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1770

Birth Year of Diwan Ajaibrai Fathsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government. He died in 1841.

1799

Hindu Society of SindhBirth Year of Bhai Moolchand “Giyani” Sukhanand Bhawnani. He was the Clerk in Mir’s Government at Hyderabad.He resigned from that post and established his “Dawaro” and started imparting religious education besides, teaching of Sansikrt. Munshi Awatrai and Diwan Munshi Gidumal ( father of Diwan Dayaram) remained his students. He died in 1869 at Hyderabad.

1801

Birth Year of Diwan Kiratrai  Diwan Ajaibrai Butani.He was Kardar in Mirs’ Government at Hyderabad. He died in 1852.

1827

Birth year of Pritamdas  Hotchand ( brother of Seth Naomal Bhojwani) at Karachi. He was an outstanding Business man and remained president of the “Sindh Sabha”. It was in his tenure of presidency, when this Organisation stood disintegrated and Hassanali Effendi opted for formation of the “ Sindh Muhammadan  Association”.He deid in 1885.

1829

Death Year Of Diwan Fathsing Tejsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government. He was born in 1760 at Sehwan.

1831

Birth year of Sant Jevatsing Shewakram Sainani. He was born at Kambar.He after getting required education,joined Police Department but his urge for discovering himself spritualy, compelled him to quit the job. He became follower of Vilayatrai.He served people and helped poor families in connection with marriages of their daughters. He breathed his last on 15.1.1891.

1832

Hindus of Karachi, under leadership of Seth Parsram, younger brother of Seth Naumal, lodge their protest against keeping of a Hindu boy in Mosque. Hartal is observed. Soon after Hindu’s reaction, Noorullah Shah influenced and organised a Muslim mob. He took the matter very seriously and visited Thatt, Hyderabad; Shahbandar; Matli and Hala so as Hindus are taught lesson. The dispute takes ugly trun when Seth Hotchand is kidnapped at Nasrpur. Mir Ali Murad Khan manages to get him free and latter on Seth leaves for Lakhpat. These ugly happenings pave way for end of Talpur Era in Sindh,

1832

Birth year of Diwan Baharsing Jagatsing Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad. He was Kardar at Farid Dero Jagir of Mir Ghuam Hussain. After some time, took the same Jagir on contract ( Maqato).Left Sindh for Kashi and established his own Akharo (Living Place) there. He died in 1904.

1833

The Head Quarter of the Sukkur District is removed from Shikarpur to Sukkur.

1835

Colonel Pottinger, the Resident in Cutch visits Hyderabad to negotiate the Treaty made for throwing open the Indus to commercial Vessels. Seth Naomul Hotchand calls upon him and makes acquaince.

5.3.1837

Captain Carless arrives at Karachi to stay there for three months. Seth Naomul Hotchand receives him and bring him to town.

1838

Seth Naomal Hotchand receives letter sent by Colonl Pottinger asking him to assist General Kaene’s Army by procuring camels and supplies of food.

1938 ( November)

Major Outram arrives at Karachi. He is hospitably received by Naomul’s family and is escorted by his brother Shookiram to Gharo, where Seth Naomul is already engaged in completing the task of collecting cattle and supplies for British forces.

1839

The population of Karachi is 13,850( 9,000 Hindus and 4,850 Muslims). Majority of Muslims is fishermen and boatmen who reside outside the town walls. Many of Hindus merchants are very wealthy, and as a body are more independent; and possess greater influence, than in any part of Sindh. They have agencies in almost all the neighbouring trading centers of any importance, as for instance Muscat, Heart, Kabul; Kandhar and Multan.

There are two Mosques, Thirteen Daegahs and Thirty four Hindu Temples, Fakir Maths and Dharamshalas.

In Karachi, the pay of the Nawab is, including horse allowance, Rs 240/ per month. That of Collectors, who are next in authority to the Nawab, ranges from Rs 20/ to Rs 35, a Munshee receives Rs 24/; Amil under Rs 3/. Payments are made in Kashani Rupees, the value of which is less than Company Rupee.

28.1.1839

Colonel Pottinger writes to Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland, Naval Commander –in- Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naomul’s family at Karachi. Seth Naomul Hotchand and Colonel Pottinger, both are  in Jerk. The relevant extract of the letter is as under:

“ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place.....

There is one point to which I solcit your kind and minute attention. I allude to the protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naomul Seth, of Karachi. The Individual is now with this force. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they ought to be guarded as those of the Governor – General of India.”

3.2.1839

Manora is captured by British (East India Company).

7.2.1839

The Agreement for surrender of Manora is signed by: (1) Hassil Bin Bacha Khan, Soobdar and Commandant of the Fort, in representation of Khair Muhammad, the Military Chief, (2) Ali Rakhio, on the part of Civil Government. On capturer side it was signed by (1) Sir Fredrick Lewis Maitland, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of H.B.M. Naval forces in East Indies,(2) Brigadier Thomas Valiant K.H., incharge of the Land forces.

Consequent upon the capture of Manora, an Agreement is signed to handover the fort and city of Karachi to British forces. They family of Seth Naomul Hotchand is entrusted with the business of landing the stores and keeping in their custody. Elder brother of Seth Naomal Hotchand supervises the task and helps British in selecting a spot for the encampment of the troops. The plain between the town and Rambagh is selected. At that time Seth Naomul himself is in Jherk and his younger brother Sookhramdas is in Shikarpur in help of British/East India forces.

10.4.1839

Birth of Hassaram Sunderdas Pamnani at Rohri.Did Matric in 1906 and B.A from Poona in 1919.Joined Education Department and became the Principal of the Training College Hyderabad. Resigned in 1921 to take part in Non-Cooperation Movement. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in 1930.Founded “Dharam Darshan”- a Journal of religous value – in 1919. He was the Member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly also and was killed on 17.7.1940.

1839 ( April)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns to Karachi with Colonel Pottinger who is due to proceed to Bombay. Seth Naomul decides to stay at Karachi and renders all required services for the peroid of six months to British Camp authorities During his stay, he also get constructed and established several shops in Saddar Bazar.

1839 ( April)

The detachment of British troops is attacked by Chakar Khan Jokhio ( Nephew of Jam Maherali of Malir) and his people at Gujo. Britishers are killed at large. Receiving news, Jam Maherai Jokhio and Ibrahim Khan Karmat leave Karachi. Sir Charles Napier orders to avenge the insult. Seth Naomul, as desired by the Government/Britishers, along with his sepoys guide and help the British force in locating and attacking Jokhias, Memons and Karmates at Damb and Mala Muhari.

1839 ( May)

The Court of enquiry composed of Colonel Spiller, Major Donnohy and Seth Naomul Hotchand holds court – martial and orders that Khalifo Chakir be hanged on very spot on which Captain Hand was killed by him. It was first killing of any Britisher and first ever Court Martial of a Freedom Fighter in Karachi

1839 ( Sept)

Appointments of following Mukhtyarkars are made by Britishers:

Sookhramdas ( brother of Seth Naomul as Mukhtyarkar, Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram ( of Talti as Mukhtyarkar Sehwan); Pohomal of Thatta ( Laki); Jethmal of Hyderabad ( Manjhand); Moonshi Lalchand of Thatta ( Jheruk); Aasomal ( Thatta); Biharimal ( Sakro); and Hasoomal ( Bada And Petaro).

1839 ( November)

Following Mukhtyarkars, appointed recently, on account of involment in corruption are fined and punished as under:

Diwan Chandiram, Mukhtyarkar Talti: Fine of Rs 5,000 and imprisoment of 2 years.

Pohomal, Mukhtyarkar of Lakhi : Fine of Rs 1,000 and imprisonment of 2 years.

Jethmal, Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand : Fine of Rs 2,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

Hasoomal, Kardar of Bada and Petaro : Fine of Rs 1,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

1893 ( November)

Seth Naomul Hotchand visits Bhooj and rejoins Colonel Pottinger, there.

1840 (Feb)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns from Bhooj to Hyderabad with Colonel Outram and starts rendering his political services in the interest of Britishers.

1840 (November)

On instructions of Colonel Outram, Seth Naomul is in Mirpur (now Mirpurkhas) to keep eye on political activities of Mir Sher Muhammad. The Ruler – Mir Sher Muhammad sends him people as he may call upon him but, all in vain, because Seth regrets every time to call upon Mir. However, Seth Naomul is approached by his relative, Diwan Chatursing, principal Mukhtiyarkar of Mir Sher Muhammad Government and on that he calls upon the Ruler Mir Sher Muhammad.

1841

A bounday dispute arrises between Mir Sher Muhammad, the Ruler of Mirpur and Mir Nasir Khan of Hyderabad. On the advice of Colonel Outram, arbitrators are appointed : Whitelock and Seth Naomul Hotchand as Outram’s representatives, Mir Nasr Khan deputes Nawab Ahmed Khan Laghari, Muhammad Yusif and  Munshi Wahram Adwani; whereas Mir Sher Muhammad is represented by his father in law – Ali Khan Talpur and Jaffar Khan Nizamani.

1841

Being out of Karachi for two years ( six months with Colonel Potttinger at Bhooj and rest of time with Colonel Outram in English Camp near Hyderabad), Seth Naomul Hotchand returns back to Karachi. Lieut.E.B.Eastwick, Assistant Resident for Shikarpur oresents him a dress of honour, consisting of 27 cloths, sent to him by the Governor of India.

1843

Birth Year of Seth Vishidas Nihalchand. He was an outstanding Social worker and one of the Congress Leaders of early period. This man from Manjhoo participated/ attended the first ever meeting of the Congress Commitee in 1885 at Bombay.He remained Memmber of the District Local Board, Karachi and President  of the Taluka Local Board, Kotri.He breathed his last on 7.1.1929.

17.2.1843

Officers of the Talpur Government ( Muhammad Sadik, on part of Mir Nasir Khan and Mir Hassan Ali; Diwan Tikchand, on behalf of Mir Noor Muhammad and Diwan Mulchand, on behalf of Mir Sobdar) are arrested. Captain Preedy declares Karachi of becomming a British town by proclamation,. Seth Naomal is placed in aythority.

1843 (Feb)

Jokhias, Karmatis and Memons are becomming high risk for Britishers in Karachi and keeping in view the critical and alaraming situation, Captain Preedy and Colonel Boileau ask Seth Naomul to help them and who requests Sahib Khan, Sardar of Chhutta tribe, of Shah Bilawal. Sahib Khan collects a body of 3,00 men and protects Britishers and Karachi.

1843 ( March)

The officers of Talpur Governent at Karachi, taken in custoy, are released. Sookhiram, brother of Seth Naomul is appointed as the Collector of Customs and Diwan Mulchand as inchage of the Town Choki ( Police Station).

1843 (May)

Seth Naomul Hotchand is appointed as the Head Kardar Of Karachi.

24.5.1843

Lieuntenant – Governor, Sir Chales Napeir holds a first ever Darbar at Hyderabad. Its ciculars were sent around with Seth Naomul’s men. Jagirdars and eminent influencial figures attend the Darbar. The event was at aim to make people realize that they were British subjed and are no more Free Nation.

1844

Birth year of Odharam Mulchand.Born at Hyderabad and he was  one of the first Sindhis to pass the  Pleaders Examination. Moved to Karachi to practise as a member of eminent firm of Lawyers “Dayaram and Odharam”.Started taking part in Public Service in 1887.Remained President of the Sindh Collegiate Association and nominated President of the Karachi Municipality.He was twice nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council when Sindh could only boast of one representative.Also remained member Karachi Port Trust and Karachi Chamber of Commerce. He was also the President of “The Sindh Hindu Sabha”and a senior Congress man. Died in 1894.

1844

First ever Printing Press “ Advertiser” is established in Karachi, by the Government.

5.10.1844

Birth of Diwan Kauromal Chandanmal Khilnani at Bhirya. He was an outstanding educationist, writer and social worker. He rendered his social services in the association and company of Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani and Sadhu Niranand. Remained the Principal of the Teachers Training College and Dy. Collector. He cotributed a lot towards Sindhi literatue and language. His important books are: “Baranyoon Akhanyoon”(1891), “ Phool Malha”(1902); “ Tirandar Mukhriyoon”; “ Sindhi Gujhartoon”(1888); “ Chadar Mukhi” ( Translated Novel); “ Rohni”( Translated Novel); “ Ratnavli” (Translated Drama); “ Sang Jo Parsang” (Translated Drama/1905); “ Pako Pahu”(1862/on female education); “ Arya Nari Chatar”(1905) and “ Mahatmaun Ja Darshan”(1907) etc.. He earned the title of “Rai Bahadur”and breathed his last on 16.12.1916.

1845

Birth Year of Dayaram Jethmal. He was born at Hyderabad. After completing Primary education in private School conducted by an Akhoond, joined the then recently opened English School. He was one of the first batch of four students ( others were Navalrai Shoukiram, Kouromal Chandanmal and Chuharmal Kundanmal) sent to Bombay for appearing at Matriculation Examination. Migrated to Karachi and took Service in Judicial Department. Qualified for practice at Bar after passing Local Pleaders Examination.He was appointed to the Bombay Legislative Council in 1896, remained member of the Karachi Municipal Corporation and also its Vice President. He was one of the active leader of the “Sindh Sabha”, his brother Doulatram Jethmal was Secretary to that Organisation. He was promoter of the cause of higher education in Sindh. Founded with cooperation of friends and lovers of education the first ever “Sindh Arts College” (Renamed as D.J.Sindh College).He breathed his last in August 1887 at the age of 42.

1846

Lord Hardinge, the Governor General, writes to the Honourable the Court of Directors that “ Whenever Sir Charles Napier may retire, I should immediatly recommend the annexation of whole of Sindh to the Bombay Presidency, selectng the most able Civil Officer in the presidency as the Commissioner aided by an active and judicious military officer”.

1846

Birth year of Diwan Hukoomatrai Shankardas Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. His father was Kardar in Mirs’ Government. After completing his education, he got himself as Head Accountant. He was Mukhi of Hirabad. He breathed his last on 11.12.1926.

1846 ( June)

Birth of Alumal Trikchand Bhojwani, the grand sone of Seth Naomul Hotchand. He served in Education Department and earned title of “ Rao Bahadur”.

1847

An official Report listes nine important traders of Karachi, of whom two were the Muslims ( Muhub Ali Khwaja and Syed Sadiz Ali) and other all the seven were Hindus. There names were: Naomal Hotchand, Khemchand, Hansraj, Kutchee nuggun, Josee, Assamal and Taru Mukhi.

1847

Seth Naomul Hotchand, appointed as the Kardar of Karachi in May 1843, is suspended from the service and after 6 months he was dismissed from the Government service.

1847 ( August)

Sindh is visited by Cholera, and great  mortality is ensued. Seth Naomul’s brother Sookhram falls a victim to the epidemic.

1.12.1847

Lieutenant – General Sir Charles Napier is given farewell Salute.

1848

Death year of Seth Hotchand, the father of Seth Naomal.

10.7.1848

Birth of Diwan Navalrai Shoukiram Advani. He was an outstanding social leader and promoter of Barhmo Samaj in Sindh.He was one of a few early Dy. Collectors of Sindh. He helped and encouraged his brother Sadhu Hiranand in oppening on schools and rendering of social services. He braethed his last on 22.11.1893.

14.11.1848

J.R.Stewart, Captain, Dy. Collector of Ghorabaree, writes letter to Setn Naomul Hotchand, conveying him the decision of the Governor in Council that there were not sufficient grounds for charging you with dishonesty, and that your exclusion from public employment should be divested of anything implying a reflection on your character.

1850

Birth year of Diwan Gobindbux Aawatrar Malkani. Started his professional life as the Head Master of the Kotri Anglo – Vernacular School after passing Matric. He was the Private Tutor of K.B. Hassanali Effendi during his childhood. He was the first Sindhi, who was nominated as the member of the first ever Working Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee. He and Vishindas of Manjho, participated in the meeting in which the formation of the Congress party was decided. He died in 1892.

20.6.1850

Birth of R.B. Diwan Tarachand Shoukiram ( Brother of Sadhu Hiranand). He remained the Principal of the Training College, Hyderabad and Mukhi of the Hyderabad Amil Panchayat. Breathed his last on 29.12.1930.

1851 (Sept)

The Chief Merchants of Karachi draft a petition to the Presidency Government for application of Municipal Act.

22.10.1851

Bombay Presidency Government intimates the citizens of Karachi that their desire about the application of Municipal Act would be prited in the next issue of the Government Gazette for inviting objections if any.

8.9.1852

The General Department of the Bombay Government issues a Notification under the signature of Mr.J.G.Lumsden Secretary to Government, announcing the application of Act 26 of 1850 to the town of Karachi and appointing of a Committee of the following Commissioners:

Sir B.Frere (Ex-officio President), D.Mclver ( Member); Shaikh Ghulam Hussain (Member); Kazi Noor Muhammad (Member); Sahibdino Memon (Member); Seth Khemchand (Member); Muggon Mukhie (Member). The Captain of Police, Lient. of Police; Magistrate and his Deputies are to be ex-officio members, when present at Karachi.

5.2.1852

The Provisional Committee submits draft rules for the Karachi Municipality to the Presidency Government for their sanction. Rules were made with regard to the following: (1) Election of the Managing Committee and its powers,(2) The Secretary and its powers; (3) Meeting of the General Body; (4) Regulation of internal economy; (5) Definition of Public nuisances and their penalties; (6) Methods of Taxation.

1853

The “ Duke of Argyly (800 tons) the first English Ship to make the direct voyage between England and Karachi and second English sailing vessel to enter the harbor of Karachi.

1853

Birt year of Rao Bahadur Diwan Teckchand Udhodas. He was born at Hyderabad. He did Graduation in 1875 and joined Education Department as a teacher in 1876.He was assigned to translate “Civil Procedure Code”in Sindhi. It was in 1877, when worked as the ediyor of the “ Sindh Sudhar”. He got himself transfered to the Judicial Department where passing “ Local Pleaders Examination”, was appointed as Sub- Judge in Larkano and later on in Kotri. In 1885, joined Karachi Bar and remained associated with it for 10 years. In 1907, he was appointed as a Public Prosecuter ( first Sindhi on this post) He retired in 1910 and  started taking part in public and social life. He remained the President of the “ Sindh Hindu Sabha” aqnd the Vice-President of the “ Vidyala Association” and the President of the “ Kundanmal Girls High School” for years. He breathed his last on 9.1.1920.

1853 ( July)

The new Sindhi Alphabet is published. It has been devised by Mr. Ellis, Revenue Assistant to the Commissioner-in-Sindh in consultation with a Committee of local people, including three Hindus namely:Diwan Pirbhdas Anandram, Diwan Udharam Thanwardas Mirchandani and Diwan Nadiram os Sehwan.The number of letters is increased from 29 to 52 as to meet the requirements of Sindhi Sounds.

1854

Birth year of Swami Dharamdas Motomal. He was born at village Thorhi of the District Larkano. He was follower of Wasan Shah and earned name and fame as a spritual leader. He breathed his last on 4.6.1947.

1854

THE sehwan School is started for teaching up to fifth standard.

1855

Seth Kalumal Bachamal of Tando Adam raises a subscription of, it is said, lakh of rupees and spends it in repairring the Uderolal Tomb. It be noted that this building was erected under the orders and superintendence of Bedarang, son of Shamdas Thakur, in 1634 A.D.

1855

An English class is opened at Hyderabad in connection with a Vernacular School. In 1858 it grew into a separate school and was constituted a High School in 1864.

1855

The first ever “Akal Bhungo”(worship place of Sikhs) is erected at Hyderabad.

13.5.1856

Sindh Kossid, Karachi Periodical, edited by Briggd protests in its editorial against the reluctance of Bombay Government to connect Karachi with Aden and Suez by Steam Communication. The Paper pleads that it would benefit the whole of North-West India, including Punjab.Such type of deprivation pave way for the launching of Movement for sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency in future.

12.7.1856

In the meeting held under the chairmanshio of Colonel Turner,a Committee of Management for taking steps towards the establishment of Native General Library in Karachi is ellected as under:

Dr.Grierson –Civil Surgeon (President), Lieutenant Lester – Educational Inspector in Sindh ( Secretary and Treasurer) .Neville Warren, M.T.Tuback, W.Maher, Syed Aminuddin, Seth Naomal Hotchand and Mahadev Shastri as members.

1857

Old houses in the Hyderabad fort are pulled down and the space left by them is cleared for the erection of new arsenal buildings, in shape like a sixteen-sided figure.

3.4.1857

Birth of Diwan Kalachand Mirchandani at Hyderabad. Retired as Sub-Engineer in 1930. He was author of “ Jeeven Jo Teeven”, “Atam Har” and “Qiso Dilshad Begam Jo”.He breathed his last on 11.8.1935.

