Sindh History (24th March)

1843: Charles Napier writes to Governor-General of India narrating battle between him and Mir Sher Muhammad. This letter has been written from Dubba, four miles from Hyderabad. It is important in a way also that it has indicated the death date of Hosho Shedi in this battle on 24th of March 1843.Whereas it is said and believed that HoshoShedi lost his life in the battle of Minani. Charles Napier writes: ‘ The forces under my command marched this morning at day-break. About half past 8 0’s clock we discovered and attacked the army under the personal command of the Mir Sher Muhammad, consisting of 20,000 men of all arms….. After a combat of about three hours, the enemy was wholly defeated with considerable slaughter, and the loss of all his standards and cannon.’ Napier ends his letter that:’Three Belochee chiefs fell in the action; one of them was the great promoter of the war,-- HOCHE Mahmud SEEDEE.’
1924: It was announced that the ‘National Baby Week’ will be celebrated in Karachi at various places and eminent Congress leader R.K.Sidhva will be its coordinator. In this connection the first program is held today at Lyari – the place, where people are witnessing heavy rains of bullets daily now. As per announcement, other programs will be held on 26.3.1924 at Old Town, on 30.3.1924 at Sadar and on 1.4.1924 at Kiamari.
1935: The branch of Indian National League is opened in Karachi. Details about its office-bearers and Aims & Objects are available at Gul Hayat website. (http://www.gulhayat.com/).
1941: In the public meeting held at Khalikdina Hall of Karachi, G.M.Syed presides over ‘Oath and Pledge Ceremony’ in the support of Pakistan. He starts reading it and is followed by participants. In that PLEDGE, it is said that we Muslims are different Nation and created by Allah with special Assignment, for translating it we need Pakistan. In this PLEADGE it is further said that any kind of sacrifice that is required by /for the cause will be made without any condition and objection.
1948: Urdu should be a common language of the country, says the founder of Pakistan, while addressing Annual Convocation of the Dhaka University.
1968: More arrests are made in connection with Agartala conspiracy. This drama was staged for years and none of accused was awarded any penalty or punishment. It is said that the script of that drama was written in West Pakistan as Bangladesh Flag was designed here and 6-poits were drafted here. It is said that some politicians of West Pakistan had decided to get rid of East Pakistan.
1985: Muhammad Khan Junijo is sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.