Sindh History (7th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th SEPTEMBER)

7th September

BIRTH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Umar Khatti (Religious Scholar/ birth 7 September 1861)

MoulviGhulamRasoolAbbasi (Religious Scholar/ birth 7 September 1894),

TirathVasant (Khairpur> Delhi/Writer/ birth 7 September 1909),

KirshanKhatwani (Tharo Shah >Indore/Writer/ birth 7 September 1927),

Dr. MurlidharJetli (Hyderabad > Delhi/Research Scholar/ birth 7 September 1930),

MalikdadMarfani (EssanWahan/Writer/ birth 7 September 1949),

Aziz Kachhelo (Chhni/Writer/ birth 7 September 1968)

AdilLaghari (ChhatayJiMeyani/Writer/ birth 7 September 1972),

Allah Warayo Bozdar (Mathelo/Journalist & Political Activist/ birth 7 September 1978),

Ali Anwar ‘Anwar’ Soomro (Chak/Poet/ birth 7 September 1979)

Zaib Sindhi (Khairpur/Writer)

DEATH DATES

Shah Khairudin (Sukkur/Saint/ death 7 September 1618),

Moulvi Abdul Karim Kalhoro (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 7 September 1979),

Abdullah ‘Hamdam’ (Mehar/Poet/ death 7 September 1988).

EVENTS

1886: It is decided in the meeting chaired by Sindh Commissioner that a college will be started in Sindh as an aided institution and it will be managed by a committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, government nominees and representatives of the local bodies who would contribute to the college Fund. (Source: Dr.Pathan and Dr.Azimushan’s Ph.D thesis)

1922: Kotri Khilafat Committee celebrates ‘Victory Day’ to pay regards to Ghazi Kamal Mustafa for his courage and leadership. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1931: The Federal Structure Committee of the Round Table Conference meets to discuss ‘Simon Commission Report’ and ‘Nehru Report’. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1931).

1952: Punjab Kisan Conference demands abolition of Zamindari system. (Source: Newspapers).

1955: Flood and heavy rains take lives of 15 persons in Thatta. (Source: ibid)

1958: Sultan of Muscat handed over Guwadar to Pakistan as a gesture of Good-Will (Source: ibid).

1959: A commission is constituted to prepare plan for the new capital of Pakistan. (Source: ibid). It is interesting to note that change of capital indicates change of minds of people in power. On the eve of creation of Pakistan, the proposals of making Lahore or Dhaka were rejected and Karachi was selected for that purpose. Mass migration from India and mishandling of problems of Muhajreen inducted lawlessness in the city and it became difficult for ‘rulers’ to rule the country peacefully in Karachi. Hence, Karachi was thrown into fire.

1992: PDA boycotts session of the Parliament during Prime Minister’s speech. However, return back when President of Iran stood for address. (Source: Newspapers).

Sindh History (6th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (6th SEPTEMBER)

6th September

BIRTH DATES

Chainrai Bulchand (Hyderabad/Politician/ birth 6 September 1867),

Aildas Raisinghani (Politician/ birth 6 September 1909),

Taj Joyo (Sakrand/Writer/ birth 6 September 1954),

Hanif Aatif (Jhudo/Poet/ birth 6 September 1962),

Sadoro Abbasi (Muhammad Khan Kalhoro/Folklore Poet/ birth 6 September 1964),

Kazi Maqsood Ahmad (Matiari/ birth 6 September 1969),

Khalid AkhtarRajpar (Mirabpur/Poet/ birth 6 September 1978)

DEATH DATES

EVENTS

1838: Colonel Pottenger provides information to his Govt. that Shah Shuja - ul - Mulk has approached Talpur rulers for his support.

1840: One thousand and forty camels and six hundred bullocks of the East India Company Govt. have been stolen near Kahun.

1847: Baloch Sardars could not get Jageers, till debt dues are not cleared. Meanwhile their Jageers will be placed in the hands of Trustees appointed by the concerned, decides Govt.

1851: The Rule is promulgate to make it compulsory condition to qualify in Sindhi language for any Civil employment in Sindh Govt.

1886: In a meeting headed by Sindh Commissioner, it is decided that the college be started in Sindh as an aided institution to be managed by a committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Govt. nominees and local bodies' representatives who would contribute fund.

1922: Karachi Social Service League makes its Annual Report public that reveal that it awarded prizes to girls students, rehabilitate Makrani refugees who reached Karachi due to famine in Makran.

1947: Designated Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawabzado Liaquat Ali reaches Karachi by chartered aero plane.