30.6.1857

Birth of Dayaram Gidumal Shahani at Hyderabad. Graduated in the Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees from University of Bombay. Joined the Judicial Branch of the Government Service. Acted as Judicial Commissioner in Sindh and was offered a High Court Judgeship which he declined to accept. Retired at the age of 55 in 1911. He was Thinker, Philosopher and Second to None Social worker of his own right. He was author of several books in English as well as in Sindhi. His well known works in the former are: The Least of God”, “Some thing about Sindh” and Biographies of B.M.Malbari of Bombay and Sadhu Hiranand of Sindh, while those in latter are: “Man-Jo-Chabuk”,”Sukhmani –Jo-Sar” and commentaries on various works. Alongwith Malbari he founded the “Seva Sadhan” in Bombay and Consumptives Homes. His step to marry with young girl, daughter of his friend gave truning point to his life. He passed away at Bandra, Bombay, on 7th December 1927.

9.9.1857

In Hyderabad the Native Artillerymen are captured on the plea that they were involved in anti-government activites. Later on after a Court-Martial, eight were blown away from the gun in third week of September. They included Kumar Sing, the Hawaldar of the Battery, who was blown away from a six pounder gun.

1858

Civil Hospital is opnened at Hyderabad.

19.4.1858

The construction work of the Railway Line from Karachi to Kotri starts.

4.12.1858

Birth of Diwan Amarsing Moolsing Ajwani at Khairpur.After passing “ Second Grade Public Service Examination” i 1877, joined Govenment service in Postal Department in Baluchistan. He was appointed Mukhtyarkar in 1890 and was promoted to Extra Assistant Commissioner, from where he retired in 1914. He earned the title of “Rao Sahib”in the same year. He breathed his last on 13.3.1941.

1859

Sir Bartle Frere, Commissioner – in-Sindh, addresses thr government of Bombay with a view, to Seth Naomul Hotchand be given a Jagor of 1,200 acres in perpetunity, and an allowance of Rs 100 a month for three lives.

1859

The Sukkur School,origionally a middle school is said to have existed before this year. The exact date of its origion is however not known.

The arsenal is finally removed from Karachi and established at Hyderabad so as in any eventuality it must not take time for facing the unwanted situation created there. Britishers were well equpied at Karachi and felt that no any security risk was visible there.

6.4.1862

Birth of Harchandrai Vishindas at Manjho.Educated at village School and Anglp-Vernicular School Kotri.Did LL.B in 1885 and joined Cogress in 1888.He was a member of Karachi Municipal (1888) and its President from 1911 to 1921. He was also a member of the Karachi Port Trust (1911), Bombal Legislative Council (1910 -1921) and Indian Legislative Assembly (1921 till his death/Feb.1928). He was an outstanding Advocate, Freedom Fighter; Liberal person; undisputed leader of the Hindu Community of Sindh and very dear and near friend of Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhugri. Breathed his last on 16.2.1928.

23.1.1863

Bulchand kundanmal Advani is born in Hyderabad. After doing LLB in 1881 statarted practice, remained Councillsor Hyderabad Muncipality for twenty  years. He was Member of Managing Committee of “Khuda Abad Amil Panchyat”. He breathed his last in 1933.

23.3.1863

Birth of Sadhu Hiranand R.B.Diwan Shoukiram at Hyderabad. Educated at Normal Shool and High School of Hyderabad. Went for further studies to Calcutta in 1879. Did B.A in 1883. On return joined “Sindh Sudhar”Newspaper as its editor.Participated in Annual Session of the All- India Cogress at Calcutta i 1886 as representative of the “Sindh Sabha”.Resigned from editorship of the Paper in November 1887 and started social work at Hyderabad. Established the School with the name of “Union Academy”in 1888, later on after his death it was renamed as “N.H.Academy”.Founded “Sudhar Patrika” and “Sarswati” in November 1890. He was a great Social worker and promoter of Female Education in Sindh. Died on 13.7.1893 at Bekanir.

3.8.1863

Birth of Dipchand Tejbhandas Ojha at Thatta. After Matriculation joined D.J.Sindh College in 1887.Began work as Head Clerk to Karachi Municipality, was appointed Sub-Judge in 1898 and retired in 1922.Member of the Karachi Municipal Council for 15 years, was a member of the Bombay Legislaive Council for 1922-1923.Death in 1938.

12.9.1864

Birth of Jechandrai Moujsing Bhawani. He did his Matriculation in 1882 and served in Naushero Feroz School for four years. After doing LL.b, started Law practice in 1890. Was appointed A.P.P

In 1895 and P.P in 1914. He retired in 1927. He was Legal Advisor to Hyderabad Municipality from 1915 till his death in 1930. After death he was given title of “Rao Bahadur”.

1865

Sindh produces its first ever graduate in the person of Chuharmal Kundanmal who passes from Bombay University.

1866

Birth Year Of Diwan Jessasing Qimatsing Dodani. He was born at Larkano. Retired from the post of Dy.Collector in 1916. He was Social woeker of his own right.He breathed his last on 3.1.1932.

18.1.1866

Birth of Khemchand Amratrai Mirchandani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric, he established a private School that was merged with the Union Academy ( N.H.Academy) on the eve of its establishment. He accepted Christinty as his religion and after conersion left the Union Academy and joined journalism.He edited “ Hyderabad Journal”( Sindh Journal).”Pirbhat” and “ Sindhvasi”. He brathed his last on 26.12.1941.

1867

The second Sindhi graduate is produced in the person of Alumal Trikamdas, grand son of Seth Naomal Hotchand.

1867

The Larkana Municioal School is started for teaching uo to sixth standard.

1.1.1867

The Frere Hall is beautifully decorated, and overflowing with people. A durbar is held there by Sir Bartle Frere, the Governor of Bombay, for the purpose of presenting the Insigna and Grant of the Dignity of Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Seth Naomal Hotchand.

The Governor in his speech says”You had great influence amongst your countrymen, you possessed information drawn from every part of Nortern and Westren India, and placed all unreservedly at the disposal of the Government.........”. At the conclusion of the speech Seth Naomal Hotchand is presented with the Insignia of the Order.

1868

Birt year of Diwan Motiram Shoukiram Advani (brother of Sadhu Hiranand, Navalrai and Diwan Boolchand). He was the first Sindhi, who passed M.A (1888).Went England and returned with the degree of Law in 1892. Started Law practice and was appointed as Assistant Public P.P in 1903 and Joint District Judge.He redired in capacity of Additional Sessions Judge in 1924. He breathed his last on 17.5.1941.

1868

Birt year of Bhagat Roopchand Jhamrai Tharani. He was born at Hyderabad. After passing Public Service Examination,  got appointment in Tram Way Company, Karachi in 1887. Left the service i 1900 and started serving his people by virtue of singing and rendering social services. He was also financially assisted by Diwan Dayaram Gidumal.He breathed his last on 12.12.1914.

21.3.1868

Alumul Trikamdas Bhojwani joins Educaion Department. After acting very frequently as Educational Inspector for the whole of Sindh, he retired on his pension on 5.9.1903.

1869

A Hindu – Sindhi School is opened in Karachi.It is connected with a movement in favour of the Devanagri variation of the Sindhi Script. The Government had already taken decision to introduce Uniform Devanagri – Sindhi Script on the plea that it would spread education among a wider section of the Hindus. The modified and improved Script was prepared by Narayan Jaganath.

1869

Birth year of Sahibsing Chandasing Shahani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing Matriculation procceded for higher studies to the Wilson College of Bombay. He was the first Sindhi to take M.A degree of the Bombay University.He was appoited Professor of Persian in Wilson College and later on joined D.J.Sindh College in 1869 as the Professor of English and became Vice Principal of the same College in 1916.He wrote Novels in Sindhi.

5.12.1869

Birth of Diwan Tolaram Gunomal Tahliani at village Thatt Bhojraj.After Matriculation, he was appointed as teacher in Naushero Feroz. After some time left this profession and joined Revenue Department. He served in the capacity of the Mukhtyarkar in Hyderabad,Tharparkar and Sukkur Districts.He remained Dy.Collector in Rohri Sub – Division. On his own request he was posted as the Principal of the Tapdars’ Training College, from where he retired in 1924.He worked for promotion of English Medium Education. He also established “ Bal Mandar”at Hyderabad.He died in 1929.

1870

Birth year of Lalchand Navalrai. He was born at Larkano.Enrolled as a pleader in 1892. Very active leader of his community and remained the Member of the Legislative Assembly.

1870

Birth year of Diwan Aawatsing Mehtabsing Advani.He was born at Hyderabad.He was a leading Advocate and also remained as A.P.P (1908) and P.P in Jacobabd (1913) and Sukkur (1917). He remained Vice President of the Sukkur Municipalty for 10 years. He established Sanitorum in Jherk, ann earned title of “Rao Bahadur” in 1921.He died in 1937.

1872

Birth year of Hiranand Santokram Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. Did B.A in 1892 and was appointed as a teacher in Shikarpur High School. After doing LL.B, started Law practice  and earned name in the profession. He remained the President of Hyderabad Theosophical Society and took active part in organising “ Home Rule League”there. Prior to this he was associated with Congress. He breathed his last on 15.12.1828.

1873

Shikarpur High School is started near the Municipal office. Keeping in view the in sufficient accomodation a new building was later on erected in 1886, in Camp on the old military ground near railway station.

1.11.1873

Birth of Diwan Dialmal Doulatram Bhavnani at Hyderabad.He was educated at Shikarpur.Did Matric in 1889 and B.A in 1892 from D.J.Sindh College. He got degree of LL.B from “ Law College”, Bombay in 1895.He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1901 at Jacobabad and retired as District Sessions Judge in 1928.He remained Municipal Councillor in Shikarpur (1930-1932),member Sukkur District School Board and life member of the Hyderabad Education Society. He also took interest in the Scout Association. He acted as Secretary of the Hyderabad Sindh Provincial Conference. Took active part in Anti – Sindh Sepration Movement and in this connection attended the Unity Conference held in Allahabad and Sindh Punjab Conference held in Lahore.He was associated with the Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha.In 1937, he was elected as a member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly and also remained Minister in Sindh Government.

6.1.1874

Birth of Murlidhar J.Punjabi at Shikarpur. He passed the local Pleaders examination in 1899 and joined the Bar.Received the title of Diwan Bahadur (the title of its kind coferred in Sindh).President of the Shikarpur Municipalty and founder of the Shikarpur Education Society.Strong opponent of the sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, and in this connection visited Englind third time in 1928 and also in 1930 to took part in informal discussion with members of thr Round Table Conference. He was appointed as a member of “Sindh Separation Coference”in 1932.

24.1.1874

Birth of Veromal Begraj at Sukkur.Educated at Sukkur and Shikarpur and after passing Public Service Examination pn 1893, joined Albert Press at Sukker. In 1901 established his own Printing Press and founded weekly “Sindhi”.Took active part in politics and was fined for printing book in favour of Swadeshi. He remained President of Sindh Provicial Congress Committee and Municipal Councillor. After 1931, left Congress and joined Sindh Hindu Sabha of which he became President also.Breathed his last on 16.7.1956.

1875

Birth year of Bheromal Maharchand Advani. He was very serious and sincere man of letters, writer; poet and compiler of Social History.Though he contributed a lot towards development of Sindhi literatutre, but his most important books are:” Aanand Sundrika”( Novel/1910), “Mohni Bai” (Novel/1917); “Golan Ja Goondar”(Translated Novel/1928); “Sindh Jo Selani”(1923/on Shah Latif); “ Sindh Ji Hindun Ji Tarikh”(1946) and “ Sindhi Boli Ji Tarikh”(1941). He died in 1950.

30.10.1875

E.M.H.Fulton, Educational Inspector of Sindh, notifies that thr teachers in High Schools and Anglo _ Vernacular Schools drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs 50 must pas an Examination in Devanagri _ Sindhi by May 1876.

2.3.1877

Birth of Rejhomal Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad.Did B.A in 1898 and LL.B in 1901. After remaining Sub Judge ( Mehar, in 1906) and Residet Magistrate (1907), he got premature retirement in 1912 and started Law practice at Larkano. He was know as a master of Philology and Ethnology. He was an active member of the Sindh Hindu Sabha.

18.4.1877

Birth of Kalumal Pahlumal. After graduating in Arts and Law from the Bombay University, he started practice in 1904. He was a member, Karachi Municipality for about 6 years and Acting Principal Law College from its inception in Karachi till about the end of 1927. He retired from the post of Chief Judge, Small Causes Court in 1935. Earn the title of “Diwan Bahadur”in 1936 and was later on made Justice of Peace.

1878

Birth year of Diwan Bhagchand Essardas Sipahimalani. After Mariculation, he joined D.J.Sindh College in 1910-11. He was the first two editors of the D.J.College Miscellany. He got himself appointed as the Private Secretary to  Qadir Khan,  Khairpur State Minister.Entered Revenue Department as Mukhtyarkar and rose to the post of Dy. Collector. He died in 1932.

1878

The Sindh Salt Department is organised.

1878

The Karachi Municipality sets example to Sindh of levying a house-tax.

1878 ( March)

Kotri Bridge is opened for Railway  Trafic.

15.5.1878

Birth of Rupchand Bilaram at Shikarpur. Educated in “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” ( Hyderabad) and “ D.J.Sindh College” (Karachi).Did LL.B in 1901 from Bombay University and started practice, was Nominated as Member of the The Bombay Legislative Council for 1919-1920. He was appointed as Additional Judicial Commissioner of Sindh on 21.6.1923. He remained Vice President and President of The Sindh Natural History Society for years.

1.10.1878

Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and Municipal Commissions in various districts are declared as under: LARKANO DISTRICT : Kambar, Ratodero; Sehwan and Bubak. HYDERABAD DISTRICT: Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar; Hala; Nasarpur and Matiari. THAR AND PARKAR DISTRICT: Jamesabad, Digti; Umaekot; Sanghar; Khipro, Pithoro; Nagarparkar; Chhachhro; Mithi and Diplo. SUKKUR DISTRICT: Shikarpur, Rohri; Garhiyasin; Ghotki; Umauro and Daharki. NAWABSHAH DISTRICT: Tando Adam, Shahdadpur; Naushero Feroz; Moro and Kandiaro.KARACHI DISTRICT: Kotri, Manjhand; Thatta and Keti Bandar.

1879

Birth year of Seth Sobhraj Chetumal. He was born at Shikarpur. He remained Municipal Councillor (Karachi), Hon. Magistrate and President of the “Karachi Social Service League”.By profession he was merchant. His benevolence knew no bounds.He benifited so many institutions by his largeness of heart and donated them handsome money.He breathed his last on 20.11.1928.

19.2.1879

Jagatrai Issardas Shivdasani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on he became Educationalist & writer. After 1947 left Sindh for Kotah, Rajistan.

1879 ( March)

Birth of Asoodomal Hukumatrai Advani at Hyderabad. He did B.A in 1902 and joined Education Department in 1904.He remained Administative officer for Municipal Schools for years and retired in 1934.

22.11.1879

Birth of Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani at Thatta. Did Diploma (Civil) and after partition migrated to india (Ahmedabad). Eared name and fame as Poet and Novelist there.

25.11.1879

Birth of Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, known as T.L.Vaswani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing M.A, he was appointed Professor of English in Calcutta. Also remained Principal of the” Dayalsing College”, Lahore, the “Victoria College”, Bihar and “Mahendra College”. He rsigned to took part in the Non _ Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress. He also contributed to political literature and his books: “Indian Arise”, “Awake Young India”; “Indian Adventure”; “India in Chains”; “ Builders of Tomorrow” and “ Apostles of Tomorrow”earned fame.He established “ Meera School”in Hyderabad and founded and edited “Saint Mala” there.After partition migrated to India and lived in Poona where he breathed his last on 17.1.1966. He was a Freedom Fighter, Social worker, Philospher and Spritual leader of his own right.

1880

Birth year of Diwan Dingomal Gurmukhdas Mirchandani. He was born at Hyderabad. After Matriculation (1896) from Hyderabad, he joined D.J.Sindh in 1897. Entered Revenue Department in 1901. Was Mahalkari (1908) and Mukhtyarkar (1910), Resident Magistrat of Naushero Feroze (1916) and City Magistrate of Shikarpur (1917). From 1919-1928 acted as Chief Officer Hyderabad District Local Board.He was promoted to the post of Dy. Collector in 1927.Remained Huzur Dy. Collector from 1929 to 1935. He remained associated with many Organisations/ Associations. Such as: “ Sindh Hidu Provdent Fund” ( President), “Gur Sangat”, Hyderabad ( Trustee); “Khudaabad Amil Panchayat” (member of the Working Committee); “ Sindh Hindu Sabha”, Hyderabad( President) and  “Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha”( Vice President).

1880

Civil Hospital is opened at Sukkur.

10.2.1880

Birth of Durgdas Bhojrai Advani at Hyderabad.After doing Matriculation joined D.J.S.College in 1896.Joined P.W.D in 1901 but after short time resiged and setup as an Architect.Took part in public life, specially in the Home Rule League agitation. Remained member of the Bombay Legislative Concil (1924-1925) and Mayor of Karachi in 1937.He was President of the Karachi Social Service League and was associated with other organisations.

16.5.1880

Birth of Diwan Hashmatrai Lalsing Gidwani. After Graduation (1902) started professional life as a Clerck in the Treasury Office, Hyderabad and retired in 1935 as Dy. Collector. He was associated eith so many Organisations/ Associations of social and eduational nature, and some of them were: “ Hyderabad Educational Society” (Vice President), “ Navalrai Hiranand Industrial Academy”(President); “R.B. Tarachand Shoukiram Amil Relief Fund”(Secretary) and “Poor Amil Women Marriage Fund”(President).

24.6.1880

Birth of Lokamal Gobindbaksh Malkani .Educated at Hyderabad and Karachi( D.J.Sindh College). Very influecial figure in local politics of Hyderabad and was known as “ King-Maker”. Remained Hon.Magistrate and member of the Hyderabad District Local Board for more than 20 years. He also remained Advisor to the Hyderabad Municipality for 37 years.

1881

Dayaram Gidumal, an Assistant Collector, proposes that the Devanagri –Sindhi Script  should be abolished as it is neither popular, and nor useful.

1881

The Medical School is started at Hyderabad. The Civil Surgeon is assigned duty as Superintendent. Four Assistant Surgeons are made responsible for teaching. The course is that of the Bombay University L.C.P.S of four years.

1881 ( January)

The Barhmo Samaj Conference is held in Calcutta and is attended by Sadhu Navalrai, Tarachand Vishno (Sub Judge, Hyderabad); Diwan Dharamdas Bhojraj and Diwan Gurbomal Joharsing (Judge) of Sindh.

27.7.1881

Diwan Shokiram Diwan Nandiram (Father of Navaram, Sadhu Hiranand; Tarachand and Motiram), retired Mukhtiyarkar and Mukhi of “Khudabadi Amil Panchayat”breaths his last.

1882

Birth year of Shamdas P.Gidwani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Income Tax officer and member of War League. He founded Karachi” Social Service League” and remained Vice President of the” Young Amils Association”.

1882

The Memorial is sent to “ Indian Education Commission”, set up by the Government of India, underlining the educational needs of Sindh with specific proposals such as the opening of more Secondary Schools and establishment of Normal School. It is signed by Dayaram Jethmal ( Later on onr of founders of the D.J.Sindh College),Diwan Metharam of Hyderabad; Diwan Gidumal Shahani ( At that time Civil Judge, Shikarpur); Diwan Wadhumal Chandiram; Seth Alumal Trikamdas; Fathchand Attaram; Udharam Mulchand and Pestonji Byramji Kotwal.

December 1882

Though date and month not confirmed but, it is sure that in 1882, first ever organization : Sindh Sabha: takes birth. The association consisting of Hindus & Muslims worked for social up lift and also influenced the society for working for better change. Sindh Sabha took part indirectly in Muncipal elections also.

1883

Birth year of Narayan (Suratram) Bulchand Butani.Stood 2nd in the University of Bombay and 1st in Sindh at the Matrculation in 1900.Got admission in D.J.Sindh College Karachi.Did B.A in 1904, B.Sc in 1906,and M.A in 1906. First Sindhi to obtain a First at the M.A. Appointed on the staff of D.J.Sindh College first in 1907 as an Assistant and then as Professor of Physics.Became the Vice Principal in 1916 and the Principal in 1927 of D.J.Sindh College.

