Sindh History (21st August)

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (21st AUGUST)

21st August 

 BIRTH DATES

 Kumari Sarswati Advani (Hyderabad/educationist/1906),

 Faqir Sultan Mahar (Rustam/Folklore Poet/1907),

 Sajandas Jhatomal Vatnani (Social worker/1908),

 Rochiram Parchandani (Mithi/Hari Leader/1928),

 Abdul Karim Pali (Atta Muhammad Pali/Poet & Politician/1940),

Allah Rakhio Naeem (Lakho Pir/Journalist/1944),

Sunil Hashmatrai Advani (Mumbai/Artist/1956),

Syed Gul Muhammad Shah Bukhari (Bakho Siyal/Poet, writer & founder of Seerat Library/1960),

Aziz Soomro (Haji Ibrahim Rind/Journalist/1067),

Abdul Majeed Khati (Sanjarpur/Artist/1958)

 

DEATH DATES

 Dayaram Jethmal (Karachi/ founder D.J. Sindh College/1887),

 Dr.Qurban Jhatyal (Social worker & writer/2012).

 

EVENTS

 

   1849: The Government of Bombay communicates to Sindh Commissioner that fined any suitable post for Seth Naumal, ex-Kardar of Karachi, and if it was not possible the Governor would confer on him 1,000 big has of land, it being understood that the grant was for his life time only and arrangements be made to provide water for cultivation. (Source: Letter No.7683).

1927: The Khilafat Conference in Calcutta presided over by Moulana Muhammad Ali and attended by Sindh leaders of Khilafat urges mutual toleration between Hindus and Muslims regarding religious matters and work for the liberation of the Motherland. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1927).

1933: Taking part in the debate on the amendment moved by Dr.M.L.Dixit for having common and not separate electorate in various corporations, Shahnawaz Khan Bhutto opposes the move, today, in the Bombay Legislative Council. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1933).

1947: Hyderabad Dakhan announces its independent status. (Source: Newspapers).

1957: West Pakistan cabinet decides to dispose of Ghulam Muhammad Barrage land as soon as possible. (Source: ibid).

1971: Mahmmod-ul-Haq Usmani, Secretary General of the National Awami Party is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).