Sindh History (20th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (20th SEPTEMBER)

20th September

BIRTH DATES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEATH DATES

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

SaqiSujawali (Poet/ death 20th September 1960),

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

Mir Murtaza Bhutto (Founder PPP-SB/ death 20th 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 Egypt. (Source: Interview with Pir Ali Muhammad Shah Rashdi).

1958: Nawab Akbar Bugti takes oath as State Minister. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (19th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (19th SEPTEMBER)

BIRTH DATES Khowaja Gul Muhammad (Luwari/Saint/ birth 19th September 1763), Qazi Abdul Razaq (Rohri/Writer/ birth 19th September 1892), Muhammad Ali Shah (Matiari/Politician/ birth 19th September 1906), Pirbho ‘Wafa’ (Panjudero>Mumbai/Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 19th September 1915), ‘Mail’ Sarwari (Poet/ birth 19th September 1937), Nabi Bux Khoso (Miandad Khoso/Ex-Secretary & writer/ birth 19th September 1944), Moulvi Muhammad Azizullah (Hab/Religious Scholar/ birth 19th September 1949)

DEATH DATES Piro Muhammad ‘Sail’ (Poet/ death 19th September 1959), Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur (Politician & ex-minister/ death 19th September 1963), ’Shad’ Abbasi (Borra/Poet/ death 19th September 1981)

EVENTS 1935: Colonel Pottenger informs his Government that he is in Bhuj and Diwan Laxmandas, Vakil of Mir Rustam Ali Khan has arrived here with gifts and message and has assured that friendship between him and the Government of India will be everlasting. (Source: letter No.67). 1845: The Superintendent of Cannals and Forest, Sindh submits his proposal to the Commissioner on the construction of Band between Sukkur and Shikarpur. (Source: letter No.233). 1922: Moulvi Muhammad Sidik of Badah announces not to receive any financial aid and grant from Government in future. He supported the Non-Co-Operation Movement launched against Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). 1939: K.B.Ghulam Muhammad Isran of Larkana reaches along with his selected peasants at Sukkur to participate in Masjid Manzilgah agetation. Followers of Pir Ghulam Mujadid also reached at Sukkur from Matiari. However, Pir is arrested. (Source: ibid). 1947: It is the first working day in offices of Pakistan (Source: Newspapers), 1952: High Power Committee is constituted to probe into the murder of the first Prime Minster of Pakistan. (Source: Government Notification). 1959: It has been notified that Guwadar will be under administrative control of Makran District of Kelat Division. (Source: Government Notification). 1960: Water accord is signed by President Ayub Khan and Nehru. Now Ravi, Beyas and Satlij rivers will be for India. Whereas Chunab, Jihlam and Sindhu will be for Pakistan (Source: Newspapers). 1963: Opposition demands changes in Basic Democracy System. (Source: Newspapers). 1969: Ex-President Ayub Khan retires from politics. He remained in power & politics since 1958. He took a decade to be out under pressure. (Source: Newspapers). 1972: Opposition demand fresh election. President Bhutto terms demand as unjustified and a conspiracy against democracy. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute). 1977: Begum Nusrat challenges arrest of her husband Z.A.Bhutto in court (Source: ibid).

Sindh History (17th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th SEPTEMBER)

17th September

BIRTH DATES

Abdul Rahman Muhammad Yaqoob (Karachi/Freedom Fighter/ birth 17th September 1880)

, RaiBahadurShewaramVazirani (Thatto/Politician/ birth 17th September 1883),

Muhammad Ismail Ursani (Educationist, Poet & writer/ birth 17th September 1906),

PoptiHiranandani (Hyderabad >Mombai/Writer/ birth 17th September 1924),

QaziAkhtar (Ex-Sindh Chief Minister/ birth 17th September 1936),

LaxmanBhambhani (Sindh >Jaipur/Writer/ birth 17th September 1938),

Abdul HussainSario (Gund Sharif/T.V.Artist/ birth 17th September 1968)

, MashoorMemon (Veji/Poet/ birth 17th September 1973)

DEATH DATES

Hazrat Makhdoom Nooh (Saint/ death 17th September 1590),

Abdul Sattar Jan Sarhandi (death 17th September 1966).