1955: Major - General Iskandar Mirza is appointed as Acting Governor - General of Pakistan.

IS IT NOT AMAZING THAT GOVERNOR - GENERALS WERE APPOINTED WITHOUT ANY DEMOCARATIC PROCEEDURE.

1965: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan accepts Indian Govt.'s invitation for the visit of India.

1973: The action of PNA will pave way for counter - action by PPP,warns Prime Minister Z.A.Bhutto.

Sindh History (5th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (5th SEPTEMBER)

5th September

BIRTH DATES

Karim BuxChanna (Paat/Writer/ birth 5 September 1916),

Abdul Razak Soomro (Ratodero/ex-Ambassador, PPP leader/ birth 5 September 1927),

Harikant Jethwani (Jacobabad > Delhi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1935),

Vinod Lakhyani (Simi > Rajkot/Writer/ birth 5 September 1939),

Jhamoon Chhugani (Hyderabad >Bairagarah/Writer/ birth 5 September 1940),

Nek Sarwari (Dilore/Poet/1959),Gul Kondhar (Poet/ birth 5 September 1963),

Shaikh Jamal ‘Azad’ (Khan Wahan/Poet/ birth 5 September 1966),

Hassan Dars (MashaikhHothi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1966),

ShabnamGul (Dadu/Poetess/ birth 5 September 1967),

‘Azad’ Abdul sattarKhichi (Shafi Muhammad Khichi/Poet/ birth 5 September 1981)

DEATH DATES

Mir Qalandar Shah Rizvi (Rohri/Poet/ death 5 September 1773),

Chainrai Boolchand (Hyderabad/Educationist & writer/ death 5 September 1931),

Moulvi Noor Muhammad Chachar (Religious Scholar & Freedom Fighter/ death 5 September 1939).

EVENTS

1844: Lieut. Colonel Outram had started giving tough time to Sir Charles Napier and raised very serious questions and objections on Napier’s Sindh policy before fall of Hyderabad. Today, The Governor-General informs Charles Napier that his appeal had been transmitted to the Home authorities and that Outram had been already called upon through the Bombay Government for an explanation of his conduct. (Letter No.586)

1922: In a meeting of Religious Scholars at Shikarpur, presided over by Moulana Taj Mahood Amroti, the District branch of Sindh Jamiat-ul-Ulema is opned and Moulana Hamadullah (President), Moulvi Hafiz Noor Muhammad (Vice President), Moulvi Ali Sher (Assistant Secretary) and Moulvi Muhammad Hashim (Treasurer) are elected as its office-bearers. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1947: riots erupt in Delhi. Thousands of Muslims take protection in old fort. (Source: Newspapers).

1951: Sindh Chief Court orders release of Ghulam Muhammad Laghari and Moulvi Azizullah Jarwar. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Another sea port near about 90 miles away from Karachi is under consideration, says President Ayub. (Source: ibid). Perhaps closer of Suez Canal was the reason to make the country Gate-Way to Hot-Waters for Russia, China and Central Asia, and it created problems, those we are facing now a days from North to South , from Afghanistan to Baluchistan.

1964: Pakistan is an independent country. We will not take dictation from any country, says Z.A.Bhutto.[Not dictation, but he got Death ]

1971: Some of Assembly Members belonging to Awami League meet Z.A.Bhutto in Karachi. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (4th September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (4th SEPTEMBER)

4th September

BIRTH DATES

Gurmukh Nankani (Nawabshah>Baroch/Singer/ birth 4 September 1941),

ManghoDharamdasani (Kand taro > Ahmadabad/Artist/ birth 4 September 1942),

Fakir Muhammad Lashari (GajiKhuhawar/Journalist/ birth 4 September 1951),

Ali Muhammad Ramdeh (Mirpur Sakro/Writer/ birth 4 September 1951),

KanyoShewani (Bhopal/Poet/ birth 4 September 1961)

DEATH DATES

Moulvi Muhammad Agro (Religious Scholar/ death 4 September 1906),

Ali Akbar ‘Majrooh’ (Poet/ death 4 September 1936),

Mirza Imam Ali Baig ‘Ali’ (Hyderabad/ death 4 September 1955),

Seth Muhib Ali ‘Muhib’ (Poet/ death 4 September 1967),

Saleem Garhvi (Poet/ death 4 September 1987),

Mansoor Halai (Poet/ death 4 September 1990)

Fozia Soomro (Verwah/Singer/ death 4 September 2002).