1883

Birth year of Mukhi Harkrishindas Gurodinomal Sagrani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Businessman, Justice of Peace; Hon. Magistrate; Municipal Councillor and Founder President of “Sindh Workees Association” (Formed in 1917). He was elected to the Bombay Legislative Assembly as a member in 1927, but resigned in 1930 for taking part in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress.

8.3.1883

Birth of Hotchand Mulchand Gurbaxani at Hyderabad.After doing Matric from N.H.Academy,Hyderabad Joined D.J.Sindh College for further studies in 1900.Did B.A in 1905 and M.A in 1907.Got appointment as Assistant Professor of English  and Persian  at Wilson College in 1908 from where he did M.A, and soon after was appointed in D.J.Sindh College.He became Vice Principal in 1927. In 1928 took Ph.D from the University of London on writing  Thesis on  “ Mysticism in English Poetry”.Remained the Principal of  the D.J.Sindh College.Earned name and fame for his writtings and research work. The compilation of “Shah Jo Risalo”speaks of his research worth. His books : “ Rooh Rehan”, “ Noor Jahan”(Novel/1915) and “Luwaria Ja Lal”(1934) are his valuable addition to Sindhi literature. He died in 1947.

1883 ( April)

Birth of Diwan Partabrai Dhanrajmal Punwani at Hyderabad.Did Matric in 1900 and after obtaining degree of Law started pratice.He was appointed A.P.P in 1935 and Advocate General of Sindh in 1937 and went on pension in 1943.He earned name and fame in Allah Bux Soomro murder case when he was was engaged as Special P.P for conducting this case.He was associated with so many Clubs and Associations such as Sindh Bar Council ( President), Rotary Club ( President, 1939) and Karachi Club ( President, 1940).

1.9.1883

Birth of Tahilram Bassarmal Aswani at Hyderabad.He passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College for further education. Did B.A. LL.B and started law practice. From 1910 to 1941 he continued to be a Municipal Councillor of Hyderabad and remained President of the Municipality for four times.He startes Bhaiband Cooperative Bank in 1909 and later on started Sindh National Bank. From 1928 to 1933 he took keen interest in the promotion of Girl’s education. He was eminent Cogress leader and attended its Annual Sessions since 1906, Remained the President of Harijin Sang Sabha. He was made Chairman of the Sindh Hidu Coference also.

17.9.1883

Birth of Shewaram Dewanmal Vazirani at Thatta. He was Zamidar, Merchant and Hon.Magistrate First elected non-official President of the Karachi Local Board, a predominatly Muhammadan Constituency which he held from 1920 to 1928 Associated with so many organisations.Received title of” Rao Sahib” in 1921 and “Rao Bahadur”in 1927.

1884

The elective principle is introduced into Municipalities in Sindh and here after half Concillors will be elected, the rest to be nominated by the Commissioner-in-Sindh.

1884

Birth year of Gulrajmal J.H. Was born at Sehwan. Merchant and Municipal Councillor of Karachi. Vice Prasident of “Sehwani General Panchayat” and Local “Arya Samaj” and Chairman local Branch of the “Widhwa-Vavan Sahik Sabha”.

1884

The first “Sindh Sudhar” Paper in Sindhi, brought out by Education Department is handed over to the “Sindh Sabha”and Sadhu Hiranand becomes its Editor.

1884

The “ Sindh Sabha” discusses the nature of electorate for civic elections in Karachi and apparently influences the decision of the authorties in this respect. The government intended to introduce Seprate Electorate System and also in this meeting Muslim members proposed the same but decision was taken by majority.

8.2.1884

Birth of Sant Kodosing Taeenmal Bhambhani at Shikarpur.After getting primary and secondary education at Shikarpur and Sukkur, joined D.J.Sindh College, at Karachi.Did LL.B from Bombay University and started law practice. He served as a teacher also. Established “ Kanya Maha Vidalya” at Larkano. After the partition, he migrated to India.

15.3.1884

Consequent upon developing differences with Hindu Memebers of Sindh Sabha, Mr. Hassan Ali Effindi forms Sindh Muhammadan Association. This organisation remained active and functional till sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

17.5.1884

Birth of Sant Dholaram Gangaram at Hatri, District Larkano. He was a spritual leader. He after the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last on 28.10.1951 in Ulhasnagar.

8.6.1884

Birth of Swami Achal Parsad Hashmatrai Nathani at village Sujawal Tunio of Taluka Mirokhan.He was the follower of Swami Poorandas and earned name and fame as spritual leader. He breathed his last on 11.3.1946.

23.8.1884

Birth of Tolasing Khushalsing Advani at Hyderabad.Passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College. Did B.A in 1906 and LL.B in the same year and called to the Bar. Legal Advisor to various organisations.President of the “Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.

26.12.1884

Birth of Sahibsing Boolsing Shahani at Hyderabad.Educated at Hyderabad in “N.H.Academy”, and served in the Central Stamp Office.His book “Stamp Law and Proceedure”(1937) earned name for him. He also translated a Novel and that was published with title of “ Seel Prekhsha”.

1885

The Tramway system is opened in Karachi. Trams are to be driven by steem.

1885

First ever Book Store is opened in Upper Sindh ( Sukkur) by Master Harising Dingomal.

1885

The social organization known as “ Arya Samaj Mandal” is formed in Karachi. This organization rendered valuable social services in Karachi for years. Its Annual Report for the year 1923 reveals that the Mandal was running three schools ( Putri Patshala with 80 girls students, D.A.V.school with 75 boys students and Gujrat school with 75 students). This organization established a rich library and arranged so many lectures also.

1885

Birth year of Jethmal Parsram Gulrajani. He was born at Hyderabad. Later on he earned name and fame in politics, journalism and literature. He was active leader of the Home Rule League and was sentenced to two years imprisonment on account of contributing editorial in his “ Bharatwasi”Newspaper against the Rowllat Bill. He edited “Sindhwasi”, “Parakh”; “Sindh Herald” and “ Rooh Rehan”.He established “ Sindhi Sahitya Society” and published handsome number of books in Sindhi. He was an outstaning Freedom Fighter, Journalist; Poet and Writer.He brathed his last on 6.7.1948.

1885

Birth year of Bhagat Kanwarram Tarachand. He was born at Jarwar. He was an outstandind Bhagat, Saint and eminent Social worker. His benevolence knew no bounds of religion, caste and creed. He helped and benifited so many individuals and families. He was a Role Model in various fields. For the whole time his ife he preached peace and love but,was made killed without no reason. He breathed his last on 2.11.1939.

25.1.1885

Birth of Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiyani at Hyderabad. He matriculated in 1903 from the N.H.Academy, Hyderabad.He was outstanding Literary figure, and Freedom Fighter. In 1922, he earned imprisonment due to political activities. Founded “Sindhi Sahat Society”for publication of Sindhi Books. He remained Assistant Secretary for “Central Advisory Board for Sindhi Literature”( Now known as “Sindhi Adabi Board”). He was believer of Hindu – Muslim Unity and that is why he translated book “ Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-u-ullah” in Sindhi. Number of his publication is more than forty. Some of them are: “ Shahano Shah”, “ Son warnyoon Dilyoon” and “ Sach Tan Sadkay”. After partition migrated to India wher he breathed his last on 8.4.1955 in Bombay.

27.6.1885

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani drafts Representation under title: “Collegiate Education” and dedicates it to the  Commissioner – in Sindh. He emphasises on the need and importance of higher education and urges for establishment of a college in Sindh.

3.12.1885

With the donation (Rs 1500) of Diwan Nawalrai and Diwan Sahajrai Chandomal Advani ( Rs 1500), the Girls School ( Shokiram Chandomal Girls School) is opened by the Hyderabad Municipality. Diwan Nawalrai and his brother Sadhu Hiranand agree to teach without any remmuniration.

1886

Birth year of Tolaram Menghraj Balani. He was born at Naushero Feroz. After passing 6th Standard, he joined Edudation Department as a teacher and later on left the job and joined Journalism. He launched Movement agaist the partition of Bengal.He was one of the hot-liner Freedom Fighters and active member of the Congress. By virtue of poetry and journalism, he advocated the political philosophy of his party. He founded and edited “ Voice of Sindh”, “Mata”; “Desh Mata” and “ Sindh Shewak”.Some of his books are: “Jeea Andar Jang”, “Giyan Gulzari”; “ Taleem Jo Taro”; “ Aajiz Ja Aalap” and “ Dadabhai Nauroji”. He breathed his last on 13.7.1913. ( Note: in few bokks it has been stated that he was born in 1884)

1886

The Book Store is opened in Shikarpur by Pokardas.

1886

Municipality at Nagarparkar is abolished.

1886

Anglo – Vernacular School is established at Bhiria by the “Bhiria Education Society”- the society having majority of Hindu members.

1886 (Sept)

It is decided that a college be started in Sindh ( Karachi) as an added Institution and be managed by a Committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Government nominees and representatives of Local Bodies who would contribute to the College Fund.

11.10.1886

The Committee formed for the establishment of a college in Sindh, in its meeting decides the subjects to be taught and strenght of staff to be appointed. Amongst present were: G.M.Macpherson ( Acting Commissioner – in – Sindh ), E.T. Candy ( Judicial Commissioner ); Colonel R.Grawford ( Collector, Karachi); Rev.Bambridge; K.B.Faiz Muhammad Fatah Ali Khan; K.B. Palanji Adarji Mistri and E.Giles ( Educational Inspector ). Dayaram Jethmal was absent.

12.12.1886

Birth of Tarachand Deumal Gajra at Shikarpur. He did B.A (Hon) in 1908 and M.A in 1911. Joined Education Department as teacher in 1913. After serving for nine years, he quit the job and took active part in the Non- Cooperation Movement  and in 1924 rejoined the previous job. He founded and edited weekly “ Partab” .. Wrote and published so many books such as “ Arya Nari”( 1931),”Guru Prasad”(1932) and “Samskar Dipka”(1941) etc. Migrated to India afyer Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1887

Birth year of Hasasing H. Advani.He was educated at “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” at his Native place Hyderabad.Started his Career by joining P.W.D in 1905 and later on became Architect.He was Municipal Counciller, famous Player, Social Worker and literature-loving person.He remained  Office-Bearer of The “ Rabindarnath Tagore Literary and Dramatic Club “, Treasurer of “The Sindh Natural History Society”for years;  Vice President of the Karachi “Social Service League”and  the President of “ Hyderabad Amil Community of Karachi”

1887

Birth Year of Hasasing Hirasing Butani. He was born at Hyderabad. Retired as Excise Inspector in 1934. He was the President of “Sehwani General Panchayat” for years.

1887

A Training College is opened at Hyderabad so as to train teachers for Primary Scools..

17.1.1887

The Govenor of Bombay, Lord Reay performs the oppening ceremony of the “Sindh Arts College ( later on renamed as D.J.Sindh College). The College is opened with 28 students on roll and has been housed in a small building at the site known as Thattai Compound.

15.8.1887

Birth of Essardas Wadhumal Raisinghani at Halani.Writer of his own right and Freedom Fighter.Author of Books such as “Mahatma Gandhi” (1918) and “Masoomi Mahfil” (Child Literature, translated from works of Tagore-1919) etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Kandesh.

1888

Birth year of Dharamdas Tekchand Mariwala.Did B.A in 1908 and M.A in 1909.Began life in the Punjab as a Professor of History.He was appointed as Lecturer in History and Economics in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as Professor in 1916.

1888

Birth year of Tillumal Menghraj Advani.Stood 2nd in the University at Matriculation in 1904.Did B.A in 1908, M.A in 1909 and LL.B in 1911. First a Lawyer, then Professor of English at the D.A.V. College Lahore, and S.P. College,Srinagar. He was appointed as a Lecturer in English in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as a Professor in 1917.He edited sevsral well-known English clsssics.

1888

Birth year of Acharya J.B.Kriplani at Hyderabad.Did M.P, M.A. Freedom Fighter and remained Genral Secretary and Presidet of Congress.Contributed a lot to Political Literature in English such as “The Gandhian Way”, “The Non-Violent Revolution”, “The Indian National Congress”, “Politics of Charkha”and “Gandhi,the Stateman”etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in New Delhi.

1888

Birth year of Khoobchand Essardas Thadhani.He obtained degree in Agriculture from Poona Agricultural College and was appointed as the Head Master, Agricultural School Mirpurkhas.Proceeded to USA for further studied.He remained Fellow of Lineann Society of London and Royal Horticultural Society of London. On return, he was appointed as the Station Director, Sakrand Agricultural Research Station. He earned titles of “ Rai Sahib” and “Rao Bahadur” and retired in 1944 in capacity of the the Director of Agriculture, Sindh.

15.8.1888

The “ Social Reforms Association”, Hyderabad got its registraion approved under “ Company Act –V1 of 1884”.This organisation was started by Sadhu Hiranand, Diwan Nawalrai; Diwan Tarachand and Diwan Kouromal Chandanmal.Prior to its registration, the Association has established more than five Girls Schools in Hyderabad.

28.19.1888

Jacob, Educational Inspector Sindh, performs openning ceremony of the “Union Academy” ( later on renamed as N.H.Academy) at Hyderabad. The School has been started by Sadhu Hiranand and his brother Navalrai.

28.12.1888

Birth of Raghumal Chatram Motwani at Butra.Author of a few Books such as “Gulabi Gul”(1946).Migtated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1889

Birth year of Naromal Alomal. He was born at Thano Boolan Khan and earned name and fame as a Bhagat.

1889

Birth year of Thakurdas Gulomal. He was born at Sukkur.After doing Matric he passed Drawing Teachers Examination in 1912. He was appointed as a Drawing Teacher but during the Non – Cooperation Movement left the job and joined politics and earned name as Gandhi of Sukkur. He edited “ Congress” and “Swadehi” and also remained Municipal Councillor for two terms.During “ Quit India Movement”, he published Pamphlet ( Jawahir Girjina) and on these grounds was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. After the partition, he migrated to India.

1.1.1889

The title of “Rao Bahadur” is coferred on Alumul Trikamdas, by the Viceroy and Governor – General, Lansdowne.

17.1.1889

Lalsing Hazarising Ajwani takes birth in khairpur. Later on he beame Writer & Educationist. in 1919 became professor in Ahmedabad and after some time in D.J.S.College karachi .in 1947 left for Bombay.

18.2.1889

Birth of Sant Sawami Atalram Sadhram at Lashkri Chandio in Larkana District. After partition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last in 1958.

27.3.1889

The Lansdowne Railway Bridge of Rohri-Sukkur is inaugurated by  Lord Ray.

20.9.1889

Hashmatrai lekhraj Chablani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on knows as H.L.chablani, welknown Educationist and Leading Sindh Anti Seprationist and Freedom Fighter. He breathed his last in 1933.

29.10.1889

Birth of Nirmaldas Dharamdas Gurbaxani at Hyderabad, eminent Educationist and Writer.Wrote Biographies of  Brahmnand Keshav Chanar Sen (1930),Raja Ram Mohan Ray (1930) and Sadhu Nawalrai and Sadhu  Hiranand (1935). Migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

25.12.1889

Birth of Dr. Choitram Partabrai Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad.After Matriculation, he joined Education Department and was appointed as a teacher in Middle School Bubak. Did LCPS in 1913 and was appointed as Doctor but in 1915 resigned from the post and participated in public life. He remained Municipal Councillor, President of the Sindh Congress and member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly.He started Tilk High School and organised “Sindh Hidu Sabha”.He earned 18 months imprisonment and House Arrest due to his political activites.After partition migrated to India where he brathed his last on 12.9.1957.

1890

Birth year of V.D.Bhatt. Municipal Councillor, Vice President of the“Audicha Brahm Samaj”. Joined Indian Medical Department in 1912, served in the First World War with Expepenitionary Force “D”and was wounded in both legs. Served in the Persian Expenitionary Force and finally on N.W.Frontier in an Afghan War.Resigned in 1921 and came to practise in Karachi.He was a leading Social worker of the Gujrati Community.

15.1.1890

Birth of Rochiram Jethra at Larkano.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Adipur. Earned name and fame as Writer and Poet. Wrote, composed and translated Books such as “ Shrinagar Shatak”,”Hardvar-Jo-Ithas”and “ Gian Bharyal Vachan”etc.

15.8.1890

Birth of Naraindas Ratanmal Malkani at Hyderabad.He was M.P.M, LL.B and B.T. Participated in the Movement of Freedom and wrote Books also. Some of them are: “Baranyoon Bolyoon”(1925), “Kashmir Jo Sair”(1927), “Dhampad”( Traslation-1825) and “Jawahar Aatam Katha” (1947). After Partition he migrated to India and settled there in New Delhi. He breathed his last on 19.2.1974.

1890 (Nov)

Birth of Diwan Thanwardas Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad. He was a famous Advocate of Larkano and Karachi. He remained the Vice Principal of the Karachi Law College and editor of the “ Young Lawyer”

1891

The Female Training College for the purpose of providing trained teachers to Girls Primary schools is opned at Hyderabad..

1.1.1891

Under the new arrangement ( The Bombay District Municipal Act of 1884), the General Body of Karachi Municipality is constituted of 32 members of whom 16 are elected and 16 are ex 0 offico and nominated.Elected Hindu Municipal Commissioners are: Udharam Mulchand, Hotchand Khushhaldas; Alumal Trikamdas; Shewaram Ramrakhiomal; Doulatram Jethmal; Gidumal Lekhraj; Harchandrai Vishindas; Tahilram Khemchand (and nominated are): Sahijram Gangadhar and Shewakram Awtram.

1891

Birth year of Jamiatrai Vishindas Lakhani.Did B.Sc in 1911 and M.Sc with distiction from the Wilson College and Indian Institute of Science in 1916.He did Ph.D from Edinburgh for doing research in  Chemistry. Prior to this he was appointed as a Professor of Chemistry in D.J.Sindh College in 1919

4.5.1891

Birth of Gobind Vazirmal Utansing at Hyderabad.Educated at Bombay and London.Graduated at Arts from Elphinstone College, Bombay in 1912 .Called to the Bar from Middle Temple in 1917.Served in War Office during 1914-1916 and remained Special Police Constable in London from 1918 to 1917.Practised at Karachi Bar (1917-1924) and was appointed as Registrar, in  the court of the Judicial Commissioner, in 1924.

21.5.1891

Birth of Diwan Hikmatsing Amarsing Adwani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric and Sindhi Final, he joined Government service and was appointed as Mukhtyarkar in 1934 and also got promotion to the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner.

11.7.1891

Birth of Hassanand Radhakrishin Bhatheja at Shikarpur. Educated at Larkano and Shikarpur High Schools,Bombay and Oxford.Eminent Educationist and associated with various Universities as the Head of Department.Commissioner Patna Municipality (1924), President A’ll Sindh Students Conference”(1926),Member “Sindh Coference”(1932).Author of “Tricameral Legislatures in India”, “Financial Problems of Bihar and Orisa” and “Constitutional Problems of India”.

1892

Birth year of Janardhandas Lokumal Bhojwani. Born at Karachi. Matriculated from N.J.V.High School i 1909 and later on joined D.J.S.College. Passed LL.B in 1918. Originated the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. A well-known Advocate and Municipal Corporator and Member of the D.J.S.College Standing Committee.

17.8.1992

Birth of Rochiram Gangaram Sadani in Karachi.Eminent Teacher and Weiter.Author of so many Books and some of them are: “Insan Ain Insanyat”(1921), “Insan Jo Akhreen Maqsad Kahiro Aahi”(1828), “Umar Marvi”(1929),” Tarang” (Poetry-1936) and “Valmenki Ramain”(1944). He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

15.10.1892

The Commissioner – in – Sindh, Evans James chairs the function of opening ceremony of the building of the Sindh Arts College. The College is renamed as (D.J.Sindh College) “Dayaram Jethmal Sindh College”.. The actual cost of the construction of building is Rs 1,86,514 of which the government paid Rs 97,193. The design of the building has been prepared by J.Strachen, the Engineer of the Karachi Municipality.

1893

The Victoria Jubilee Lady Dufferin Hospital is opened at Shikarpur.

24.5.1893

Jacob, Educational Inspector in Sindh presides over the Annual Function of the “ Union Academy” in Hyderabad. Sadhu Hiranand presents the Progress Report.

23.12.1893

Birth of Ghanshyam Jethanand Shiwdasani at Hyderabad.He was Writer also and translated some Religious Literature. He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1893

Birth year of Motandas T. He was born at Sukkur. He was Land Lord, Business man and Proprietor of T. Motandas and Company, Karachi.He developed his business into General Merchants and Agency of Messrs Peek, Frean and Co.Ltd., London, in 1910 but in 1940 transfered his Head Office to Karachi and added Wine Department also.