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger advises his Government that Indus should be treated as proper channel for communication and transportation of British troops and it is advisable to occupy Karachi. (Source: Letter No.108)

1846: Collector of Hyderabad recommends case of re-granting of Jageers to Mir Muhammad Ali and Mir Mubarak Khan son of Ghulam Shah Khanai. (Source: letter No.692).

1922: Turkey’s victory on various war sectors is celebrated by lokal branches of Khilafat Committee at Mullan Abra, near Baqrani; Ali Khan Kambar; Fazul Kalhoro of Dokri Taluka and Wagan. Speeches are made and services of Ghazi Kamal Ataturk are praised. (Source: The Al-Wahid, Karachi)

1955: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested on violation onf ban on his entry in Baluchistan. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute.)

1957: An ugly idea of making more provinces out of existing provinces has dominated hearts and minds of those politicians and people in power, who never accepted the ‘Two Nation Theory’ of their Father of nation and wants to disintegrate Pakistan into pieces. It has been announced by the Government today, that a Commission will be set up very soon to consider creation of Provinces. (Source: Newspapers).

1962: East Pakistan reacts on ‘Sharif Commission’, strike is observed in the length and breadth of east wing and Commission’s recommendations are termed as an act of snatching historical, constitutional, social and educational status from all provincial languages. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: Fatima Jinnah agrees to become Presidential Candidate on behalf of joint opposition from. She was closely related to his brother- founder of Pakistan and was witness to hijacking of power, democracy and freedom from people. She was deprived of seeing his brother who was breathing his last on Drug Road!. Now she desire to see country on the path of democracy. (Source: Newspapers).

1966: General Moosa is appointed as the Governor of West Pakistan, and General Yahya Khan becomes Commander in Chief of the Army. (Source: ibid).

1972: Urdu Quomi Council is formed in Karachi. (Source: Newspapers).

1975: Hearing of reference against NAP is completed. (Source: ‘Source-Material on NAP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (16th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (16th SEPTEMBER)

BIRTH DATES Makhdoom Amin Muhammad Sani (Hala/Saint & Poet/ birth 16th September 1840), Noor Muhammad Lakhr (Politician/ birth 16th September 1845), Shahnawaz Shah (Thatto/Saint/ birth 16th September 1898), Agha Taj Muhammad (Bagrji/Educationist/ birth 16th September 1904), Munawar Ali ‘Munawar’ Kehar (Agani/Poet/ birth 16th September 1946), DeepalSerani (Karachi > Ahmadabad/Singer/ birth 16th September 1949), Khadim Chang (KotMirs/Writer/ birth 16th September 1961), MushtaqBhurgri (AthenShakh/Poet/ birth 16th September 1974),

DEATH DATES PirGul Hassan (Luwari/Saint/ death 16th September 1982), Aijaz Ali Jatoi (Beto/Politician/ death 16th September 1997).

EVENTS 1843: Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier informs the Government of India that Yar Muhammad, Ruler of Heart has sent his Vakeel for making treaty with the Government. (Source: Letter No.115). 1922: Two important events took place on this date. First was of political nature and second Social. At Goghari, a public meeting is held by the local branch of Khilafat Committee in connection with victories of Turky on various war sectors. In this meeting people are asked to take part in politics. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi) Another event took place at Karachi. 36th Annual function is held by ‘Arya Samaj’. On this occasion, it is told that last year the organization provided financial help of Rs.100/ per month to Girls School namely ‘Putri Patshala’, resulting 80 girls got education free of cost. D.V.A School was aided Rs.200/ per month for catering of 75 students. Rs.100/ per month was given to Gujrati School for educating 75 students. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). 1932: Sindh observes ‘Sindh Separation Day’. Muslims took active part. Processions were taken out and public meetings were held in the length and breadth of Sindh. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi). 1939: Two important events of the date are staging of Drama at Kambar and meeting of the ‘Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee’. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro takes over as the Chairman of the Restoration Committee replacing Haji Abdullah Haroon. The Restoration Committee is renamed as ‘War Council’. The Drama staged at Kambar by Hindus of Sukkur was aimed at to indicate weaknesses of Allah Bux Soomro’s Government. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid and The Daily Gazette, Karachi). 1942: Shri Birham Khastri Co-Operative Stores are opened in various Muhallas of Karachi so as to provide commodities to people on cheap rates, because economy of the country was very much badly affected by the World War and people were to be helped accordingly. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