EVENTS

1841: Lieutenant Terry is assigned duty to carry out the survey in Shikarpur district. (Source: letter No.918). This may kindly be note that in those days Sindh was still under rule of Talpurs, but Political Agents and Assistant Agents like Lieutenant Postans and Major Outram were given free hand to that extent that they were taking policy decisions like conducting of survey and investigating merits of Indus for navigation, etc.

1843: The Governor-General in Council asks Sir Charles Napier that one of three guns be captured after the battle of Miani would be sent to England to be kept on the terrace at Windsor and other two to be placed at the foot of the monument at Bombay and also send fourth one which would be placed in front of the Government House at Calcutta. (Source: letter No.359).

1954: Feroz Khan Noon, Chief Minister of Punjab suggests Federation of West Pakistan. (Source: Newspapers).

1959: Basic Democracy system will ensure participation of people in power, claims President Ayub. (Source: Newspapers).

1965: The Secretary General of the U.N.O doubts a big clash between India and Pakistan. (Source: ibid)

1973: Release of political workers is inter-related with political dialogue, declares Z.A.Bhutto. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (3rd September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (3rd SEPTEMBER)

3rd September

BIRTH DATES

Mitharam Chandnani (Writer/ birth 3 September 1903),

Ram Nawani (Mirpurkhas> Thana/Singer/ birth 3 September 1936),

Kausar Nathanshahi (Khairpur Nathan Shah/Poet/ birth 3 September 1946),

Ghulam Sarwar Sanjrani (Jacobabad/Journalist/ birth 3 September 1957),

Hafiz Sarmad Dayo (Ghotki/Poet/ birth 3 September 1967),

‘Fida’ Sanjrani (Qaim Khan Sanjrani/Poet/ birth 3 September 1967),

GhulamHussain ‘Betab’ (Naudero/Journalist & Poet/ birth 3 September 1969).

DEATH DATES

Moulana Muhammad Aqil ‘Aqli’ (Kingri>Aqil/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ death 3 September 1941)

EVENTS

1832: Colonel Pottenger sends letter to Lieutenant Colonel Litchfield, Commanding Sindh Force advising him some ways and means for taking action against free booters of Parkar. Provides him some contact so as to get help/information/cooperation during expedition and informing him that strength of the enemy was estimated at 2000 fighting men and the Khosas were adherents of the Kalhora Rulers and will not bow before Talpurs are our Force and can give tough fight during expedition. That Meanas, who formed the most infamous body of Parkar robbers, lived in Wands –temporary villages along the Northern edge of Parkar. (Source: letter No.164). This may kindly be noted that Thar and Parkar remained burning places for East India Company Government. Though, some of people were involved in criminal activities, but most of people like Khosas, Thakurs and Means gave tough time to the East India Company Government to make way for entering in Sindh. It is still untold history of our freedom movement.

1843: Government of India approves the orders of Sindh Governor that the allowances of Deputy Collectors be Rs. 700 without any special remuneration when traveling. It is also advised that uncontrolled authority of the Kardars [Mukhtyarkars] be checked properly. (Source: letter No.353).

1844: Government of India replies to the complaint made by Sindh Governor, Sir Charles Napier against Lt. Colonel Outram. The Governor is told that Outram’s conduct and his own had been placed in the hands of Government and in those of the highest authorities in England. (Source: letter of dated 3rd Sept.1844).

1921: ‘Gujrati Literary Society’, formed recently organizes lecture program in the D.J.Sindh College where Professor Tridev delivers lecture on the history of Gujrati Literature.

1922: Local Khilafat Committee holds public meeting at Shah Jo Goth near Naudero. Moulvi Khuda Bux presided over the function. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1955: For the first time people will use Sui gas. Supply to Karachi starts. (Source: Newspapers).

1964: Urdu is made official language by the Punjab University. (Source: ibid).

1971: 144 members of the East Pakistan Provincial Assembly and 44 High ranking officers from East Pakistan are asked to appear before Military Court. (Source: Newspapers).

1977: Z.A.Bhutto, ex-President, Prime Minister and Chief Martial Law Administrator is arrested in the Nawab Muhammad Ahmad murder case. (Source: ‘Source-Material on Bhutto family’, compiled by Gul Hayat Institute).

