Sindh History (26th February)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (26th FEBRUARY)  "O.K"

26th February
 BIRTH DATES

1. Tirath Sabhani (Larkano > Mumbai/Journalist & Writer/ birth 26th February 1906),

2.  Kundanlal ‘Nachez” (Rohri > Bhopal/Poet/ birth 26th February 1923),

3. Hafiz Shah ‘Natiq’ (Poet/ birth 26th February 1926),

4. Bhgwan Bhawnani (Hyderabad > Mumbai/Poet & Musician/ birth 26th February 1928),

5. Akhund ‘Zakhmi’ Halai (Poet/ birth 26th February 1938),

6. Akash Amar (Poet/ birth 26th February 1975),

7. Kashif Bukhari (Sukkur/Poet/ birth 26th February 1989).







26th February

DEATH DATES

 1. Abdul Rahman Muhammad Yaqoob (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ death 26th February 1943),

2. Makhdoom Amir Ahmad (Scholar/ death 26th February 1971),

3. Ghulam Abbas ‘Josh’ Qadri (Larkano/Poet/ death 26th February 1962).







EVENT



26th February



1835: British commander attacks Balmere and Mir Noor Muhammad protest with Colonel Pottenger against this action. However helps them to suppress Khosas and other predatory tribes on the border of Cutuch.
1901: Besant Hall of Hyderabad is chartered. It has the best building consisting of a Reading Room, a good library and nice guest house. Khubchand Mewaram is elected its first Secretary. The lodge is after name of Ainne Besant, eminent Theosophist and politician.
1920: ‘Anjuman Ylema-i-Sindh’ issues Fatwa (Judgment) and asks people to boycott with those who participated in ‘Victory Celebrations’ arranged by Government. The defeat of Turkey is defeat of Muslims, they declared. The Fatwa advices participants of celebration to beg pardon to avoid boycott of the people.
1921: The meeting of the ‘Sindh Khilafat Committee’ is held at Larkano. It is decided to amend Rules of the Party, conduct election, and invite application from schools for financial aid/support.
1922: Mr. Taunton, Assistant Collector presides over the public meeting held by Aman Sabha of Garhi Yasin. R.B.Bhai Gokaldas , Bhai Lalsing and Roohullah in their speeches advises people not to join Khilafat.
1940: The vote of the Speaker saves K.B.Allah Bux’s Government. The vote of ‘No-confidence’ cannot be carried out.
1947: lord P. Lawrence, Secretary of State declares on the floor that ‘if the parties did not arrive at the main decision and agreement by the fixed date, it will be possible for British to hand over power to provincial Government.
1969: President Ayub hand over the Government/power to Army Chief General Yahya Khan. Martial law is imposed, assemblies are dissolved and political activities are banned.