Sindh History (15th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (15th SEPTEMBER)

15th September
 BIRTH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Aqil (Religious Scholar/ birth 15th September 1851),

 Abdul Rahim ‘Abd’ Junijo (Poet/ birth 15th September 1906),

GangaramSamrat (Dadu> Ahmadabad/Journalist & Research Scholar/ birth 15th September 1918),

MuneerChanno (Writer/ birth 15th September 1922),

 Ahmad Khan Siyal (Ganja/Writer/ birth 15th September 1930),

Shamsher-ul-Hyderi (Kadhan/Journalist & Poet/ birth 15th September 1932),

 Syed Nadir Ali ‘Firaq’ (Tharoshah/Poet/ birth 15th September 1935),

Muhammad UsmanMangi(Khairodero/Social worker & Founder ManikMotiTanzeem/ birth 15th September 1942),

 EshwarKirpalani (Tando Adam >Ajmir/Writer/ birth 15th September 1943),

Abdul HaqBhart (Bharoti/Ex-Sindh Minister & PPP leader/ birth 15th September 1948)

AmanullahShaikh (Larkano/Writer & Political Activist/ birth 15th September 1949),

Arz Muhammad ‘Sher’ (MenhoonFaqirShar/Poet/ birth 15th September 1952),

 Rajib Azad (Sita/Poet/ birth 15th September 1961)

Manzoor Ali ‘Sahar’ Soomro (Sehwan/Poet/ birth 15th September 1963)

Mashkoor Mustafa Panhwar (Dadu/Poet/ birth 15th September 1968)

NooruddinSitai (Sita Village/Writer/ birth 15th September 1972)

Muhammad UsmanKhatti (Kadhan/Artist/ birth 15th September 1977).

DEATH DATES

Pir Syed RashiduddinShahSalis (PirJhando/Religious Scholar/ death 15th September 1899),

Haji Jalaluddin (PirPutho/Sajadahnasheen/ death 15th September 1930),

 Moulvi Din Muhammad Buthvi (Buthi/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 15th September 1931),

MoulviMianMahmood (Bora Lakhr/Religious Scholar/ death 15th September 1944),

Faqir Muhammad (Vehar/Saint/ death 15th September 1956),

BhimandasManvani (Chachak>Ajmir/Freedom Fighter/ death 15th September 1966)

MoulanaGhulam Muhammad ‘Girami’ (Mehar/Poet & Editor Quarterly Mehran/ death 15th September 1976)

 

EVENTS

 

1922: A public meeting is held at Ratodero by the local branch of Khilafat Committee. Speakers ask people to boycott foreign made items and article. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).
1923: Shaikh Muhammad Ramzan, Secretary Khilafat Committee is sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the court of the Deputy Collector of Larkano. He was arrested under 108 Criminal Procedure Code for delivering anti-government speech. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid. Karachi).
1948: Noor-ul-Amin cabinet takes oath in East Bengal [East Pakistan]. He was pro-Pakistani politician and was appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan in Yahya regime. Bhutto was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. (Source: Newspapers).
1972: NAP is involved in anti-Pakistan activities, says President Z.A.Bhutto (Source; ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).
1977: Sardar Shoukat Hayat demands postponement of general election. Such type of politicians helped Zia to take decision regarding postponement. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (13th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (13th SEPTEMBER)

13th September

BIRTH DATES

DuwarkaParsad (Dadu>Rajhistan/Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ birth 13th September 1892)

Syed Qaim Ali Shah (Khairpur/Chief Minister, Sindh/ birth 13 September 1933),

Duwarka Raj ‘Saroj’ (Sindh > India/Poet/ birth 13th September 1935)

IntzarHussain Shah (Shikarpur/Journalist/ birth 13th September 1941),

Abdul QadirJunijo (Janhan/Fiction Writer/ birth 13th September 1945),

‘Nazir’ Deho (Shikarpur/Poet/ birth 13th September 1959),

Mohan Giyani (Islamkot/Writer/ birth 13th September 1995)

DEATH DATES

Shams-u-ddin ‘Bulbil’ (Mehar/Poet, Journalist & Freedom Fighter/ death 13th September 1919),

Syed KhadimHussain Shah (Larkano/Writer/ death 13th September 1984)

EVENTS

1847: The Resident at Khairpur request for permission from Sindh Commissioner to approach His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan to get site out of city for the construction of Residency at Khairpur. (Source: Letter No. 69 from Resident at Khairpur) .