1894

The Sindh Hidu Provident Society, established by  Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani with cooperation of  Bhai Moolchand and others, is registered.

22.6.1894

Fathchand Mangatram Vaswani is born at Baguldero, District Larkano. He served in Education Department as a teacher. He was co-writer in so many publications of his brother Mellaram Vaswani, who was popular publisher and writer. After partition, he left Sindh and settled in Adipur, Kutch, Gujrat, where he breathed his last.

1894 (November)

The Sindh Sabha submits is representation to the Viceroy at Karachi while he is on visit of Sindh. His attention is invited to the backwardness of Sindh in the field of higher education.

1.9.1894

Birth of Seth Partabrai Sukhdas. He was born at Mirpurkhas. He remained the President of the Mirpurkhas Municipality (1928) and member of the Sindh legislative Assembly. He breathed his last on 13.12.1965.

1894

“ The D.J.Sindh College Amature Dramatic Society” is formed in the college and the drama “ Naldemanti” is staged on this occasion.

1895

The Anglo-Vernacular News paper “ Khai Khwah” is founded in Karachi and later on in 1902 is shifted to Larkana.

1895

Social –cum- religious Organisation, “ Sudhar Sabha” is established at Sukkur, by Sadu Gokaldas.

1895

Birth year of Diwan Shankarsing Aawatsing Adwani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing LL.B, started law practice with his father. He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1925 and was promoted to the post of Additional Sessions Judge in 1936. It is important point to note here that he was appointed as Special Session Judge for Hur Tribunal.

12.1.1895

Birth of Hemandas Roopchand Wadhvani at Hyderabad.After doing M.B.B.S he served as Doctor in Jacobabad and Karachi.He was selected as a minister in first ever Sindh Cabinet. He was included in the Cabinet as a minister for second time from 1942 to 1945.He was founder President of “Sindh Minorities Association “.

13.4.1895

Birth of Tirathsing Jhamatsing Lalwani at Karachi.He earned name and fame as the Chairman “Preem Parcharak” a weekly Sikh Newspa[er published at Hyderabad. He was Municipal Councillor in Karachi also.

12.12.1895

Birth of Vishno Nainaram Sharma at Hyderabad.Eminent Freedom Fighter,Journalist and Writer. Author of 8 Books such as “ Be Insafi Kean Door Kaji” (1925), “Samywad”(1925) and “Sindh Jo Thogi” etc.He was amongst those writers who introduced Literature of Socialism in Sindhi.After Partition migrated to India.

He breathed his last on 25.6.1973 in Adhipur, Gandhidam, Gujrat.

25.12.1895

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani, delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Seven sins against women”. The Lecture programe is arranged and organised by the “Sudhar Sabha”,Sukkur. Later on this lecture was published by Tikamdas Ashram, Rohri, for distribution.

2.5.1896

9th Bombay Provincial Coference is held at Karachi. About 150 delegates have reached to participate, besides a large number of visitors. The remarkable feature of the Conference is that all Communities have joined hands in the movement. Hart Davis (the Sessions Judge), Gloster ( the Joint Judge); Melver (the District Superintendent of Police) and Strachan ( Municipal Secretary) are among the participants.Details of proceedings are available on the Website of the Gul Hayat Institute.

1896 (Oct)

“Qaisria Press” is founded by Diwan Kundanmal Mangharsing at Hyderabad.

1896 (December)

Plague breaks out in Karachi.The pestilence took a toll of 3,387 ( Hindus and Muslims) lives in city between December 1896 and June 1897.

2.12.1896

Birth of Tilokchand Gopaldas at Bhirya.Started Government service after completion of his education. He quit the job and took part in politics and proved himself as an active local Congress leader. Founded and edited wekkly “Hind Samachar”at Nawabshah. After the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last in Ajmir on 26.6.1955.

24.12.1896

Birth of Mangharam U. Malkani at Hyderabad. He was Graduate.Served in D.J.Sindh College and also remained office – brarer of the “ Rabendranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.Outstanding figure of his times.He was Writer, Actor and Director of his own right. He was author of more than twenty books.Before partition, his publications consist of “ Khan ji Khata”(Drama/1930), “Anarkali” ( Drama/1930); “ Panj Nandha Natak” (One – Act Plays/1973) and “Pangti Parda”(One – Act Plays/1938). After partition, he migrated to India and continued his contribution towards Literature and Education. He ramained there as President of the “Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”, Bombay for more than 14 years and the Head of the Department of English in “Jai Hindh College”.He wrote so many  books there, including         “ Sindhi Nasur Ji Tarekh” (1968).

1896

Birth Year of Professor Hassanand Jadoogar. He was born at Kandyaro.He was out standing Juglar,Social worker; Freedom Fighter and writer.His publications consist of dozen of books. “Hasanand Vakia Bheta”,”Hidu Hosh Dhar”; “Bawanjah Akhri Boodh”; “Bombay Ji Behayai Kandi Kaloor Kalyan Meen” and “ Dharam Guro Keen Dhareel”are some of them. After partition, he migrated to India and breathed his last there on 22.9.1966.

1897 (Jan)

“ Nava Vidyalya” is started by Pribhdas Shewakram Adwani in a rented building at Hyderabad. This school was recognized as a High school in 1900.

8.1.1897

Plague breaks out in Hyderabad and it took a toll of 28 lives with in five weeks.In Sukkur its visitation left a disastrious effect on Municipal finance.

6.2.1897

Birth of Swami Boodhraj at Hyderabad.After getting required education, joined Education Department as a teacher but, spritual urge compelled him to leave the job. He was famous Spritual Leader, poet and writer. His publications consist of “ Andar Jo Aalap”, “Sacho Sathi” and “Sonahri Sukhan”.He breathed his last on 8.12.1944.

15.3.1897

Birth date of Hari Sundar. He was social worker and founder of the “ Kauromal Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”. He published more than 200 books in Sindh. After partition, he migrated to India.

2.4.1897

Eminent Social worker and founder of “ Sudha Sabha”, Sukkur breathes his last.

14.12.1897

Birth of Mohandas  Kauromal Khilnahi at Bhirya.He contributed  a lot towards promotion and development of  Sindhi Literature. He wrote his first ever book in 1918 (“Preem Jo Parsad”). Some of his Books are: “Akhlaqi Aawaz “(1937), “Hind Jo Sair”(1934),”Mulhaita Moti”(1946) and “Gandhi Veechar”(1947).He migrated to India and settled in Delhi, where he continued hid literary services. He copiled there collection of his 106 Articles and got it published under title of “ Sahat Jo Singar”.

19.12.1897

Birth of Lekhraj “Aziz” at Hyderabad. He was poet, critic and dramatist of his own right.His publications consist of “ Kumar Ajeetsing”(Drama/1931). “Adabi Aeeno” (1941),”Sami”; “ Ghul Ain Khar”; “ Kulyat Aziz”; “Pegham – e- Aziz”; “Misir Ji Rani” and “ Shaerani Shama”etc. After partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

1898(Feb)

Birth month of Chanderasen Sahejram Jetley. Born at Karachi. He was a Municipal Councillor, Joint Secretary of the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. Remained Secretary “ Sindh Students Conference”(1923-24),Joint Secretary of the “ Sindh Baluchistan Sanatam Dharma Conference”(1928) and was also the Principal of the “Kanya Maha Vidyala”of Karachi.

1.11.1898

Birthdate of Gobindram Deyalmal Bhavnani. He was a Landlord, Justice of peace and Hyderabad Municipal Councillor (1925 -1931). Took part in Freedom Movement from the platform of Maha Sabha.

13.11.1898

Birth of Dvarkaprasad Rochiram Sharma at Dadu.Eminent Journalist,Freedom Fighter and Author of so many Books such as “Sindh Jo Prachin Ithas”(1932) and “ Gita Ji Kunji”(1932) etc. After Partition, left Sindh and settled in Jaipur, Rajasthan,India, where he brathed his last on 19.5.1966.

1899

Birth year of Gianchand Teumal Hingorani. After passing Matric joined D.J.S.College in 1905-06. Graduated M.B.B.S from Grant Medical College, Bombay with distinction. F.R.C.S. For some time remained Civil Surgeon, Sukkur. He also remained Municipal Councillor in Karachi.President Municipal Labour Union (1930), President Postal and R.M.S Union of Sindh and Baluchistan (1929),President “Karachi Hidu Maha Sabha”(1924) and President “Urdu Teachers Association”(1928). He was Author of “Sexuel Disorders and Diseases of Young Men and Women”.

2.8.1899

Birth of Kewal L. Motwani at Arazi of District Dadu.Did M.A, Ph.D and contribted in English language. After patition, he settled in Ceylon.

17.7.1899

Birth of Lalsing Harising Ajwani at Khairpur.Eminent Educationist and Writer.Some o f his Books are: “Veechar”(1941), “Nau Daur” (1947). After Partition migrated to India earned name and fame there in both fields.His book “History of Sindhi Literature”has earned name and fame for him.

15.11.1899

Birth of Moolchand Jhangaldas at Shikarpur. Eminent Educationist ,Poet and Writer.He compiled Sindhi Poetry of Dilpat in 1930.After Partition left Sindh for India and settled there in Bombay.

1900

The “Hopeful Academy” is opened at Shikarpur by Wadhumal Verhomal. In 1915 it was turned into High school and its name was changed to “Shikarpur Academy”.

1.8.1901

The Larkano District comes into existence and was formed out of the Karachi and Shikarpur districts.

30.11.1901

Birth of Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani.By profession Engineer, migrated to India after Partition ang settled there in Ahmedabad.He wrote “ Salees Sindhi Viyakaran” in 1929.

1902

The District Local Board is created in Larkano District with composition of 13 nominated and 12 elected members.

1.4.1902

The Municipality is created at Mirpurkhas

12.3.1902

Birth of Chuharmal Diariomal Hinduja at village Phuka of the District Dadu.Eminent writer and translator.Wrote and translated more than 35 books such as “Pushpanjali”, “ Chokhervali”, “Mukta Dhara” (All from Tagore), “Shri Kanta” and “Grihadah”(Both from Sart Chandra). After partition left for India and settled there in Ulhas Nagar.

26.9.1902

Birth of Santdas Punhumal Kishnani at Naushero Feroz.He passed Matric. Earned name and fame in Literature and Freedom Movement. In 1921 and second time in 1930, he was sentenced to jail because of his political activites. He composed poetry and was known as Santas “Santal”.After partition migrated to India.

8.10.1902

Birth of Devdat Sharma at Hyderabad. He was vocal and practical advocate of Hindi / Devnagri script and after partition left for India. He breathed his last in November 1970 in Delhi.

3.12.1902

Birth of Bulchand Rajpal. He was the founder of the Monthly “Sindhu” (1932), writer; critic and political leader.He remained member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. After the partition, he left Sindh and migrated to India, were he settled in Ahmedabad.

1903

Birt year of Assanand Mamtora.He did B.A ( Hons),B.T ant M.R.S.T and was eminent Educationist and Writer.After Partition migrated to India and settled in Bombay.

1903

Bith year of Chetandev Sharma. He was born at Hyderabad.He was writer, poet; Freedom Fighter and social worker of his own right. The number of his publication is above 150 and these books are of literary, relogious and political value. His book “Vedic Dharam Mazhaban Jo Mukh”is known as his very important work.

21.2.1903

Birth of Prabhudas Brahmchari Pyasi at Nawabshah. Eminent writer, Publisher and active worker of the Freedom Movement. Apart from publishing more than 100 Books, he himself also wrote and translated Books such as :”Roshan Rah”(1946), “ Congress Kahani” (1947) and “ Vivekanand”(1946). He migrated to India after partition and breathed his last there.

2.3.1903

Birth of Chooharmal Hindooja at village Fakka of Dadu district. He founded “Ratan Sahitya Mandal” with cooperation of Paroomal Kewalramani in1934.Handsome number of books were published by his Mandal. He also translated some Bengali Novels such as “Dadi”(1939), “Azadi Ja upasik”(1942) and “Shrikant”. He migrated to India after partition and breathed his last there on 7.7.1973.

19.4.1903

Birth of Bhojraj Hotchan Nagrani at Hyderabad. He was Graduate and after partition migrated to India and settled there in Bombay. He earned name as the author of “Sami ja Shalook”

3.9.1903

Birth of Diwan Gobindram Jachendari Bhawani. Did B.A  in 1924 and LL.B. from Belfast University, London in 1925. He started Law practice in 1927. He was appointed as a Sub-Judge in 1933 and later on was promoted as Additional Sessions Judge in July 1944.

17.9.1903

Birth of Hasoomal Parsram Mirchandani at Hyderabad. He was educated at Hyderabad and Bombay. After doing B.Com, he got appointment as Assistant Accountant in the Sindh Provincial Co-operative Bank, Karachi. Later on got promotion and remained Acting General Manager for Cooperative Banks. He took active part in students’ politics and organizations. He joined Congress in 1921.

1904

The Seth Rijharam Public Library is opened At Jacobabad, at the cost of Rs 1,700 of which Seth Rijharam and Hindu Panchayat contributed Rs 1,000.

11.2.1904

Birth of Godhomal Dasomal Nankani at Sakrand.After partion, left for Baroda. He earned name as a poet

1904 (Feb)

Birth month and year of Dinomal Metharam. He was born at Naushero Feroz. He was active worker of the Congress. After the partition, he migrated to India and was settled there in Ajmir.

21.2.1904

Birth of Pribdas Brahmchari at Naushero Feroz.He founded “Nau Jewan Sahtya Mandal”at Nawabshah with branches in Hyderabad and Karachi  and published handsome number of books of religious and political value. He took part in Freedom Movement and earned imprisonment for three times. After the patition, he left for India and settled there in Ajmir where he breathed his last.

26.5.1904

Birth of Ramchand Bachani at Tando Allahyar .He remained the President of the Tando Allahyar Municipality for more than 20 years.He was an effective local Congress leader. Founded and edited “ Satya Samachar”. After the pertition, he migrated to India and brathed his last on 11.1.1965 i Ajmir.

1904 ( June)

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani establishes “The Industrial Association”at Hyderabad so as to promote Home Industry and introdue new industrial trends in Sindh.

25.10.1904

Birth of Satramdas Kewalram Bhagwanani at Rohri. After partition, he left Sindh for Poona, India. He earned name and fame there as a writer. His publications are in Sindhi and in English as well.

1.1.1905

The Municipality at Mithi is abolished.

1905

The Holmested Hall is erected at Hyderabad to commemorate the services of Dr. Holmested, who was Civil Surgeon at Hyderabad from 1868 to 1884. The Hall consists of a large hall with verandahs all round and a balcony at one end.

1905

Partition of Bengal takes place. The govenment justifies its decision on administrative grounds but, people take it as the division of Province as well as of people on religious lines. Tilk emerges as the leader of the Anti – Partition Movement  and first time in the history of united India students are involved in the matter and large scale strikes are observed by them.

1905

Birth year of Bhuromal Chandiram Ramrakhiani, an eminent Journalist and Writer. Took part in the Freedom Movement.Wrote handsome number of Books on Biographies of Mahatma Gandhi,Madan Mohan Malvya, Nita Ji and Bhagat Kanwar Ram. After the partition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last on 15.4.1963.

17.4.1905

Birth of Hiralal Srichand Bharvani.He was educated at N.J.V.High School and D.J.Sindh College. He was appointed Professor of English in Sindh College, Hyderabad in 1925.He proceeded to England in 1927 and passed English Tripos (Hon) at Cambridge in 1930. He was elected President of Indian Majlis Cambridge.He was called to the Bar from society of Lincolns’ Inn and returned back and rejoined the Sindh College.

2.6.1905

Birth of Jhamatmal Khubchand Bhavnani at Hyderabad.Educated from Bombay University,Advocate and Professor of Sindhi and Writer. After Partition, he left for India and settled there in Bombay.

26.6.1905

Birth of Charandas Thakurdas Gurshani at Bhiria.Wrote Books on Biographies of Bhagat Vadhuram (1922), Kauromal Khilnani (1924),Saint Hariram (1950) etc.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in New Delhi.

5.7.1905

Birth of Nirmaldas Nevandram Bhatheja.Left Sindh after Partition for India and earned name and fame there as an Educationist and Writer.

1906

Birth year of Guli Sadarangani, born in Karachi. Earned name and fame in Literary field. Her important contribution is : “ Gora”( Novel, translation -1938) and “ Ithad”( N0vel-1941). After Partition migrated to India and settleg there in Bombay.

1906

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani decides to open Sanitorium at Dharmpur. In May 1909, this well established and running smoothly Sanitorium was handed over to the local “ Consumptives Home Society “.

1906

Birt year of Seth Sukhdev Odhodas. He was born at Manjhoo. After passing 7th Standard, he joined business. In this connection he was associated with Karachi Port Trust and Indian Murchants’ Association. Took part in the Freedom Movement and earned imprisonment in 1930,1934 and 1942.He was eminent Congress leader and also remained as a member of the Central Legislative Assembly.

10.2.1906

Birth of Jethi daughter of Tulsidas Sipahimalani at Hyderabad. Educated at Kundanmal High School, Hyderabad and Indian High School, Karachi. For further studies joined D.J.S.College in 1925 and did B.A. She remained the Principal of “Daya Ashram”(1929), Secretary to  “Gandhi Hospital”; Municipal School Board Member; Municipal Councillor (1934); Member Lejislative Assembly (1937) and Dy. Speaker (1938). She was Freedom Fighter of his own right and earned imprisonment in 1930, 1932 and 1942. She remained Municipal Councillor,President of the “All –india Women Coference”,Sindh and the President of “ Balkan ji Bari”.She was the first ever Sindhi lady who became Dy. Speaker of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. Migratted to India after partition.

26.2.1906

Birth of Tirath Gobindram Sabhani at Larkano. Eminent writer and Author/Translator of so many Books such as “Achal Preem”( Novel-1936), “Badlo” ( Translation of Gujrati Novel-1941) and”Desh Bagat” ( Translated Novel-1945) etc. After Partition migrated to India and settled there in Bombay where founded and edited weekly “Hindvasi”.

1906 (March)

The Queen’s statue, which is by Sir Hamo Thorneycraft, R.A is unveiled by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in Karachi.

7.4.1906

Explosion in the magazine situated in Hyderabad Fort attributes to the spontaneous combustion of box of Cordite, which blows the end walls of the fort and damages the roof of the magazine.

15.5.1906

A box of the Cordite is exploded in the polygon building of the Hyderabad Fort, and sets it on fire. At 8.30 a terrific explosion shocks the town and the same time tons of bricks and stones are hurled in all direction, killing eight persons on spot and wounding a large number.

14.8.1906

Birth of Fathchand Sharma at Bahlani.He passed 4th Standard.Migrated to India after the partition and settled there in Calcutta.He earned name and fame as a poet, writer; singer and musician. His books were published there in India.

16.8.1906

Birth of Giyanchand Tekchand Parwani at Sinjhoro, District Nawabshah. After the partition, migrated to India and settled there in Ahmedabad. Was known as Giyan Rashi in literary circles. Earned name as a Short Story writer.

29.8.1906

Birth of Guli Ramchand Sadarangani at Hyderabad. She did Inter in Arts. Took active part in Freedom Movement, and also earned name and fame as a Fiction Writer. Her Novel “Ithad”, published in 1941 was appreciated by writers. After the partition, she migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

1.10.1906

Birth of Shewak Bhojraj at Larkano.Eminent Social and Political Worker. Formed “Balkan Ji Bari” in Sindh.His two Books: “Aasherwad” (Traslated Novel- 1935) and  “Dada Shyam”(1932) made him more famous. Left Sindh after Partition and settled in Bombay. He was Writer, Poet ; Actor; Freedom Fighter and Journalist of his own right.

1907

Birth year of Sant Khanoram Sachoram Chagh. He was born in Larkano and migrated to India after partition.

7.1.1907

Birth of Gokaldas Issardas Bhagia at Tharoshah .Migrated to India after the Partition and earned name and fame in Literary circles there.

18.2.1907

Birth of Chainchaldas Khialdas Ramchandani at Jagir, District Nawabshah. He was known as “Arya Spoot”in literary circles. He was Novelist and Journalist. He migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir after partition

13.3.1907

Birth of Gopal H. Lalwani at Hyderabad. He was educated at St. Patrick’s High School and D.J.Sindh College. His professional interests were varied-being a Share Broker, Insurance Agent and Hotel Proprietor. In spite of that, he devoted a great portion of his time to the social. Political and religious activities..

