HISTORY TODAY (20th SEPTEMBER)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20^{th SEPTEMBER})

20^th September 
 BIRTH DATES

Hashmatrai Chablani (Hyderabad/Economist & leader of the Anti-Separation Movement of Sindh/ birth 20^th September 1889),

 Muhammad Suleman (Soofi Poet/ birth 20^th September 1892),

 Dr.SaranSidiqui (Shikarpur/One of early Muslim lady Doctor of British period/ birth 20^th September 1906),

 Pir Hussamuddin Shah Rashdi (Bahman/Scholar of international repute/ birth 20^th September 1911),

 Bahawal Shikarpuri (Poet/ birth 20^th September 1926),

 Muhammad Mangan Bhutto (Tando Muhammad Khan/Writer/ birth 20^th September 1937),

 Muhammad Ramzan ‘Miskeen’ Sarwari (Sarhari/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1938),

 Asadullah ‘Ghalib’ Solangi (YariDero/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1949),

 Dr. SahirImdad (Poetess & Scholar/ birth 20^th September 1951),

 Ghulam Nabi Kolachi (Badah/Poet/ birth 20^th September 1959),

 Abdul Haji Abro (Founder editor ‘Al-Sindh’ & writer/ birth 20^th September 1961)

Syed Rafiq Amroti (Amrot/ birth 20^th September 1968) 

DEATH DATES

Shaikh Ali Sehvistani (Religious Scholar/ death 20^th September 1288),

 SaqiSujawali (Poet/ death 20^th September 1960),

 Rashid Ahmad Lashari (Poet/ death 20^th September 1970),

 Mir Murtaza Bhutto (Founder PPP-SB/ death 20^th September 1996).

EVENTS

1841: The Governor-General of India Asks Lieutenant Ferry to prepare report and proposal regarding the Sindh and Begari canals serviceable for navigation and extending the irrigation already supplied by them. (Source: letter No.1333).
1884: With the Co-Operation of Mirza Kalab Ali Lahori the branch of Sindh Muhammadan Association is opened in Larkano (Source: Dr.Pathan’s Research article on Larkano).
1933: Dr.Aenni Besant breathes her last. She was born in 1847 in London. She was leader of Theosophy in India and founder of ‘Home Rule League’. Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri, G.M.Syed, Jamshed Mehta remained his followers in political and Theosophical thoughts. Besant Hall of Hyderabad is named after her name. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Home Rule League’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute and uploaded on its website).
1939: Primary Muslim League of Goza of Taluka Khairpur Nathan holds its Annual function and on this occasion, following are elected as its office-bearers: Moulvi Ghulam Muhammad Borar (President), Sirai Haji Lal Bux Rahujo (Vice President), Haji Dhani Bux Chandio (Treasurer), Jan Muhammad Korejo (Joint Secretary), Muhammad Bux Mangrio (General Secretary), Moulvi Taj Muhammad Panhwar and Moulvi Allah Bux Rahujo (Preachers). (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).
1949: Secretary Revenue is directed by the Sindh Government for preparing of the Draft of Bill to abolish Jageerdai system in Sindh. (Source: Sindh Hari Committee;s record).
1950: It appears in press that Muslim is claiming/blaming that Rs.24, 00,000 are outstanding against Fatima Jinnah and Liaquat Ali Khan. (Source: Newspapers).
1954: Proposal is under consideration of the Government to grant provincial status to Khairpur, Bahawalpur and Balochistan. (Source: Newspapers).
1955; some politician demand referendum on the issue of ‘One-Unit scheme’. (Source: ibid).
1956: Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rasdi is appointed as Ambassador for Eygpt. (Source: Interview with Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi).
1958: Nawab Akbar Bugti takes oath as State Minister. (Source: Newspapers).