1848: During operation against Bugtis, some arrests are made at Shikarpur and Hyderabad and they are declared as prisoners of war. In Shikarpur, they are handed over to the Collector and Magistrate and in lower Sindh, they are stationed at Tando Ghulam Ali. (Source: Commissioner’s letter No.2437).

1857: A Bengali Birahman informs Government that Regiment No.21 has planned to revolt against the Government at midnight. Search opretion is started soon after the information is received and revolutionaries are arrested. Seth Naumal plays vital role in collecting information about mutiny. (Source: Memoirs of Seth Naumal and other books).

1948: Hyderabad Dakhan losts its independence. It is occupied by India. (Source: History of Dakhan).

1952: The Security Council discusses the membership proposal of Pakistan for U.N.O. (Source: Newspapers).

1958: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan is arrested. (Source: ‘Source-Material on ANP’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1977: Lahore High Court orders release of Z.A.Bhutto on bail. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh Hstory (12th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (12th SEPTEMBER)

12th September

BIRTH DATES

Mirza Nawaz Ali Baig ‘Khusirvi’ (Poet/ birth 12th September 1876),

Muhammad Yaqoob ‘Jalis’ (Hala/Poet/ birth 12th September 1912),

Haji Gul Muhammad Pathan (Khair Muhammad Arija/Father of founder of Gul Hayat Institute/ birth 12th September 1921),

Syed Qamar Zaman Shah (Ploitician/ birth 12th September 1933),

Ramesh Bhawnani (Mombai/Artist/ birth 12th September 1948)

Hir ‘Sindu’ (Gandhidham/Writer/ birth 12th September 1955),

Sultan Bukhari (Longani/Poet/ birth 12th September 1965)

ZafarNathanshahi (Gharo/Poet/ birth 12th September 1968)

Lal Khan ‘Lal’ (Jacobabad/Poet/ birth 12th September 1973)

DEATH DATES

Dr.Choithram (Hyderabad >India/Freedom Fighter & Congress leader/ death 12th September 1957),

Moulana Muhammad SalihSamoo (Girohar/Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 12th September 1968),

Syed Najaf Ali Shah ‘Kamtar’ (TandoJahanyan/Poet/ death 12th September 1984),

Shaikh Wahid Bux (Butt Sirai/Educationist & Poet/ death 12th September 2005).

EVENTS

1855: Jageer rolls in respect of Shikarpur, Ubaoro, Naushero Abro, Sukkur and Ghotki talukas are prepared by the Assistant Commissioner for Jageers. (Source: Letter No.190)

1920: Statement is issued by Rais-ul-Muhajreen Jan Muhammad Junijo from Peshawar that migration to Afghanistan by Sindhis stands stopped/suspended due to unfavorable climate and reaching of 40,000 migrants in Afghanistan. It is further said that suspension order has been issued by the Afghan Government on plea that it has become impossible for the Government to accommodate more migrants there. (Source: Daily Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1939: Haji Abdullah Haroon meets K.B.Allah Bux Soomro, Premier of Sindh and discussed the issue of Masjid Manzilgah with him. Soon after the meeting, Haji Abdullah Haroon issued press statement blaming the Premier that he is not serious in resolving the matter. (Source: The Daily Al-Wahid,Karachi).

1956: Suharwardi Cabinet takes oath. It is combination of the Republican and Awami League. The only Sindhi minister is Mir Ghulam Ali Talpur. (Source: Newspaper).

1971: Bhutto and Yahya meet to discuss political situation. (Source: ‘Source-Material on the Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

1972: Debate on ‘London Plan’ irritates opposition in the National Assembly. Opposition members stage walkout. (Source: Newspapers).

1978: Akbar Bugti is disqualified. He cannot take part in parliamentary politics for next seven years. (Source: Newspapers).