3.4.1907

Harchandrai Vishidas is unanimously elected new president of the” Sindh Hidu Sabha” in place of  Teckchand Udhavdas, who resigned owing to his  appointed Public Prosecutor. Important decisions are taken for replenishing the Capital Fund and to wait upon the Commissioner-in-Sindh to represent matters with special reference to law and order situation. The meeting is told by delegates from Ratodero and Naushero Feroz that there had been 12 dacoities in the course of a year or so.

16.7.1907

Harchandrai Vishindas ,president of the “Sindh  Hidu Sabha” sends the following telegram to  His Excellency the Viceroy:

“ Sindh Hidu Sabha respectfully urges its protest against the extravagant and unwarranted demands of Muhammadans regarding representation in Reformed Legislative Councils. Muhammadans assumption of suprrior political importance is unjustified. Other communities are in no way inferior either in intelligence, education or advancement to Muhammadans of India. Unequal representation demanded by Muhammadans is likely to cause deep resentment among other communities and nullify the beneficial effects of the Reform Scheme.”

11.11.1907

Birth of Lokram Dodeja at Shikarpur. After partition migrated to  India and settled there in Poona.

He earned name and fame for writing book on Shikarpur.

11.7.1908

“ Seva Sadan Sabha”is established in Bombay by Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani. The aim is to provide social services, social protection and education ( General as well as Technical) to womenfolk, and also to produce trained lady social workers.After some time organisation’s branches were also opened in Surat, Poona and Ahmedabad.

20.11.1908

Birth of Kishinchand Naraidas Relvani at Hyderabad. Left Sindh after the Partition for India and settled there in Jaipur. Earned name and fame in Literary Circles there.

18.2.1909

Birth of Chanchaldas Ramchandani later on known as Arya Shevak. He was born at Kanya Kalhora,District Nawabshah. Politically he was associated with Congress and took part in the Freedom Movement. He wrote and published so many Books, such as : “Bhakti Darpan”(Biography-1936), “Rashtra pati” ( Biography-1944), “Vir Darshan”(Novel-1945),”Birahamacharya” (1936), “Babu Ja Khat”(1942) and “ Youg Aasin”(1939). After Partition ,he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

17.4.1909

Birth of Deepchand Tilokchand at Kania Kalhora of the District Nawabshah. He, after passing Sindhi Committee Examination ( Sindhi Final) in 1924 got appointment as a teacher but, left the job not finding it suitable for the cause of  freedom. He became publisher and also joined Journalism. He edited “ Karam Veer”, “Nau Bharat”; “Shakti”; “ Mata”; “Nari Sansar”; and “ Nawabshah Gazette”. .His Books are important cotribution towards Arya Smaj Literature. Some of his books are” “Arya Deviyoon”(1934), “Nari Rahbar”(1935), “Swami Ramatirtha”(1939) and “Gandhi Vichar”(1946). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

1.6.1909

Civil Hospital is opened at Larkano.

15.7.1909

Following Telegram is sent to the Viceroy by Harchandrai Vishindas, the President of the Sindh Hindu Sabha:

“ Sindh Hidu Sabha respectfully urges its protest against the extravagant anwarranted demands of Muhammadans regarding representation in reformed Legislative Councils. Muhammadans assumption of superior po;itical importance is unjustified. Other Communities are in no way inferior either in intelligence, education or advancement to Muhammadans of India. Unequal representation demanded by Muhammadans is likely to cause deep resentment among other Communities and nullify the benefical effects of the Reforms Scheme.”

18.7.1909

Mr. Tarachand Shukiram Advani is assigned duty to revise the new series of Sindhi Readers

19.7.1909

A conference of educational officers is held in the N.J.V.High School, Karachi, to revise the curriculum of Anglo-Vernacular Schools and to disuss other matters. Mr. Wright, Educational Inspector in Sindh presides.Besides the Dy. Educational Inspector,Karachi, with his two Assistants there are present the Head Masters of Anglo-Vernacular Schools in Karachi District and heads of the N.H.Academy and Nava Vidyala of Hyderabad.

1.8.1909

Birth of Gobindram Satramrai Raisinghani at Shahdadkot. After the partition, left for India and settled there in Indore. He earned name and fame there as a poet, dramatist and short story writer.He is known as Gobindram “Sail”.

4.8.1909

Under the auspices of “D.J.Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, Professor H.P.Farrell delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Schools and Colleges of England”. The gathering consists of teachers and taught of the college.

5.8.1909

Shri Swami Hansaswaroopji Mahraj, the well-known Hindi orator and preacher delivers his first lectrue in Hindhi on HINDU RELIGION at the “Santan Dharama Sabha”, situated on lidbitter Road, Garden Quarters Karachi.

10.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J,Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, M.de.P.Webb delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Importance of Excursion in education”. It was attended by majority of teachers and taught of the college.

14.7.1909

“Brahma Samaj Mandir” Karachi, celebrates Sadhu Hirannand Memorial Day at Khalikdina Hall. Seth Harchandrai presides over the function. Prof.S.C.Shahani and prof.T.L waswani amongst speakers.

7.8.1909

Karpur Srinvas Rao deliver his lecture on the topic of “Vedanta”. The programme was organised by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

8.8.1909

P.Vaswani delivers his lecure oin the topic of “Discourses on the Religion of renunciation” in the programme arranged by “Brahma Mandir Karachi.”

14.8.1909

Prof.T.L.Vaswani speaks on the topic of “Gita” in the lecture programme arranged by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

17.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J.Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, T.L.Wasvani delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Sadhu Hiranand – A mission and vision”. It is attended by teachers and taught of the college.

31.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J.Sindh Literary and Debating Society”, Professor F. Lud Low delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Diseases, those are disastrous for a Nation”. It is largerly attended by teachers and taught of the college.

2.9.1909

Swami Pesoram Hemandas is born in Larkano. He was an outstanding spiritual leader and migrated to India after independence of United India he breathed his last in 1964.

3.7.1909

Following Representation is submitted to The Governor of Bombay in-Council by Harchandrai Vishindas, President of the Sindh Hindu Sabha:

“ MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY,-- on behalf of Sindh Hindu Sabha I beg to lay the following for your Excellency ‘s consideration.

The public of Sindh have viewed with concern a rule among those recently promulgated by the court of the Judicial Commissioner of Sindh with the sanction of your Excellency ‘s Government, where by those who pass the Sindh Court’s Pleaders’ examination, the standered of which has been raised, the old District Pleaders’ examination having been abolished and those who pass the LL.B of the University are to be granted, instead of the former permanent Sanad, only a temporary Certificate, renewable every year for five consecutive years.

Hither to the public have looked up to legal practitioners, not only as members of an honourable profession, but also as men conspicuous for their independence of thought and action, men who have been always in the vanguard of all movements for the moral and material progress of the country, all reform, political, social, or industrial being due to their advocacy, initiative and example. Indeed, the members of this profession in every country where it exists, have proved to be the backbone of the nation.

The rule in question, therefore, as keeping suspending over their heads the menace of the refusal of the re-grant of their Sanads at the eve of every year, for a term of five years, in the event of their incurring the displeasure of the Judiciary, real or imaginary, will have the inevitable effect of laying an embargo on their independence, breeding them habit of cringing and serviaity, weaking their moral fibre and acting as a set-back to their character.

The Sabha is not aware of anyting in the annals of the past which could have constituted the ruison d’etre of this innovation. If the object of the rule is to operate as a deterrent upon the deviation of pleaders from the right rule of conduct in the practicw of their profession, or in the discharge of their duties of citizenship, that object would be adequately served by the law already in existence invesing courts with disciplinary jurisdiction over pleaders who are liable to have their Sanads permanently withdrawn or suspended for a term according to the gavity of the offence.

The rule in question, in the opinion of Sabha, will serve no other purpose than that of lowering the status of pleaders, bringing their profession to contempt in the eyes of public, handicapping them in the independent and free performance of their duties to clients and limiting the scope of their general usefulness for which they have been hitherto distinguished.

On behalf of the Sabha, I therefore, pray that this rule be abrogated”.

I beg to subscribe myself. Most obedient servant. Harchadrai Vishindas, President Sindh Hindu Sabha.

7.9.1909

Birth of Terath Verhomal Sodho Vasant at Khairpur. Eminent Writer and Student leader. Some of his important Books are: “Chingoon”(1940), “Jawahar Jivni”(1941) and “Chitra”(Translation of the Novel of Tagore-1944). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmer.

9.9.1909

Birth of Beldev Tarachand Gajra at Shikarpur.Eminent Journalist and Poet.Took part in Freedom Movement. Left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in Bombay.His outstanging books are: “Gumnam Sada”(1953), “Phool Ain Tarana”(1959) and “Shair Ain Shairi”(1959).

20.9.1909

Prof.T.L.Vaswani delivers his lecture on the topic of “The prefect sage” in the lecture programme arranged by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

22.11.1909

The Viceroy is attacked on 14.11.1909 in Ahmedabad. The President of Sindh Hindu Sabha, sends the telegram to the Private Secretary to the Viceroy. The text of the Telegram is as under:

“ President, Sindh Hindu Sabha, congratulates and rejoices at the escape of His Excellency the Viceroy from the foul attempt on his life”.

20.12.1909

Chandar Asandas Dani is born at Tharoshah. He was an outstanding and great singer,poet; musician and actor of his times.He migrated to India after partition.

16.1.1910

Birth of Hundraj Lilaram Manik “Dukhayal”. He was born at Larkano. He was Singer,Poet and Freedom Fighter.His publications are of literary, religious and political value. After the partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Adipur.

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9.6.1910

Prof.T.LVaswani leaves for Barlin, to participate in “Wolrd congress of the Free Christainity & Relogious progress”

25.10.1910

Birth of Kishinchand Topanlal Jetle at Hyderabad. After the partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Poona. Research Scholar of his own right and author of so many books.(Note: his birth of date has also been recorded as 21.7.1910)

8.10.1910

Birth of Swami Preemdas Gajomal Nathani. After the partition, he migrated to India and breathed his last there on 8.12.1968. He was religious and spritual leader.

1911

Birth year of K.N.Vaswani.Born at Hyderabad and left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in New Delhi.Author of more than 29 Books. Some of his important publications are: “Geet Mala”(Translation of the poetry of Tegore-1942) and “ Glimpses of Ancient Glory” (1939).

10.1.1911

Birth of Manu Tolaram Gidvani at Bubak.Eminent Journalist and Author.His important contribution is : “Sindhi Kafiyoon”( Compilation-1925) and ”Vanko Vanhwar”(1925). After the Partition, he migrated to India.

10/2/1911

Kalyan Bhulchand Advani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on he earned name & fame as a teacher, writer and critic. After 1947 he migrated to India.His important publication are: “Shakuntala”(1946), “Shah”(1951). “Sami” (1953), “Sachal”(1954) and “Shah Jo Risalo”(1958)

30.7.1911

Birth of Parsram Hiranand Sachandani at Tando Adam. Later on known as Parsram “Zia”.Eminent poet and Author of “ Tasvir-e-Ehsas”(1943).Left Sindh after Partition and settled in Kalyan, India.

20.11.1911

Birth of Ram Partabrai Panjwani. He was born at Larkano.Eminent figure in our Cultural and Literary History of our times.Author of more than 15 Books. His important literary contribution is :”Qedi”( Novel-1943), “Adabi Ghuncho”( compilation of Articles-1946), “ Zindagi Ya Mout”(1952), “Purab Joti”( Drama-1945), “Sukh Ji Soughat”(compilation of Poetry-1859) and “Dost Keen Kajan”(1955). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

2/2/1912

Public meeting presided over by Seth Harchandrai records the perfound gratification universally awakened by the recent Royal visit to India. Dr Dhalla, Mr. Nicholas, H.P.Farrell, E. Raymond, Bernard Temple. T.L. Vaswani, Lokomal Chelaram, Gidomal Lekhraj and other amongst participants.

23/2/1912

“The Arya Young Men’s Association”, Karachi arranged religious debate on the topic of “The evils of flesh eating”.

21.4.1912

The religious debate on “Cremation, or burial of the dead” which had been going on in the “Arya young men’s Association” between some Mohammadan & Chrsitian gentlemen for some weeks come to a close.

27.4.1912

Ram Sewaklal opens the discussion on the subject “The Eternity of the Soul and of Matter” arranged and organized by “Arya young Men’s Association, Karachi.”

7.6.1912

Mr. young Hasband, Commissioner Sindh, innagurates “Tahilam Khemchand Dharamshala” in Karachi.Tahiram Khemchand entered Municipality in 1887, and became its president in 1896. He breathed his last at the age of 42. Dharamshala named after him was some sort of homage to be paid to the late for his services rendered by him for the Society. Dharamshala sitatued at Harris Road costed 35 thousand Rupees and building was desigen by Mea Sham lee.

27/6/1912

Mr Tarachand delivers his lecture on the topic of “The Messege of Dayanand”, the lecture program arranged by “The Arya Young men’s Association”, Karachi.

19.4.1913

Birth of Jagat Assudomal Advani at Hyderabad.Eminent Writer, Publisher and Editor, published more than 40 books. As a Novelist his importantat Novels are: “Akhreen Safar”(1939), “Akhreen Iltaja”(1940), “Zindagi”(1940) and “Devta”(1950). After the Partition, he migrated to india.

22/10/1913

Harumal Issardas Sadarangani takes birth at Shahdadpur. Later on became scholar, poet & writer. In 1947 he left for Delhi.

25.12.1913

The All-India Theistic Conference starts at Karachi, Dr.J.T.Sunderland presides. Welcome address by Dewan Tarachand. T.L.Vaswani’s innagural speech very impressive. Dr.N.R.Sarkar, K.K.Mitter, V.R.Shindle (General Secretary of the conference), Lalit Mohan Das, Sir Narayan Chandavar kar, Raman Bhai Manipatram, Dr.B.S.Ghosh & Lala Kirshan amongst participant. The conference to continue for more three days.

26/12/1913

Karachi hosts 28thh Annual Session of All-India Congress Committee. Details available on Gul Hayat website.( www.gulhayat.com)

8.1.1914

Brahmo Mandir observes Death Anniversary of keshub Chandra Seen.

22.2.1914

“Bandhu Mandal, Karachi, celebrates its 4th Anniversary under chairmanship of Seth Jasraj Valji. Mohanji M.Varma, Dr.K.B.Patel & Ramji Manji Vadera amongst speakers.

8.3.1914

The Sindh Graduates Association,Shikarpur arranges weekly lecture.

27.3,1914

A.C.Wild presides over the lecture programme arranged by “Aas Ji Toli”of Nau Vidyal, Hyderabad.Major Sproots delivers his lecture on the topic of “Alcohol”.

7/5/1914

The “Karachi citizens Association” in its Annual General meeting elects Office-bearers as under:

Harchandri Vishindas (President), G.G .Chagla and Jamshed N.R.Mehta (V.Ps), Durgdas B.Advani & Assanmal B.Advani Secretaries.

Managing Committee: Lokomal Chelaram, Motilal, Framroz E.Panthakey, Chapsi, Wadhoomal Udhram, Abdul Rahman, Deepchand Chandumal & Tikamdas.

20.5.1914

Birth of Wadhumal Kimatrai Jotwani at Rohri.Later on known as Wadhumal “Be-Chain”.Author of a few Books such as “Prem-Ji-Pyas”( Drama 1932) and “Andar-Ja-Umang”(1934). After Partition he left Sindh and settled in New Delhi.

15.6.1914

Shriamn Mahatma Munshiramji, Governor of the Guru Kula Kangri, Hardwar delivers his lecture on the topic of “Our Education l needs” at

Khalikdina Hall on the invitation of Karachi Arya Smaj. Yesterday topic of his lecture was “What is the Arya Smaj”

18/7/1914

“Shri Birah Khashtri Shayat Mandli” takes birth in Karachi. Seth Naraindas Vairam Chatpar, Dr. Narsidas Pitambardas Sodha, Jamnadas Vilabhdas Sadani, Rochiram Gangaram Sadani, Manikal Maghomal Jethmilani and Pahlajrai Haromul are the founder members.

18/2/1915

Gobind Singh Mansukhani takes birth at Hyderabad. He left for Delhi after 1947. Did M.A, L.L.B & Ph.D and earned name & fame as educationist & writer.

23.1.1916

Bhaghat Narumal of Manjhad gives a discourse on “Shewa” at “Prem Mandli” Office, situated in the Faiz Hussaini Building at Bunder road, Karachi.

9/2/1916

In well attended gathering organized by the “young Amil’s Association,” Karachi, Pandit Jewanlal delivers Lecturer on the topic of “Social drawbacks of Hindhs”. Hotchand Chandanmal, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Mohan Lal, Dulatram Rewachand, Dargdas B.Advani & Dr.D.G.Advani amongst participants.

17/2/1916

In the gathering arranged by the “Young Amils’ Association, Karachi, Rewachand Vassanmal delivers lecture on the topic of “What should our Pandat do.”

24/2/1916

Advocate Khemchand Gopaldas delivers lecture on the topic of the “wanted a leader.” The gathering was organized by the “young Amil’s Association,”Karachi.

2/3/1916

Eminent Writer & Teacher Pahlajrai Lilaram Vaswani delivers his lecture on the topic of “Practical ways and means to improve ourselves.” The “Young Amils’ Association,” Karachi organizes the function.

5/3/1916

“Karachi Social service league” celebrates its first Anniversary in Karachi. Amongst participants: Prof.Shahani (Patron of the League), Jethmal Parsram, Wadhumal, Lalchand Amardinomal, Seth Gidumal Fatihchand, Shamdas Gidwani (secretary), Bheromal lekhraj, Dr.Khoobchand, Dr.Doulatram, Advani,Dewan Wasanmal, Nirbhdas Durgdas, Bheromal & Maharchand Advanbi, Partabsing Shahani, H.Mevaram,Esardas Paromal & Toormal etc.

19/3/1916

“Karachi Social service League” arranges to stage drama for the benefit of children studying in Municipal Schools of Karachi.

25.3.1916

Birth of Jethanand Bhawandas Lalvani at Hyderabad. Eminent Publisher,Writer and Editor. After the Partition, left for India and settled in Bombay.Some of his Books are: “Rajput Shan”(1942), “ Jai Hind”(1945) and “Qoumi Kahanyoon”(1946).

27/3/1916

“The Karachi citizen’s Association” lauds valuable services rendered by Lord Harding for the India & British subject.Harchandrai Vishidas presides over the meeting held in to Khalikdina Hall,Karachi.R.B.Alumal Tikamdas, K.B.Nusserwanjee,R.Mehta,Jamshed N.R Mehta, Gidumal Lekhraj, Framroz E.Panthakey, Durgdas B.Advni, Lokumal Chelaram, D.D.Dhalla and Others amongst speakers.

16.4.1916

The Karachi Sindh Graduates Association meets to fix the Aims and Objects of the Association and pass Rules and Bye-Laws.

4/5/1916

In the function organized by the “young Amils’ Association” Karachi, Dr.Batra delivers his lecture on the topic of the “First Aid to ourselves”

19/5/1916

“The young Amils’ Association” organizes lecturer programme. Achalsingh Advani delivers lecture on the topic of “Deti Leti & Amil Marriage”. Vazirmal, Registrar of the Judicial Commissioner chairs the gathering.

31/5/1916

Swami Deyanand delivers lecture on the topic of the “Yoga practice”. The “young Amils’ Associaion,” Karachi earns good name for arranging such type of lectures.

5/6/1916

In the meeting of,The“Karachi Citizen’s Associatation, decision is taken to start “Gokhale Memorial Fund.”

10/6/1916

The “Karachi citizen’s Association” arranges series of lectures on the topic of the “Autonomy of Sindh” in first lecture today the speakers favored the autonomy of Sindh on administrative and economic grounds.

14/6/1916

“The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, elects its office-bearers for the year 1916 as under:

Managing committee: Durgdas B.Advani, Hotchand Chandumal, Khanchand Parmanand, Chandiram Manikraj, Bulchand Khemchand, Gobindram Dharamdas, Shamdas Partbrai, Khanchand Gopaldas & Rweachand Vassanmal.

Tahilram Khanchand (Captain Cricket team)

Tulsidas Hashmatrai (Captain Cricket team)

Assadomal Hukumatrai (Sec: Tennis)

18/6/1916

Haromal Premchand Sharma, Editor of the “Sansar Chakkjar,” delivers lecture on the topic of “Hindu Religion.” “The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, organizes the function.

21.6.1916

Swami Devananda deliver his first lecture to be followed by series of lectures arranged by “Hindu Shewak Mandal” of karachi

29/6/1916

Shewasing H.Ajwani of sukkur delivers his lecture on the topic of “Education we need”. “The yound Amils’ Association,” Karachi, provides platform.