Sindh History (2nd September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (2nd SEPTEMBER)

2nd September

BIRTH DATES

Moulana Dur Muhammad ‘Khak’ (Kandhra/Religious Scholar, Poet & Freedom Fighter/ birth 2 September 1895),

Sakhomal Bagai (Tando Bago>Mombai/Poet/ birth 2 September 1917),

Totaram Valechha (Ratodero>Adhipur/Journalist/ birth 2 September 1921),

Mangharam ‘Dewano’ (Matli>Jetpur/Poet/ birth 2 September 1939),

Ali Muhammad Parvez (Lakha/Poet/ birth 2 September 1945),

LeloPanjwani (Sukkur>Mumbai/Singer/ birth 2 September 1945),

Ali Murtaza Dharejo (Larkano/Writer/ birth 2September 1950),

Muhammad RafiqMemon (Mirpurkhas/Journalist/ birth 2 September 1957),

Ali Dost ‘Ajiz’ (Fareedabad/Poet/ birth 2 September 1964)

Razaq Sarohi (Ali BuxSarohi/Journalist/ birth 2 September 1965)

DEATH DATES

Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro (Sindh Ruler/ death 2 September 1762),

Makhdoom Muhammad Zaman ‘Sarkar’ (Hala/Saint & Poet/ death 2 September 1913),

Usman Ali Ansari (Shikarpur/Educationist & writer/ death 2 September 1962).

EVENTS

1846: Captain Scott, Superintendent of Canals submits his report to the Government of Sindh on the method of clearance of Canals in Sindh. He suggests that Deputy Collectors and Kardars should have opportunity to interfere with the Canal Department and laborers working on the clearance of Canals be made payment half in money and half in grain. (Source: letter No.225).

1845: Malik Boola Khan Noomrio submits his petition to the Collector of Karachi for compensation of losses sustained by him due to abolition of town duties in Unarpur. He claims the ‘Kana’ [weighing fees] as well as ‘Dhull’ on measurement. (Source: Dy.Collector of Kotri’s letter No.257)

1857: The Government of Bombay asks Sindh Commissioner to prepare report on the ‘Commercial Fairs in Sindh and their effects on Sindhi society’. It is advised that Brigadier General Jacob be asked to give his input. (Source: 4039).

1919: On the victory of the Allies, Karachi Municipality sends its resolution as a message to the Government of Bombay. It is history in a way that such type of Institutions also wanted to please Government. The Resolution reads: ‘That Karachi Municipality express profound thankfulness and heartfelt joy and tenders sincerest congratulations to His Majesty the King-Emperor on the successful termination by the Allied Nations of the gigantic World War and the conclusion of a just and glorious treaty of Peace which they trust usher in a long era of peace, prosperity, and progress throughout the world in which the city of Karachi and whole of the country will participate.’ (Source: KMC record).

1921: Vishno Sharma, editor of ‘Hindu’ is arrested under Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code for writing against the Government. He was awarded two years imprisonment in this case. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi). Sindh Journalism played a vital role in the Freedom Movement but, it has been ignored while compiling history.

1922: The Sindh Khilafat Tahreek proved to be most popular and active political party. Three important and big public functions are held in Goth Panhwar, near Nasirabad; Goth Talh and Tando Muhammad Khan. Function at Tando Muhammad Khan is presided over by Qazi Asadullah Shah. (Source: Al-Wahid, Karachi).

1924: “Hindi Sahtya Bhavan’, an organization for the progress and development of Hindi literature formed in 1912, celebrates if Annual function with T.L.Vaswani in Chair. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1932: First ever ‘Sindh Bar Council’ takes birth. Election was held yesterday evening in the Judicial Commissioner’s Court premises. The Registrar is its Presiding Officer. 218 votes were recorded. Result is notified today. Mr. Dipchand Chandumal tops the list and other elected members are: Fatihchand Assudomal, Tolasing K. Advani, Kimatrai Bhojraj; Khanchand Gopaldas ; Motiram Idanmal [all from Karachi]; Parsram Tolaram Bhavnani; Gopaldas Jhamatmal,; Tejomal Hassamal and Santdas Mangharam [all from Hyderabad]. None from Sukkur and Larkano get elected. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

Sindh History (1st September)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (1st SEPTEMBER)

1st September

BIRTH DATES

Seth Partabrai (Politician/ birth 1 September 1894),

LilaramChhatomal (Panwari>Ajmir/Poet/ birth 1 September 1914),

C.Arjun (Karachi >Mombai/Musician/ birth 1 September 1923),

Muhammad Achar ‘Makhmoor’ (Naudero/Poet/ birth 1 September 1929),

SoofiGhulam Mustafa ‘Asim’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1934),

