji Rani” and “ Shaerani Shama”etc. After partition , he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

1898(Feb)

Birth month of Chanderasen Sahejram Jetley. Born at Karachi. He was a Municipal Councillor, Joint Secretary of the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. Remained Secretary “ Sindh Students Conference”(1923-24),Joint Secretary of the “ Sindh Baluchistan Sanatam Dharma Conference”(1928) and was also the Principal of the “Kanya Maha Vidyala”of Karachi.

1.11.1898

Birthdate of Gobindram Deyalmal Bhavnani. He was a Landlord, Justice of peace  and Hyderabad Municipal Councillor (1925 -1931). Took part in Freedom Movement from the platform of Maha Sabha.

13.11.1898

Birth of Dvarkaprasad Rochiram Sharma at Dadu.Eminent Journalist,Freedom Fighter and Author of so many Books such as “Sindh Jo Prachin Ithas”(1932) and “ Gita Ji Kunji”(1932) etc. After Partition, left Sindh and settled in Jaipur, Rajasthan,India, where he brathed his last on 19.5.1966.

1899

Birth year of Gianchand Teumal Hingorani. After passing Matric joined D.J.S.College in 1905-06. Graduated M.B.B.S from Grant Medical College, Bombay with distinction. F.R.C.S. For some time remained Civil Surgeon, Sukkur. He also remained Municipal Councillor in Karachi.President Municipal Labour Union (1930), President Postal and R.M.S Union of Sindh and Baluchistan (1929),President “Karachi Hidu Maha Sabha”(1924) and President “Urdu Teachers Association”(1928). He was Author of “Sexuel Disorders and Diseases of Young Men and Women”.

2.8.1899

Birth of Kewal L. Motwani at Arazi of District Dadu.Did M.A, Ph.D and contribted in English language. After patition , he settled in Ceylon.

17.7.1899

Birth of  Lalsing Harising Ajwani at Khairpur.Eminent Educationist and Writer.Some o f his Books are: “Veechar”(1941), “Nau Daur” (1947). After  Partition migrated to India earned name and fame there in both fields.His book “History of Sindhi Literature”has earned name and fame for him.

15.11.1899

Birth of Moolchand Jhangaldas at Shikarpur. Eminent Educationist ,Poet and Writer.He compiled Sindhi Poetry of Dilpat in 1930.After Partition left Sindh for India and settled there in Bombay.

1900

The “Hopeful Academy” is opened at Shikarpur by Wadhumal Verhomal. In 1915 it was turned into High school and its name was changed to “Shikarpur Academy”.

1.8.1901

The Larkano District comes into existence and was formed out of the Karachi  and Shikarpur districts.

30.11.1901

Birth of  Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani.By profession Engineer, migrated to India after Partition ang settled there in Ahmedabad.He wrote “ Salees Sindhi Viyakaran” in 1929.

1902

The District Local Board is created in Larkano District with composition of 13 nominated and 12 elected members.

1.4.1902

The Municipality is created at Mirpurkhas

12.3.1902

Birth of Chuharmal Diariomal Hinduja at village Phuka of the District Dadu.Eminent writer and translator.Wrote and translated more than 35 books such as “Pushpanjali”, “ Chokhervali”, “Mukta Dhara” (All from Tagore), “Shri Kanta” and “Grihadah”(Both from  Sart Chandra). After partition left for India and settled there in Ulhas Nagar.

26.9.1902

Birth of Santdas Punhumal Kishnani at Naushero Feroz.He passed Matric. Earned name and fame in Literature and Freedom Movement. In 1921 and second time in 1930, he was sentenced to jail because of his political activites. He composed poetry and was known as Santas “Santal”.After partition migrated to India.

8.10.1902

Birth of Devdat Sharma at Hyderabad. He was vocal and practical advocate of Hindi / Devnagri  script and after partition left for India. He breathed his last in  November 1970 in Delhi.

3.12.1902

Birth of Bulchand Rajpal. He was the founder of the Monthly “Sindhu” (1932), writer; critic and political leader.He remained member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. After the partition, he left Sindh and migrated to India, were he settled in Ahmedabad.

1903

Birt year of Assanand Mamtora.He did B.A ( Hons),B.T ant M.R.S.T and was eminent Educationist and Writer.After Partition migrated to India and settled in Bombay.

1903

Bith year of Chetandev Sharma. He was born at Hyderabad.He was writer, poet; Freedom Fighter and  social worker of his own right. The number of his publication is above 150 and these books are of literary, relogious and political value. His book “Vedic Dharam Mazhaban Jo Mukh”is known as his very important work.

21.2.1903

Birth of Prabhudas  Brahmchari Pyasi at Nawabshah. Eminent writer, Publisher and active worker of the Freedom Movement. Apart from publishing more than 100 Books, he himself also wrote and translated Books such as :”Roshan Rah”(1946), “ Congress Kahani” (1947) and “ Vivekanand”(1946). He migrated to India after partition and breathed his last there.

2.3.1903

Birth of Chooharmal Hindooja at village Fakka of Dadu district. He founded “Ratan Sahitya Mandal” with cooperation of Paroomal Kewalramani in1934.Handsome number of books were published by his Mandal. He also translated some Bengali Novels such as “Da

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