1.7.1916

“Hindu Shewak Mandal” of Karachi celebrates its 1st anniversary at Khalikdnio Hall Karachi.

12/10/1916

In the meeting arranged by the “The yound Amils’ Association,” Karachi, Dr.Dhalla delivers his lecture on the topic of the “Nationalism.”

14.11.1916

“Arya Samaj” Karachi, elects its office bearer as under:

Dayaram Hemraj (President), Rewachand Bhugtanai (V.President), Chandra Bhanu Shewak (Hon.Secratary), keshavdes Verma (joint secretary), Ram shewaklal Gupta (library incharge),Maoji Master (Treasurer). Managing Committee: Nathoram, lakshmandas, Mahadev & Dialji.

28/11/1916

Deumal Rijhumal delivers lecture on the topic of “Improvements in marriage customs.” It was arranged by “The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi,

2/12/1916

“D.J.S College Literacy & Debating Society”, Karachi, organizes the lecture of E.M.Pratt, Judicial Commissioner on the topic of “The Ethics of War”.

3.12.16

Karachi Sindh Graduates Association initiate weekly lecture programe .Prof.Shahani  delivers lecture on the Getanjali of Tagore and on second day Prof.Dhopeshwarkar gave lecture on the topic of “Time and Free will”.It is to be noted that the Association arranged lecture programme on every Tuesday for years.

7/12/1916

“The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, arranges debate on the topic of “Pardah,” with Khemchand Gopaldas,Advocate as its principal speaker.

9/12/1916

Dr. J. Fitzgerald delivers his lecture on the topic of “Young India” in the lecture Program organised by the D.J.S College Literacy & Debating society, Karachi.

15/12/1916

Hyderabad District Congress Committee demands for separate Provincial Congress Committee for Sindh and avoids to be part of Bombay Congress Committee.

16/12/1916

Rev. Father Broswin gives lecture on the topic of “The Nature of Beauty”, organized by the D.J,S College Literacy and Debating society.

31.12.1916

“Prem Mandli,” Karachi celebrates its 2nd Anniversary.

2/3/1917

The Karachi Congress Committee by its resolution passed, thanks Mr Justice A.Rahim for his “Minority Report” and urges Government to discontinue indentured Labour immediately.

3/3/1917

“Navalrai Balak Vidyala Brahmo Samaj,”karachi, organizes function with Seth Harchandrai Vishindas as the Chief Guest.

8.3.1917

Metharam Sajarsing performs opening ceremony of the library being opened by “Sat Sari Dharamdas Shewa Mandal,” Rohri. Its is to be noted that Hasanand Sundredas B.A established this Mandal with aims & objects to stat Sanskrit classes,create religious awareness and render social servies.

9.3.1917

A.Jeejee bhoy delivers lecture on the topic of the COMMERCE AND ITS CULTIVATION, in a lecture programme arranged by the Karachi Citizens Association, in its premsis.

11.3.1917

4th Sindh Provicial Conference starts at Shikarpur. Details available on Gul Hayat website.

17.3.1917

Rewachand Wasanmal, Advocate delivers his lecture on the topic of ANIMAL ECONOMICS. The Young Amils Association, Karachi, organises the lecture gathering.

21.3.1917

The Sindh Graduates Association, Karachi provides platform to R.D.Kamarkar to deliver his lecture on the topic of “Indian Astronomy”.

25.3.1917

“Arya smaj” Karachi provides platform to Tarachand Gajra for deiverin his lecture on the topic of “What should one do for the samaj”.

31.5.1917

Mr.Gurbaxani delivers his lecture on the topic of OUR COMMUNITY, it was arranged by The Young Amils Association, Karachi.

17.5.1917

Miss K.Vealle speaks on the topic of the THEOSOPHY AND HINDUISM, in a gathering arranged by The Young Amils Association, Karachi.

28/5/1917

In its meeting held at Hyderabad, D.J.S College Amature Dramatic Society elects Rejhumal H.B Advani And Prof. T.K. Shahani from amongst ex-students and Mangharam U.Malkani, Mirchandani, and Advani from amongst sitting students as office bearers.Society also decides to stage “Feroz Dil Afroz” drama at Karachi and Hyderabad.

28.5.1917

The Citizens Association of Hyderabad elects G.M.Bhugri (President),Mukhi Jethanand (Vice President),Gopaldas Jhamatmal ( Hon.Secretary),Sarnanand (Joint Secretary) and Dharamdas Belaram ( Treasurer) as Office-Bearers for next year.

2.6.1917

“Citien’s Association Hyderabad”, celebrates its second Anniversary at Homestead Hall, with Harchandrai Vishindas as president of the occasion. Karamchand Gurmukhdas, Gopaldas jamtmal, jethmal Parsram and Santdas Manghram amongst speakers.

11.6.1917

The Karachi Citizens Association elects Harchandrai Vishindas (President),Wadhomal Odharam (Vice President), Mir Ayoob (Vice President),Durgdas B, Advani (Hon.Secretary), R.K.Sidhva (Hon.Secretary), Dr.D.G.Advani (Public Health Incharge),Jeramdas Doulatram (Education Incharge),Jamshed Mehta ( Member Managing Committee), Achaldas M. Advani (Member Managing Committee),Abdul Rehman, V.A.Aiyar, Tekamdas Wadhomal, G.G.Chagla, Framroze, Lokomal Chelaram, Motilal and Dr.Popat Lal ( All Members of Managing Committee) as Office-Bearers for next year.

14.8.1917

Dr.Chithram Gidwani gives account ofthe Shikarpur Conference at New High School on the request of The Karachi Prem Mandli.

15.8.1917

The Dy.Superintendet Police serves Notices upon Mr. Jamshed N.R.Mehta ( President Local Branch of Home Rule League), Marriwalla (Secretary of the Propagandist Committee) and Ayer (Secretary of the League) prohibiting a procession arranged by them to prade the City (Karachi) prior to the Party Meeting.

3/11/1917

Special Sindh Provincial Conference held in Hyderabad. It was presided over by Harchandrai Vishiandas while Mr. G.M Bhurgiri was the chairman of the Reception Committee.Details about the Conference are uploaded on the Gul Hayat Website.

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28/5/1917

The citizens Association, Hyderabad elects office bearers: Honourable Bhurgiri (as President), Mukhi Jethanand (U.P), Gopaldas Jhamatmal (H.Sec), Sarnand (J.Sec & Dharmdas Belaram (Treasure)

7.5.1918

Home Rule League,The District Congress Committee and The Karachi Citizens Association joimtly protest against the cancellation of Passport to the Home Rule League Deputation proceeding to England.

1.10.1918

Home Rule Leaguers celebrate Birthday of Anni Besant with Jeramdas Doulatram in chair.Shri Kirshadas Lula, R.K.Sidhva, Chairai Virbhdas speak on occasion eulogising the Head of Home Rule League.

17.10.1918

The Karachi Home Rule League protests against the decision of the Government of India not to allow a Congress-League Deputation to proceed to England.

20.10.1918

The Home Rule Leaguge celebarates the 51th Birthday Anniversary of Mr.Gandhi in a befitting manner.The Public Meeting held at Khalikdino Hall Karachi.

14/12/1918

District Congress Committee of Hyderabad passed resolution to protest against nomination of a large proportion on city Municipality.

8/3/1919

Strike in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shikarpur and other cities against “Rowlatt Bill”.

11/3/1917

4th Sindh Provicial Conference in Shikarpur.Details available on the Gul Hayat Website.

30/3/1919

Sindh observes complete Hartal to protest against “Rowlaat Bill”. Precession, meetings and gatherings in big cities.

6/4/1919

Under the auspices of the District Congress Commitee of Sukkur, a public meeting is held to educate public opinion on political subjects with special reference to Rowlatt Bill.

13/04/1919

Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy occures in Punjab. Details are uploaded on the Gul Hayat website.

18/04/1919

6th Sindh Provincial Conference starts at Jacobabad, details available on the website of Gul Hayat Institute.

21/4/1919

Large scale searches of offices & houses of political leaders and their arrests starts in Sindh. Jethmal Parsram, H.D Mariwalla, Narisinglal, Mukhi Jethanand, Dr. Choitram, Shaikh Abdul Majeed and Durgdas arrested.

4.8.1919

Birth of Lekhraj Jethanand Tulsanney at Derbelo.Writer and Author of Books. Left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in Thana, Bombay. “Nitam”(1943), “Manjri Kolhin”(1946) and “Silent Tears”(1956) are some of his books.

24.10.1919

Bhatia Mitra Mandal,Rohri, stages drama NARSIA BHAGAT.

31/10/1919

For encouraging local-made items and articles and giving boost to Home economy and imparting love for country Sindh establishes “Sawadeshi Saba” with branches in big cities.

3/11/1919

Dr. Choithram speaks on the present political conditions of the Bharat Varsh and Indians in Punjab, South Africa & Fiji in public meeting held under the auspices of the District congress Committee of Sukkur.

5.11.1919

Birth of Arjundas Detaram Nathani at Sajoda of Nawabshah. Later on known as Arjun Sikayal.His important publications are: “Tandi Adam Jo Ithas”(1946), “Anarkali”(1953) and “Sindh Jo Khoon”(1958).After the Oartition, he migrated to India and settled there in Andhra Pardesh.

17.11.1919

Home Rule League of Hyderabad request Government to remove restrictions on Messrs Bipin Chandrapal and B.G.Tilak from visiting Punjab, and allow Lala Lajpatrai and Harriman to return to India. The meeting held at Hyderabad (Holmstead Hall ) with Hiranand Santokram in chair.

4.1.1920

Khilafat Conference starts in Hyderabad,a big political Move after killings in Punjab.Hindus and Muslim equqlly determined to show public strength to the Government.

17/1/1920

The meeting of the Council of the Sindh Provincial Congress Committee deplores at length the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh and decides for organizing “All Sindh Fund” for memorial purpose.

26.2.1920

The Sanatan Amature Dramatic Society of Old Sukkur stages drama at Railway Institute. (earning of two nights Rs 1150 handed over to The Narsamal Ryatmal Club as Aid)

26/4/1920

In connection with his programme of visit in Sindh, Gandhi arrives in Karachi.

10.6.1920

Birth of Tirath Rochiram Hingorani at Karachi. Also known as Pritam in Literary circles.Contributed towards Sindhi Literature by virtue of translating Bengali Literature.After the Partition, he migrated y

To India and settled there in Poona.Some of his translated publications are: “Sandamini”(1954), “Bhar-bhang”(1955),”Smaj”(1956) and “ Shikast”(1957).

15.6.1920

The Citizen s Association, Shikarpur elects Dewan Vishindas S.Jethmilani (President),Seth Ghonshamdas Naraindas Rajpal (Chairman Managing Committee), Balwantsing Lokaram (Secretary) and Ramchand H.A (Joint Secretary) as Office Bearers for the next year.

30/7/1920

The Hyderabad District Congress Committee decides by 17 votes to 10 to recommend the principle of Non-Cooperation to the Special Indian National Congress.

1/8/1920

Congress Committee and Khilafat Committee launche Non-co-operation Movement against the Governemnt.

28/8/1920

Special Sindh Provincial Conference held in Hyderabad. Details available on Gul Hayat’s Website.

9.10,1920

V.Paradhan, Secretary School Board, Karachi, delivers lecture on the topic of “The Trend of Human Civilization”. The Young Amil”s Association provides platform.

4.11.1920

Prof. M.R.Shirazi delivers his lecture on the topic of “The Bahai Movement” on the invitation of the “Prem Mandli”of Karachi.

15.11.1920

Birth of Dayanand Keshavdas Mansharamani at Rohri. Also known  as D.K.Mansharamani.Eminent Educationist and Writer.Translated “Baghi”( Poems from Nazar Islam-1944) and also other books. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Ahmedabad.

7.12.1920

The Social Service League in its meeting resolves to send Telegran to the Governor of Bombay Presidency to request him to re-revise the Pay Scales of Lower Employees .The League also demands Karachi Allowance and Rent Allowance for Emplpyees. Hardaram Mevaram chairs the Meeting.

1.1.1921

Birth of Jiwatram Giyanchand Lalwani “Tarang” at Tirath Laki, Dadu. After the Partition migrated to India and settled there in Ahmedabad. Earned name and fame as Writer there.

15/7/1921

Karachi Congress Committee appeals to Sindh Merchants not to import any further Foreign- made cloth.

16.7.1920

The Hederabad Distric Congress Committee invites applications for Scholaships (Rs 15 each) from Students of the District desiring to join Aligarah University and Gujrat Vidya Path.

5.8.1921

Gobind Malhi takes birth at Tharushah. later on became known writer. After 1947 left Sindh for Bombay. Contributed more that 19 books.

2/9/1921

Vishno Sharma,Editor of “Hindu” earns arrest under I.P.C.124 on account of contibuting editorial against the Government.

2.9.1921

Birth of Totaram Jethanand Valecha at Ratodero. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Adipur, Kutch. Earned name and fame as a Journalist there.

3.1.1922

Birth of Kirat Choithram Babani at Nawabshah. Left Sindh after Partition and settled there in Bombay.Earned name and fame as Progressive writer there.His important publications are: “Hoo-a”( Short Stories-1956),”Malva”( Translated Novel of Gorki-1945) and “Cooli”( Translation of the Novel of M.Raj Anand-1955)

12/2/1922

The Non Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress and Khilafat Committee against the Government ends.

27.2.1922

In the Meeting of the Managing Committee of the “Karachi Social Service League”, the decision is taken to send following Resolution to Various Educational Institutions:

“ Sindhi Language be recognised as a Second Language for B.A and M.A Degree Examinations in the same way as Gujrati, Marathi and Kanares have been given status”.

16/3/1922

Sindhi Press inspite of clear cut Directives of the Govt, published an Appeal not receive and say Wel Come to the Prince of Wales.

17/03/1922

Prince of Wales arrives at Karachi. Complete Hartal by political parties and their workers.

18.5.1922

Sindh observes Gandhi Arrest Day

10.7.1922

In its meeting “The Sindhu Sanskrit Uttejak Mandal”of Karachi, the decision is taken to open Library and Reading Room so as to promote the interest for Sanskirt.

25.7.1922

Birth of Narayan Gokaldas Nagwani, later on known as Narayan Shyam at Khahi Qasim of the District Nawabshah.After the Partition migrated to India and settled there in Delhi.Earned name and fame as an outstanding poet of our times.

7.8.1922

In its meeting “The Hindu Town Peoples” Association” takes decision to open Library and Reading Room and offers thanks to Seth Gidumal Fatihchand and Seth Chelaram for their financial support for this purpose.

5.9.1922

The Karachi Social Service League publishes its Annual Report.It has been claimed that during last year The League awarded prizes to girls for promoting their education.The League also published Tractic on Education and Social Problems of women-folk, helped Refugees coming from Makran to Karachi due to femine, helped Malir Flood Affectees.

15.9.1922

On the eve of 10th Anniversar,”The Prem Mandli”, Karachi, published its Annual Progress Report. The out standing services of the Mandli during last year remained as under:

1.      Free Reading Room & library was established,

2.      Started Health Caring Circulating Library consisting of books on Health and Physical Culture

3.      Lectures arranged by its Debating Society on impotant topics.

4.      Sacred days were celebrated

5.      Night School was established for untouchables

6.      Dramas were stages on the eve of anniversaries

7.      Weekly “The young Builders”was founded

16.9.1922

On the eve of 36th Anniversary, the “Arya Samaj” Karachi, presents its Annual Report. The organization maintains: “Putri Patshala” (Girls School) at the cost of Rs 100/= per month. 80 girls were enrolled and they got Free education, DAV.School with monthly cost of Rs 200/= responsioble for catering 75 students & Gujrati school with Rs 100/= per month responsible for educationg 75 boys students were opened.

18/9/1922

Sindh Congress launches movement for collection of “Tilik Sawraj Fund”. The task to continue for fifteen days.

19.1.1923

Birth of Sugan Ahuja at Sukkur.Migrated to India after the Partition. Earned name and fame as Story writer. His Book “Aish Ji Kimat”was published in 1952.

8/2/1923

Dr. G.T Wrench in his lecture delivered in D.J Sindh college advises Women-folk not to take part in politics.

13/2/1923

Hari Himtahni takes birth at Moro. Later on he earned name & fame in the field of the literature. After 1947 he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

20.2.1923

In the Lecture Programme organised by Karachi Home Rule League presided over by Jamshed N.R.Mehta, Jethmal Parsram highlights the prevailing political situation.

22.2.1923

Birth of Biharilal Hariram Chhabria at Shikarpur.Eminent Writer and Publisher. Authour of more than 25 Books. Some of them are: “Chhati” (Sketches-1948),”Hin Jo Put”(Stories-1948), “Sindhi Kahanyoon”(Compilation of Stories-1947) and “Aj Ja Adeeb”(Biographies-1957). After the Paetition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

28.2.1923

The Home Rule of Hyderabad elects Office-bearers for the next year as under:

Jethmal Pasram ( President) and Bulchand Kodomal ( Secretary). The Managing Committee consisting of Santdas Mangatrai,Hiranand Santokram and Kewalram Deyaram.

27/3/1923

On the joint call of the Khilafat Committee & Congress Committee, Sindh records it protest and observe Hartal as to show resentment on Government policy regarding Kenya Colony.

20.8.1923

Conducting of classes by Lalchand Amardinomal jagtiani in night school run by “Prem Mandli”, karachi started. The purpose of classes is to highlight the life & achievements of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.It is first Lecture day today.

2/12/1923

Lala Lajpatrai arrives in Karachi. Karachi Municipal Corporation presents Welcome Address on behalf of citizens of Karachi.

16.12.1923

Birth of Utam at Hyderabad. Eminent Progressive Writer and Author of handsome number of Books such as “Frontier Gandhi”(Biography of Khan Ghaffar-1945), “Vijai Laxmi”(1946) and “Bela”( Translation of Hindi Novel-1957). After the Patition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

11.1.1924

Birth of Hotchand Sunderdas Batria at Sukkur. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Agra. By profession Advocate, have contributed in English. In 1945 his Book “Powers of Police and Magistracy in India”was oublished there.

12.2.1924

Ignoring vigorious opposition, Non-Muslim Community of Sukkur opt for fomation of The Sindh Ladies Association.

24.3.1924

The National Baby Week being celebrated in Karachi. Exahibitionh and lecture programmes at various places on various dates.R.K.Sindhva to co-ordionate. Details of programmes are as under:

1.      Lyari                       24.3.1924

2.      Old Town             26.3.1924

3.      Sadar                     30.3.1924

Kiamari                1.4.1924 6.4.1924

“ Local Adult Education Movement” formed in Karachi so as to conduct English Classes for Adults. Theosophical Society to provide its Hall for this purpose. Prof.Junnarkar, Mahatma Vairag Yachandra, Kamat,and Joshi behind this Idea. V.J.Pardhan requested to conduct classes.

16/4/1924

“Sindh League of Progress” in its Annual General meeting held at Khaliq Dino Hall, elects the committee of Karachi Branch for the forthcoming year as under:

Harchandrai, Dipchand Chandumal, Wali Muhammad, Hassan Ali, Jahangeer Panthakey, G.M Dycekeele, Ardeshir H.Mama, C.F.D Abreo, Jamshed Mehta, E.L. Price & Sir Montagu Webb (Hon. Secretary)

5.5.1924

Shewa Mandli, Garhiyasin, celebrates its 5th Anniversary.

2.9.1924

Hindi Sahtya Bhawan celebrates its 12th Anniversary in Karachi. T.L.Vaswani presides.

28.9.1924

Birth of Sundri Assandas Uttamchandani at Hyderabad.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay. Eaened name and fame by contributing a lot towards Sindhi Literature. Her publication consists of “Kirandar Deewaroon”( Novel-1957) and “Oreet Purani Reet Nirali”(Novel-1956) etc.

17.12.1924

Birth of Arjun Gobindran Mirchandani at Sukkur. Migrated to India after the Partition andd name and fame in Literary Circles there. He is known as Arjun “Shad”.

12.2.1925

Inspite of vigrious opposition, non-Muslim Community of sukkur opts for formation of the “Sindh Ladies association”

3/10/1925

Sindh Congress celebrates “Gandhi Birthday”. Leader’s life and achievements highlighted in gatherings and meetings.

16.10.1925

Birth of Anand Ramchand Golani at Bhagou Dero of the District Nawabshah. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Bombay.He earned name and fame as Novelist and his Novel “Majo”was published there in 1954.

8.1.1926

Santram Mangharam presides over the meeting of the Hyderabad Home Rule League. Jethmal Parsram apprises the audience of prevailing political situation in the country.