Ali Dost ‘Sabir’ (RoopVato/Poet/ birth 1 September 1934),

Muhammad Iqbal Dal (Soomar Dal/Journalist/ birth 1 September 1942),

Dr. AbdulGhafoorMemon (Larkano/Scholar/ birth 1 September 1939),

MazharJalbani (Writer/ birth 1 September 1950),

Nand Sachdev (Ulhasnagar/Artist/ birth 1 September 1945)

Muhammad Azim Rind (Jani Wandh/Writer/ birth 1 September 1950),

Dr. Abdul Ghafar Soomro (KhairpurJoso/Scholar/ birth 1 September 1951),

MorialMahar (SadikJiWandh/Folklore Poet/ birth 1 September 1954),

Yar Muhammad ‘Aasim’ Khoso (Poet/ birth 1 September 1955),

Ghulam Akbar ‘Azad’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1956),

Comrade Abdul KarimBaloch (Larkano/writer/ birth 1 September 1957),

KausarBuriro (JaniBuriro/Poet/ birth 1 September 1958),

Muhammad Ismail ‘Irm’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1958),

Tahir Bhanon (KunbDaro/Folklore Poet/ birth 1 September 1960),

Dr.Muhammad Khan Shaikh (Mehar/Social worker & founder of ‘Koonj’/ birth 1 September 1961),

Piyar Ali ‘Premi’ (Poet/ birth 1 September 1961),

Rahimdad ‘UstadRahi’ Soomro (Haji Khan Kalhoro/Poet & Political Activist/ birth 1 September 1959),

Nizamuddin Bhagat (Warah/Writer/ birth 1 September 1963),

Muhammad SidiqueMahar (Dhamaji/Writer/ birth 1 September 1964),

Zulfiqar Gadhi (Sher Muhammad Gadhi/Journalist/ birth 1 September 1966),

Hosh Sarharvi (Poet/1966), Muhammad Ibrahim Bhand (Writer/ birth 1 September 1966),

Gul Malik (KarampurBijarani/Poet/ birth 1 September 1967)

Niaz Malah (Khairpur/Poet/ birth 1 September 1969),

Imtiaz ‘Saqi’ Mahesar (KotLalBux/Poet/ birth 1 September 1973),

Fazullah ‘Asi’ (RasoolBuxBrohi/Poet/ birth 1 September 1974),

Raza Khakhrani (Poet/ birth 1 September 1975),

DEATH DATES

Abdul Raman (Bharchoondi/Saint/ death 1 September 1960).

EVENTS

1843: Following appointments are made by the new British Government of Sindh: Sukhramdas (Brother of Naumal, as Mukhtyarkar of Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram of Tilti (Mukhtyarkar of Sehwan), Diwan Pohomal of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Laki), Diwan Jethmal of Hyderabad (Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand), Munshi Lalchand of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Jherk), Assomal Munshi of Thatta (Mukhtyarkar of Thatta), Bharimal (Mukhtyarkar of Sakro) and Hassomal Kardar of Petaro.

1851: His Highness Mir Ali Murad Khan of Khairpur is facing unwanted treatment from new rulers of Sindh. Shaikh Ali Hassan, ex-minister is encouraged to make petitions about Mir Ali Murad Khan and the Collector of Shikarpur is assigned duty to call upon Shaikh Ali Hassan and submit detailed report. (Source: Letter No.1717).

1885: Hassan Ali Effendi with cooperation of his friends forms ‘Sindh Muhammadan Association’. Prior to this he was an active leader of ‘Sindh Sabha’, but due to his serious differences with Diwan Dayaram Jethmal and Sadhu Hiranand, he left ‘Sindh Sabha’ and opted for separate path. Sindh Muhammadan Association established ‘Sindh Madressah-tul-Islam’ and remained active political party till 1936. (Source:Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D thesis).

1909: Sindh Acting Commissioner advises the Collector of Larkano not to recommend applications of Landlords of Larkano and Ratodero for any grant but, make them belive that to serve the Government is the honour for them and they must not pray for any grant.(Source: Letter No.3456).

1921: At a big public meeting attended by about 4,000, the Ubauro Aman Sabha is formed with Diwan Girdharimal as its Chairman. (Source: The Daily Gazette, Karachi).

1922: Local Khilafat Committees of Garhi Yaseen, Jacobabad and Ghogharo hold public meetings in respective places. (Source: Newspapers).

1939: It has been told that 14942826 people were killed in Second World War. Sindh was also badly affected by this war and our research scholars have not researched this topic yet.