1.2.1926

In the meeting held under the auspices of the National Home Rule League Karachi, speeches are made on the topic of “Political Outlook Ahead and Responsive Co-operation”.Jamshed N.R. Mehta,Jethmal Parsram and Rewachand V. Thadani shared their views.

15.5.1926

The Sindh National College Amature Dramatic Society, Hyderabad stages the Drama “Duniya Durangi”written by Lilaram Jharumal Makhijani.

20.7.1926

Birth of Santdas Mangharam Jhangiani at Hyderabad. He, after the Partition migrated to India and settled there in New Delhi.His publications are of educational purpose.

31/07/1926

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas performs opening ceremony of the” Dayaram Jethanand Khilinani Library” established by Hindu Town Peoples’ Association, Karachi.

12/8/1926

Jasumal Tahilram Kodwani takes birth at Tando Muhammad Khan. After 1947, he migrated to India and settled there in Agra. He earned name and fame in literacy circles and is known as Jasumal “Azad”.

29/11/1926

The Hyderabad District Council Committee expresses thanks to people for support in election of Mr. Jai Ram Das as the member of the Bombay Legislative Council.

11.12.1926

Dewan Hukumatrai Shankdas Advani breathes his last. He was born in 1864, remained Head Accountant in Phulali Cannales. He was Mukhi of Hirabad, Hyderabad.

18.12.1926

Birth of Kumari Indra Hashmatrai Shiwdasani at Hyderabad. She migrated to India after the Partition .She translated “Gupt Bharat Ji Khoj”( “Search in Secret India”).

8.1.1927

W.F.Hudson, Commissioner-in-Sindh presides over opening ceremoney function of the “Ram Gopal Mohatta Hindu Gymkhana” in Karachi.

17/4/1927

The Sindh Hindu Association passes a Resolution terming the separation of Sindh as harmful to the interests if Sindh.

1/5/1927

The Sindh Provincial Hindu Sammelan is held under the presidency of Lala Lajpat Rai M.L.A at Sukkur. As many as five hundred delegates from all parts of Sindh participated.

16.5.1927

Kirshan Jethanand Hemrajani takes birth at sukkur. Later on he the left sindh after 1947. Earned name & fame as a wrier & translator.

29/5/1927

Sindh Provincial Hindu Sabha held its meeting at Hyderabad to consider the resolution of the All-India Congress Committee regarding separation of Sindh.

11/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas gaves interview to a Representative of “THE HINDU” and reiterates his opposition to the separation of Sindh from Mombay Presidency.

19/6/1927

Sindh Congress observes death anniversary of D.C. Das.

20/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai calls the leading citizens of the Karachi at his house and issues joint statement to the Press strongly objecting to the proposal of constituting Sindh into a separate province.

25/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai presides over a public meeting in the Khaiqdina Hall which passes a strongly worded resolution against the separation of Sindh from Mombay presidency.

29/6/1927

Mofussil Hindu leaders issue statement to the Press protesting against the separation of Sindh.

31.12.1927

The Sindh Graduates Association, Hyderabad, in its meteting decides to rename this Association as “Sindhi Union”. The Committee consisting of Awatsing Mehtabsing, Gopaldas, Lalchand A. Advani and Karamsing Ghanshamdas  is formed to consider Sukkur Barrage lands with special reference to intersts of Hindu Community.Balchand Karamchand is assigned charge of Employment Information. The association reiterate its Aim to support Sindhi candidates for Bombay University Forums.

The Association also elects Office-Bearers for the the year 1928 as under:

Awatsing Mehtabsing ( President),Prof. Naraindas Gurbuxani ( Secretary) and Thadhani, Balchand Karamchand,R.B.Premchand Awatrai,Tavharmal Amarsing,Shersing Toursing, Gopaldas and Hotchand Gidomal as Members of the Managing Committee.

3/2/1928

Simon Commission reaches India.Sindh observes Hartal,Shops and Bazzars closed.

17.4.1928

Pahlajrai Lilaram Vaswani breathes his last. He was an Educationist, Admistrator of the Karachi Local Board Schools and also General Secretary of the Karachi Social Service League for years.He was Author of so many Books.

12/6/1928

Sindh observes and celebrates “Bardoli Day” Sindh Congress organizes meetings and processions.

17/07/1928

The Hindus, Muslims & other minorities of Sindh entered into a Communal Pact agreeing to the separation if Sindh.

August 1928

Indian Legislative Assembly passes Sir Alexander Muddiman’s Bill empowering Provicial Governments for searching any press/Newspaper Office & books/documents/etc.

4.8.1928

A.T.Gidwani delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Kalidas”.The fuction arranged by the Karachi Branch of “The Rabindrar

nath Literarary And Dramaic Club” (R.L.D.C) under the presidentship of Hatim Alvi at Deumal Amil Panchayat Hall, Bandar Road, Karachi.

15.9.1928

S.B.Butani presides over the lecture programe arranged by the Karachi Branch of the R.L.D.C. Hatim Alvi delivers his lecture on the topic of “Rabidranath”.

23.9.1928

Rupchand Bilaram presides over the Social Function organised by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.More than 50 guests and Club members attend the function, including Hotchand Chandomal, Khanchand Gopaldas,Tolasing Advani (President of the Club), C.Chatterji (V.President),Rewachand Thadhani, C.N.Wadhwani (Hon.Secretary) and M.L.Lalwani (Joint Secretary).

4.10.1928

Mangharam U. Malkani delivers his lecture on the topic of “Something New to Dramatise”.This Lecture Programme arranged by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranatn Literary and Dramatic Culb is presided over by T.M.Advani.

21/10/1928

Meeting of the Karachi Congress Committee held at Khaliq Dina Hall,presided over by Naraindas Anandji, It decides to boycott the Simon commission while it is on visit to Sindh. Mir Muhammad Baloch and Sindhi Shaikh Abdul Majeed speak on the occasion. 1000 volunteers stage protest against the Commission & raised slogan “Simon go back”. 22/10/1928

Karachi Congress Committee’s meeting presided over by Naraindas Anandji & participated by Swami Govindanand, Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Prof. Jhamatmal, Muhammad Khan, Manilal Vyas,, Shaikh Abdul Majeed, Mir Muhammad Baloch, R.K Sidhwa & Warsinghlal. Resolvews to observe Hartal to protest against Simon Commission.

30/10/1928

Sindh Congress Committee finalizes boycott program to be implemented on the eve of arrival of Simom Commission in Karachi.

31/10/1928

Public meeting held in Khaliq Dina Hall presided over by Dr. Ansari, President of Indian National Congress, Maulana Azad was amongst participants.

3/11/1928

Sindhi students boycott their classes in educational institution to show their resentment on the unmanted political interests of “Simon Commision”.

4/11/1928

Black flag procession taken in Hyderabad to lodge protest against Simon Commision.

8.11.1928

Rewachand V.Thadhani delivers his lecture on the platform of the Karachi Branch of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

12/11/1928

“Simon Commission” arrivesin Karachi, “Sindh Hindu Sabha” presents Memorandum and opposes separation of Sindh from Bombay presidency.

20.11.1928

Eminent citizen of Karachi, Seth Sobhraj chetumal breathes his last. He was born in 1879 at shikarpur. Municipal copunciller for 20 years. He remained President Karachi Indian Merchants Association and the Socil Service League. He was Vice president of the Kanya Maha Vidyala and the Sindh Hindu Association and First class Hon.Magistrate.

23.11.1928

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranatn Literary and Dramatic Club invites E.L.Price to deliver lecture on the topic of “Ambition as Tragedy and Commedy”.

1.12.1928

Prof.Duarate of the D.J.S.College speaks on the topic”Doctors in Molier ,s play”,in the lecture programme arranged by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

15.12.1928

Dewan Hiranand Santookram Advani breathes his last. Born in 1872, did B.A in 1892. Remained teacher in High school Shikarpur. After doing LL.B started practice. He was Theoisopohist, Dramartist, Social worker, Congress worker and later on president of Home Rule league, Hyderabad.

13.1.1929

Goverdhan takes birth. Left sindh after 1947. By profession he became elect. Engineer and earned name & fame in literary circles of Ajmir as Goverdhan Mahaboobani Bharti

18.1.1930

Dr.James H. Cousions deliver his lecture on the topic of “The Future of Drama”, in the lecture programme managed by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

26/01/1930

Sindh observes “Azadi Day” as desired and decided by the All-India Congress Committee.

9.2.1930

Prof. A.L.Durate delivers his lecture on the topic of “George Guynemer-Knight of the Air”on the invitation of thr Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

20.2.1930

S.C.Shahani speaks on the topic of “Our Life Essentials,With Special reference to Gitanjli”in Lecture Programme organised by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

4/3/1930

The All-India Congress Committee Launches “Non-Co-Operation Movemrnt” against the Government. Sindh anxious to take part.

12/3/1930

Gandhi starts his March to Mandvi to offer Civil Disobedience through violation of the provisions of the Salt laws.

16/4/1930

Police firing on Congress procession in Karachi. Two workers killed.

5/1/1931

All night raid in Karachi on local Satyagrahis and locking and sealing of congress office premises.

7/1/1931

Under the “Criminal Law Amendment Act” the Government/Police raid the following offices and sub offices of the Congress Committee in Karachi as they were declare unlawful:

1.      Sindh Provincial Congress Committee

2.      Karachi District Congress Committee.

3.      Sindh Satyagrah Council

4.      Karachi Satyagrah Council

5.      Boycott  Committee

6.      Vidyarath Mandal

7.      Karachi Satyagrah Committee

8.      Gujrati Kumar Sang

9.      Naujawan Bharat Sabha

10.  Karachi Vidyarthi Samagan

11.  Rashtrya Istri Mandal

12.  Shewak Dal

11/1/1931

Police Lathi Charges Congress gathering in Ram Bagh. Out of 159 injuries, 50 as serious. makes arrests of 36 including twenty women.

4/3/1931

The All-India Congress Committee suspends its Non-Co-Operation Movement.

25/3/1931

The Working Committee of the All India Congress Committee meets in Karachi and will continue to meet for several days.

26/3/1931

Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru presides over the “All-India Studnets Council ” at Karachi. The conference disapproves “Gandhi-Irwin Settlement” and resolves to form Provincial Working Committee of students.Tirath Sabhani, Asanand J. Mamtora, H.P.Mirchandani, H.G.Butani, B.T.Shahani, H.R.Wadhvani and V.I.Jagtiani played vital role in organising this Conference.

27/3/1931

Subhas Chandra Bose presides “The Naujawan Bharat Sabha Conference” in Karachi. Details uploaded on the website of the Gul Hayat Institute.

27/3/1931

The All India Congress Committee meets in the Subject Committee Tent at Harchandrai Nagar, Karachi. Jawahar Lal Nehru presides. The meeting confirms the Minutes of the last Meeting and discuss the Report of the General Secretary.

29/3/1931

Sindh hosts 45th Session of the All-India Congress Committee. Karachi selected as the proper place for conducting the session.Details of the Session are uploaded on the Gul Hayat Website.

1931 March

A representative Hindu conference, attended by three hundred delegates and presided over by Mr. Ramanand Chatterji, Editor of the “Modern Review ” passes reolution against the separation of Sindh.

1/4/1931

Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose presides “The political Sufferer’s conference” in Karachi. Swami Govindanand acts as chairman of the Reception Committee. Conference passes resolutions on various topics and resolves to form an “Indian Political Prisoner Relief Committee”.

19/01/1932

Under section 35 of the Emergency Powers Ordinance, 1932 (II of 1932) Magistrates in Sindh are invested with powers of Special Magistrates to Combat Congress Movement launched against Government.

31/1/1932

“ Civil Disobedience Movement” launched by the Congress Committee,also launched in Sindh upto 7.4.1934 with break from 9.5.1933 to 1.8.1933.

12/2/1932

The Governor-in-Council under Section 16 of the “Indian Crimanal Law Amendment Act, 1908 (XIV of 1908)”, declares Hyderabad District Congress Committee and its affiliated organization unlawful.

14/3/1932

Under Section 16 of the” Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act (XIV of 1908)”, the Governor- in- Council declares various Districts Congress Committees and their branches unlawful.

3/4/1932

Complete Hartal was observed in Sindh on the” Gandhi Arrest Day”.

13/4/1932

Non-Muslim Community of Sindh organizes “Anti-Separation Conference”in Karachi.Line of action on the burning Issue of sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency to be finalised.

8.5.1932

Rupchand Bilaram, Additional Judicial Commissoner in Sindh performs unveiling ceremoney of the portrait of Rabindranath Tagore on the eve of birtday celebration. The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club celebrates the Birthday of Tagore in befitting manner, excellent programme of Music, Songs,Dramatic scenses and elocution impresses the audience.

Mrs.Dadibha .Mehta distributes prizes as under:

(A)  Tagore Educationl Cup  for boys:    1st prize to Ram Samtani of N.J.V.High School.

2nd prize to Mehta Piroz Shah of same School.

(B)           Music Cup for boys:                           1st prize to Tulsio Hundraj of City High School.

(C)           Tagore Education Cup for girls:       1st prize to Miss Lila Kundanmal

2nd prize to Miss Hassi Rewachand.

(D ) Shahani Music Cup for Girls :           1st prize to Miss Mohni Rewachand of Indian Girls High  School.

(E) Khanchand Rewachand Minature Cup : 2nd prize to Miss Sarswati Motiram.

(F) Club Singing prizez :                        Miss Gopi,Miss Noni Thadhani,Miss Chaturi Jagatrai,

Miss Mohani Chandanmal,Miss Sarswati Motiram,

Miss Rukimani, Miss Hari Sipahimalani, Miss Sushila

Partabsing,Miss Tirath Sipahimalani and Miss Agna

Ramchand.

5.6.1932

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club arranges and organises Fortnightly Classes in the works of Rabindranat Tagore at Amil Panchayat Hall, Burns Road.Classes to be conducted by Cudial Mallik.

6.6.1932

S.Rama Kumar-the world renowed personality, delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Film Industry” on the invitation of the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

26/1/1933

“Sindh Hindu Conference” held in Karachi, separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency opposed.

3.4.1933

Speaking on the “Provincial Criminal laws supplementary Bill” in the Indian Legislative Assembly,Lalchand Navalrai says that this measure is unprecedented calculated to strike at the root of social order. Such drastic legislation was sure to recoil upon the Govt. He deplores that the High courts under the provisions of various Provincial Criminal Law Amendement Acts are being subordinated entirely to the provincial governments.

16/4/1933

“The Karachi Indian Merchant’s Association” rejects “White Paper” and terms it against interests of people.

16.7.1933

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club celebrates the Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.Rupchand Bilaram chairs the function, where as Curdial Mallik gives short sketch of the poet. Mungharam N.Malkani presents translation of Gitanjli.Miss N.Thadhani impresses aduience with song.The function ends with distribution of Prizes and Cups as under:

Tagore Elocution Cup for Boys:1st prize to B.L.Jagtiani, student of N.J.V.High School. 2nd prize to J.R.Irani

Of P.V.School

Tagore Elocution Cup for Girls: 1st prize to Miss Indru A.Advani of the Indian Girls High School. 2nd prize

Miss Hasi R. Thadhani of the same school.

Tagore Music Cup for Boys :1st prize to Tulsidas Hundomal of City High School. 2nd prize to Dharamsi

Patel of Gujrati Vidyala.

Shahani Music Cup for Girls: 1st prize to  Miss Lila K.Gurbuxani of Shahani High School. 2nd prize to

Miss Sarswati Motiram of the same School.

Dastur Fancy Dress Challange Cup: Prize equally divided between C.C.Thadhani and P.L.Tejwani.

30.7.1933

In its 10th Annual General Meeting, the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Clubs its Office-Bearers as under:

Tolasing K.Advani ( President), Seth Jamnadas Vishindas (Vice President), Jamiatrai Lalchand (Hon.Treasurer), C.N.Wadhwani and Pahlajsing B. Advani (Both J.Secretaries), Mangharam Malkani, Khanchand Daryani and B.R.Ramchandani (All Specialist Members),Dr.Awat Shahani,Thamwardas Issardas and G.Z.Chandra (All Ordinory Members) and M.C.Sitlani (Hon.Auditor).The Meeting was followed by Annual Dinner.The number of participant members remained 125.

2/8/1933

The Congress Committee launches “Nom-co-operation Movement” against the Government.

19.8.1933

On the invitation of the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Culb, Gurdial Malik delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Sufism in Sindh”.

9.9.1933

Acharya A.T.Gidwani speaks on the topic of “Scheme of a College of Fine Arts in Sindh”.He was invited to deliver lecture by the Karachi Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

18.9.1933

The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club Karachi constitutes Literary Committee for 1933-34.iThis Committee consist of T,M,Thadhani,Mangharam Malkani and Khanchand S. Daryani.

26.10.1933

“Sindh League of progress” discusses economic sitatution of sindh. Sir M.de.P.webb in chair, where as jamshed NR.Mehta, Haridas Lalji, Isardas Varandmal, Jethmal Parsram, Shahnawaz Bhutto, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Abdul Majeed Shaikh, B.T.Thakur, S.M.Lula, Dr.Hingorani & J.Panthakey amongst participants. Great talk in prices of agricultural commodities and disposal of Sukkur Barrage lands remained burning issue in agenda.

7.12.1933

On the invitation of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic  Club, Karachi, Rev.John Yule Rennie delivers his lecture on the topic of “ The New Era-Economics, Social and Religious” at Amil Panchayat Hall.

6.1.1934

W,V.Venkateswaran delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Art and Life”. He was invited by The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club,Karachi.

16.1.1934

On the invitation of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club Karachi, Pandit Onkarnath delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Rag and Sentiment”.

7/4/1934

Non-cooperation Movement launched by the Congress on 2.8.1933, comes to an end.

28/4/1934

“The Frontier Punjab & Sindh Hindu Conference” held at Peshawar. Apart from other items of the Agenda, the issue of the separation of Sindh from Bombay presidency was opposed unanimously.

13.5.1934

The Rabindra Literary and Dramatic Society celebrates Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore.

5/8/1934

“Sindh Young Congressities League” takes birth in Sindh with Miss Nirmala Lalwani as its founder president.

28/12/1934

Mrs Sarojni Naido on Sindh visit. Karachi Municipal Corporation presents address to her. The next of that Address available in the Gul Hayat.

23/2/1935

“The All India Anti-Communal Award Conference” starts in New Delhi. Lalchand Navalrai and Bhai Permanand represent Sindh.

22.3.1935

Mr.R.D.Bell, Home Member makes a important statements in the council during the debtate on the adjournment motion regarding the public demand for an immediate enquirty into Karachi firing.

1.4.1936

Sindh earns Provicial status. The longest annexation with Bombay Presidency stands ceased.Muslims demanded that and launched Movement, however Hindus remained divided.Seth Harchandrai Vishindas was the first political leader who gave Food for Thought that Sindh should be separated from Bombay Presidency. However he later on opposed the separation.

5.4.1935

Sir Cowasji Jehangir participates in the discussion on the “Tariff Act Amend (Rice & wheat) Bill” In the Indian legislative Asseembly.

7,12.1935

Mangharam Malkani delivers lecture on the topic of “Theatre and Cinema”.The lecture is arranged by the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club, Karachi at Shahani High School.

20.5.1936

On the eve of his 76th Birthday Celebrations, Rabindranath Tagore writes Letter of thanks to C.N.Wadhwani,Secretary of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.The text of the letter is as under:

Uttaryah,

Santiniketan,Bengal.

Dear frieng

Your best wishes and remembrences on the occasion of my 76th Birtday have touched me deeply and I convey to you my heartfelt gratituedes for kindness.This letter was published in Newspapers in Sindh.

6.6.1936

Dr.Tarachand forms “Sindh Labour Party”

18.6.1936

First Session of the “Sindh Congress Socialist Coference”.

11.7.1936

“Larkana High School Dramatic society” stayed Dram “Bharat Kaniya” students of school (Boys & Girls) took part. Prayer songs and dances were performed by Shivdasnni sisters, Mathrani Sisters, Miss chandanani and Miss Hiongorani.

6/6/1936

Dr. Tarachand forms Sindh Labour Party.

18/6/1936

First session of the “Sindh Congress Socialist conference” starts in Karachi.

11.7.1936

The Larkana High School Dramatic Society stages Drama”Bharat Kanita”.On this occasion Prayer Songs and Dances were performed by Shivdasni Sisters, Miss Chandanani and Miss Hingorani.

31/12/1936

“Sindh Hindu Conference” starts at Sukkur under the presidency of Bhai Parmanand. Political development after the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency to be reviewed with special reference to the social, religious and political future of Sindhi Hindus.

23/3/1938

Khan Bahadur Allah Bux Soomro forms Government.

28/2/1939

Annual meeting for election for the year 1939-40 of the Office-Bbearers of Nawabshah Congress Committee held at the residency of Moulvi Muhammad Maaz, the sitting present of the Nawabshah Congress Committee.

27.3.1939

Dr.Hemandas Wadhwani tables “Non-Confidence Motion” agaist Sindh Government.Govenor accepts two Hindu Ministers namely Nihichaldas Wazirani and Dialmal Doulatram.

1/4/1939

Nichaldas Wazirani & Dialmal Doulatram take oath as ministers.

16/9/1939

Hindu Actors of Sukkur, stage drama “Assembly” in Kambar Ali Khan. The role of Sindh Assembly crticised.

1.10.1939

Sindh Muslim league launches “Masjid Manzalgah Restoration Movement”.Pprior to this Muslim Religious scholars from Punjab Syed Attaullah Bukhari etc visited Sukkur and delivered speeches to invite Sindhi Muslims attention to the Issue.

10.12.1939

Moulana Obedullah Sindhi form “Jamna Nirbida Sindh Sagar Party”in Sindh but not a single person from Non-Muslim Community join.

26/4/1940

The Masjid Manzilgah issue/dispute probing Court records statements & evidence of Foujdar Umar Khan & Maulvi Sadiq in Karachi.

17/10/1940

The Congress launches “Satyagarah” Movement against the Government.

5/11/1940

Sindh Congress organizes two days“Hindu-Muslim Unity Conference” at Nawabshah under  presidedship of Moulana Abdul Kareem Chishti. The Presidential Address in booklet form available at Gul Hayat.

14.7.1942

All-India Congress passes “Quit India”Resolution.

9.8.1942

All-India Congress Committee launches “ Quit India Movement”.Sindh determined to take active part.

16.9.1942

Shri Birahm Khastri Cooperative Stores start functioning in Karachi.The Committee consisting of Manikrai (President),Diyaram Aapardas (Secretary) and Chotirmal (Treasure) appointed to supervise working of Stores.These Store are to provide commodities to people at bearable rates as Economy of Sindh has been badly affected by Second World War.

3.12.1942

Congress Leaders are being released from Jails.

3/3/1943

Sindh Legislative Assembly passes Resolution in favour of Pakistan. Congress Members either in jail or absentees.

14.5.1943

Ex-Premire of Sindh, the Muslim Nationalist and pro-Congress Leader Allah Bux Soomro is killed.

23/3/1946

Cabinet Mission arrives in Karachi.

7/5/1946

Complete Hartal in Sindh on the call of Sindh Congress Committee qwing to the death of Bhula Bhai Dessai.

9/5/1946

The HyderabadCHRONOLOGY REFLECTING ACTIVITIES OF HINDUS

1770

Birth Year of Diwan Ajaibrai Fathsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government. He died in 1841.

1799

Birth Year of Bhai Moolchand “Giyani” Sukhanand Bhawnani. He was the Clerk in Mir’s Government at Hyderabad.He resigned from that post and established his “Dawaro” and started imparting religious education besides, teaching of Sansikrt. Munshi Awatrai and Diwan Munshi Gidumal ( father of Diwan Dayaram) remained his students. He died in 1869 at Hyderabad.

1801

Birth Year of Diwan Kiratrai  Diwan Ajaibrai Butani.He was Kardar in Mirs’ Government at Hyderabad. He died in 1852.

1827

Birth year of Pritamdas  Hotchand ( brother of Seth Naomal Bhojwani) at Karachi. He was an outstanding Business man and remained president of the “Sindh Sabha”. It was in his tenure of presidency, when this Organisation stood disintegrated and Hassanali Effendi opted for formation of the “ Sindh Muhammadan  Association”.He deid in 1885.

1829

Death Year Of Diwan Fathsing Tejsing Butani. He was “Diwan” in Mirs’ Government. He was born in 1760 at Sehwan.

1831

Birth year of Sant Jevatsing Shewakram Sainani. He was born at Kambar.He after getting required education,joined Police Department but his urge for discovering himself spritualy, compelled him to quit the job. He became follower of Vilayatrai.He served people and helped poor families in connection with marriages of their daughters. He breathed his last on 15.1.1891.

1832

Hindus of Karachi, under leadership of Seth Parsram, younger brother of Seth Naumal, lodge their protest against keeping of a Hindu boy in Mosque. Hartal is observed. Soon after Hindu’s reaction, Noorullah Shah influenced and organised a Muslim mob. He took the matter very seriously and visited Thatt, Hyderabad; Shahbandar; Matli and Hala so as Hindus are taught lesson. The dispute takes ugly trun when Seth Hotchand is kidnapped at Nasrpur. Mir Ali Murad Khan manages to get him free and latter on Seth leaves for Lakhpat. These ugly happenings pave way for end of Talpur Era in Sindh,

1832

Birth year of Diwan Baharsing Jagatsing Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad. He was Kardar at Farid Dero Jagir of Mir Ghuam Hussain. After some time, took the same Jagir on contract ( Maqato).Left Sindh for Kashi and established his own Akharo (Living Place) there. He died in 1904.

1833

The Head Quarter of the Sukkur District is removed from Shikarpur to Sukkur.

1835

Colonel Pottinger, the Resident in Cutch visits Hyderabad to negotiate the Treaty made for throwing open the Indus to commercial Vessels. Seth Naomul Hotchand calls upon him and makes acquaince.

5.3.1837

Captain Carless arrives at Karachi to stay there for three months. Seth Naomul Hotchand receives him and bring him to town.

1838

Seth Naomal Hotchand receives letter sent by Colonl Pottinger asking him to assist General Kaene’s Army by procuring camels and supplies of food.

1938 ( November)

Major Outram arrives at Karachi. He is hospitably received by Naomul’s family and is escorted by his brother Shookiram to Gharo, where Seth Naomul is already engaged in completing the task of collecting cattle and supplies for British forces.

1839

The population of Karachi is 13,850( 9,000 Hindus and 4,850 Muslims). Majority of Muslims is fishermen and boatmen who reside outside the town walls. Many of Hindus merchants are very wealthy, and as a body are more independent; and possess greater influence, than in any part of Sindh. They have agencies in almost all the neighbouring trading centers of any importance, as for instance Muscat, Heart, Kabul; Kandhar and Multan.

There are two Mosques, Thirteen Daegahs and Thirty four Hindu Temples, Fakir Maths and Dharamshalas.

In Karachi, the pay of the Nawab is, including horse allowance, Rs 240/ per month. That of Collectors, who are next in authority to the Nawab, ranges from Rs 20/ to Rs 35, a Munshee receives Rs 24/; Amil under Rs 3/. Payments are made in Kashani Rupees, the value of which is less than Company Rupee.

28.1.1839

Colonel Pottinger writes to Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Maitland, Naval Commander –in- Chief, soliciting special protection for Seth Naomul’s family at Karachi. Seth Naomul Hotchand and Colonel Pottinger, both are  in Jerk. The relevant extract of the letter is as under:

“ Under these circumstances a force must of course go to Karachi and take possession of that place.....

There is one point to which I solcit your kind and minute attention. I allude to the protection, under all circumstances, of the house, family and property of Naomul Seth, of Karachi. The Individual is now with this force. He has most zealously and indefatigably assisted us, and I can not convey my deep anxiety regarding him and his better than by saying that they ought to be guarded as those of the Governor – General of India.”

3.2.1839

Manora is captured by British (East India Company).

7.2.1839

The Agreement for surrender of Manora is signed by: (1) Hassil Bin Bacha Khan, Soobdar and Commandant of the Fort, in representation of Khair Muhammad, the Military Chief, (2) Ali Rakhio, on the part of Civil Government. On capturer side it was signed by (1) Sir Fredrick Lewis Maitland, K.C.B., Commander-in-Chief of H.B.M. Naval forces in East Indies,(2) Brigadier Thomas Valiant K.H., incharge of the Land forces.

Consequent upon the capture of Manora, an Agreement is signed to handover the fort and city of Karachi to British forces. They family of Seth Naomul Hotchand is entrusted with the business of landing the stores and keeping in their custody. Elder brother of Seth Naomal Hotchand supervises the task and helps British in selecting a spot for the encampment of the troops. The plain between the town and Rambagh is selected. At that time Seth Naomul himself is in Jherk and his younger brother Sookhramdas is in Shikarpur in help of British/East India forces.

10.4.1839

Birth of Hassaram Sunderdas Pamnani at Rohri.Did Matric in 1906 and B.A from Poona in 1919.Joined Education Department and became the Principal of the Training College Hyderabad. Resigned in 1921 to take part in Non-Cooperation Movement. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment in 1930.Founded “Dharam Darshan”- a Journal of religous value – in 1919. He was the Member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly also and was killed on 17.7.1940.

1839 ( April)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns to Karachi with Colonel Pottinger who is due to proceed to Bombay. Seth Naomul decides to stay at Karachi and renders all required services for the peroid of six months to British Camp authorities During his stay, he also get constructed and established several shops in Saddar Bazar.

1839 ( April)

The detachment of British troops is attacked by Chakar Khan Jokhio ( Nephew of Jam Maherali of Malir) and his people at Gujo. Britishers are killed at large. Receiving news, Jam Maherai Jokhio and Ibrahim Khan Karmat leave Karachi. Sir Charles Napier orders to avenge the insult. Seth Naomul, as desired by the Government/Britishers, along with his sepoys guide and help the British force in locating and attacking Jokhias, Memons and Karmates at Damb and Mala Muhari.

1839 ( May)

The Court of enquiry composed of Colonel Spiller, Major Donnohy and Seth Naomul Hotchand holds court – martial and orders that Khalifo Chakir be hanged on very spot on which Captain Hand was killed by him. It was first killing of any Britisher and first ever Court Martial of a Freedom Fighter in Karachi

1839 ( Sept)

Appointments of following Mukhtyarkars are made by Britishers:

Sookhramdas ( brother of Seth Naomul as Mukhtyarkar, Ghorabari), Diwan Chandiram ( of Talti as Mukhtyarkar Sehwan); Pohomal of Thatta ( Laki); Jethmal of Hyderabad ( Manjhand); Moonshi Lalchand of Thatta ( Jheruk); Aasomal ( Thatta); Biharimal ( Sakro); and Hasoomal ( Bada And Petaro).

1839 ( November)

Following Mukhtyarkars, appointed recently, on account of involment in corruption are fined and punished as under:

Diwan Chandiram, Mukhtyarkar Talti: Fine of Rs 5,000 and imprisoment of 2 years.

Pohomal, Mukhtyarkar of Lakhi : Fine of Rs 1,000 and imprisonment of 2 years.

Jethmal, Mukhtyarkar of Manjhand : Fine of Rs 2,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

Hasoomal, Kardar of Bada and Petaro : Fine of Rs 1,000 and 2 years imprisonment.

1893 ( November)

Seth Naomul Hotchand visits Bhooj and rejoins Colonel Pottinger, there.

1840 (Feb)

Seth Naomul Hotchand returns from Bhooj to Hyderabad with Colonel Outram and starts rendering his political services in the interest of Britishers.

1840 (November)

On instructions of Colonel Outram, Seth Naomul is in Mirpur (now Mirpurkhas) to keep eye on political activities of Mir Sher Muhammad. The Ruler – Mir Sher Muhammad sends him people as he may call upon him but, all in vain, because Seth regrets every time to call upon Mir. However, Seth Naomul is approached by his relative, Diwan Chatursing, principal Mukhtiyarkar of Mir Sher Muhammad Government and on that he calls upon the Ruler Mir Sher Muhammad.

1841

A bounday dispute arrises between Mir Sher Muhammad, the Ruler of Mirpur and Mir Nasir Khan of Hyderabad. On the advice of Colonel Outram, arbitrators are appointed : Whitelock and Seth Naomul Hotchand as Outram’s representatives, Mir Nasr Khan deputes Nawab Ahmed Khan Laghari, Muhammad Yusif and  Munshi Wahram Adwani; whereas Mir Sher Muhammad is represented by his father in law – Ali Khan Talpur and Jaffar Khan Nizamani.

1841

Being out of Karachi for two years ( six months with Colonel Potttinger at Bhooj and rest of time with Colonel Outram in English Camp near Hyderabad), Seth Naomul Hotchand returns back to Karachi. Lieut.E.B.Eastwick, Assistant Resident for Shikarpur oresents him a dress of honour, consisting of 27 cloths, sent to him by the Governor of India.

1843

Birth Year of Seth Vishidas Nihalchand. He was an outstanding Social worker and one of the Congress Leaders of early period. This man from Manjhoo participated/ attended the first ever meeting of the Congress Commitee in 1885 at Bombay.He remained Memmber of the District Local Board, Karachi and President  of the Taluka Local Board, Kotri.He breathed his last on 7.1.1929.

17.2.1843

Officers of the Talpur Government ( Muhammad Sadik, on part of Mir Nasir Khan and Mir Hassan Ali; Diwan Tikchand, on behalf of Mir Noor Muhammad and Diwan Mulchand, on behalf of Mir Sobdar) are arrested. Captain Preedy declares Karachi of becomming a British town by proclamation,. Seth Naomal is placed in aythority.

1843 (Feb)

Jokhias, Karmatis and Memons are becomming high risk for Britishers in Karachi and keeping in view the critical and alaraming situation, Captain Preedy and Colonel Boileau ask Seth Naomul to help them and who requests Sahib Khan, Sardar of Chhutta tribe, of Shah Bilawal. Sahib Khan collects a body of 3,00 men and protects Britishers and Karachi.

1843 ( March)

The officers of Talpur Governent at Karachi, taken in custoy, are released. Sookhiram, brother of Seth Naomul is appointed as the Collector of Customs and Diwan Mulchand as inchage of the Town Choki ( Police Station).

1843 (May)

Seth Naomul Hotchand is appointed as the Head Kardar Of Karachi.

24.5.1843

Lieuntenant – Governor, Sir Chales Napeir holds a first ever Darbar at Hyderabad. Its ciculars were sent around with Seth Naomul’s men. Jagirdars and eminent influencial figures attend the Darbar. The event was at aim to make people realize that they were British subjed and are no more Free Nation.

1844

Birth year of Odharam Mulchand.Born at Hyderabad and he was  one of the first Sindhis to pass the  Pleaders Examination. Moved to Karachi to practise as a member of eminent firm of Lawyers “Dayaram and Odharam”.Started taking part in Public Service in 1887.Remained President of the Sindh Collegiate Association and nominated President of the Karachi Municipality.He was twice nominated to the Bombay Legislative Council when Sindh could only boast of one representative.Also remained member Karachi Port Trust and Karachi Chamber of Commerce. He was also the President of “The Sindh Hindu Sabha”and a senior Congress man. Died in 1894.

1844

First ever Printing Press “ Advertiser” is established in Karachi, by the Government.

5.10.1844

Birth of Diwan Kauromal Chandanmal Khilnani at Bhirya. He was an outstanding educationist, writer and social worker. He rendered his social services in the association and company of Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani and Sadhu Niranand. Remained the Principal of the Teachers Training College and Dy. Collector. He cotributed a lot towards Sindhi literatue and language. His important books are: “Baranyoon Akhanyoon”(1891), “ Phool Malha”(1902); “ Tirandar Mukhriyoon”; “ Sindhi Gujhartoon”(1888); “ Chadar Mukhi” ( Translated Novel); “ Rohni”( Translated Novel); “ Ratnavli” (Translated Drama); “ Sang Jo Parsang” (Translated Drama/1905); “ Pako Pahu”(1862/on female education); “ Arya Nari Chatar”(1905) and “ Mahatmaun Ja Darshan”(1907) etc.. He earned the title of “Rai Bahadur”and breathed his last on 16.12.1916.

1845

Birth Year of Dayaram Jethmal. He was born at Hyderabad. After completing Primary education in private School conducted by an Akhoond, joined the then recently opened English School. He was one of the first batch of four students ( others were Navalrai Shoukiram, Kouromal Chandanmal and Chuharmal Kundanmal) sent to Bombay for appearing at Matriculation Examination. Migrated to Karachi and took Service in Judicial Department. Qualified for practice at Bar after passing Local Pleaders Examination.He was appointed to the Bombay Legislative Council in 1896, remained member of the Karachi Municipal Corporation and also its Vice President. He was one of the active leader of the “Sindh Sabha”, his brother Doulatram Jethmal was Secretary to that Organisation. He was promoter of the cause of higher education in Sindh. Founded with cooperation of friends and lovers of education the first ever “Sindh Arts College” (Renamed as D.J.Sindh College).He breathed his last in August 1887 at the age of 42.

1846

Lord Hardinge, the Governor General, writes to the Honourable the Court of Directors that “ Whenever Sir Charles Napier may retire, I should immediatly recommend the annexation of whole of Sindh to the Bombay Presidency, selectng the most able Civil Officer in the presidency as the Commissioner aided by an active and judicious military officer”.

1846

Birth year of Diwan Hukoomatrai Shankardas Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. His father was Kardar in Mirs’ Government. After completing his education, he got himself as Head Accountant. He was Mukhi of Hirabad. He breathed his last on 11.12.1926.

1846 ( June)

Birth of Alumal Trikchand Bhojwani, the grand sone of Seth Naomul Hotchand. He served in Education Department and earned title of “ Rao Bahadur”.

1847

An official Report listes nine important traders of Karachi, of whom two were the Muslims ( Muhub Ali Khwaja and Syed Sadiz Ali) and other all the seven were Hindus. There names were: Naomal Hotchand, Khemchand, Hansraj, Kutchee nuggun, Josee, Assamal and Taru Mukhi.

1847

Seth Naomul Hotchand, appointed as the Kardar of Karachi in May 1843, is suspended from the service and after 6 months he was dismissed from the Government service.

1847 ( August)

Sindh is visited by Cholera, and great  mortality is ensued. Seth Naomul’s brother Sookhram falls a victim to the epidemic.

1.12.1847

Lieutenant – General Sir Charles Napier is given farewell Salute.

1848

Death year of Seth Hotchand, the father of Seth Naomal.

10.7.1848

Birth of Diwan Navalrai Shoukiram Advani. He was an outstanding social leader and promoter of Barhmo Samaj in Sindh.He was one of a few early Dy. Collectors of Sindh. He helped and encouraged his brother Sadhu Hiranand in oppening on schools and rendering of social services. He braethed his last on 22.11.1893.

14.11.1848

J.R.Stewart, Captain, Dy. Collector of Ghorabaree, writes letter to Setn Naomul Hotchand, conveying him the decision of the Governor in Council that there were not sufficient grounds for charging you with dishonesty, and that your exclusion from public employment should be divested of anything implying a reflection on your character.

1850

Birth year of Diwan Gobindbux Aawatrar Malkani. Started his professional life as the Head Master of the Kotri Anglo – Vernacular School after passing Matric. He was the Private Tutor of K.B. Hassanali Effendi during his childhood. He was the first Sindhi, who was nominated as the member of the first ever Working Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee. He and Vishindas of Manjho, participated in the meeting in which the formation of the Congress party was decided. He died in 1892.

20.6.1850

Birth of R.B. Diwan Tarachand Shoukiram ( Brother of Sadhu Hiranand). He remained the Principal of the Training College, Hyderabad and Mukhi of the Hyderabad Amil Panchayat. Breathed his last on 29.12.1930.

1851 (Sept)

The Chief Merchants of Karachi draft a petition to the Presidency Government for application of Municipal Act.

22.10.1851

Bombay Presidency Government intimates the citizens of Karachi that their desire about the application of Municipal Act would be prited in the next issue of the Government Gazette for inviting objections if any.

8.9.1852

The General Department of the Bombay Government issues a Notification under the signature of Mr.J.G.Lumsden Secretary to Government, announcing the application of Act 26 of 1850 to the town of Karachi and appointing of a Committee of the following Commissioners:

Sir B.Frere (Ex-officio President), D.Mclver ( Member); Shaikh Ghulam Hussain (Member); Kazi Noor Muhammad (Member); Sahibdino Memon (Member); Seth Khemchand (Member); Muggon Mukhie (Member). The Captain of Police, Lient. of Police; Magistrate and his Deputies are to be ex-officio members, when present at Karachi.

5.2.1852

The Provisional Committee submits draft rules for the Karachi Municipality to the Presidency Government for their sanction. Rules were made with regard to the following: (1) Election of the Managing Committee and its powers,(2) The Secretary and its powers; (3) Meeting of the General Body; (4) Regulation of internal economy; (5) Definition of Public nuisances and their penalties; (6) Methods of Taxation.

1853

The “ Duke of Argyly (800 tons) the first English Ship to make the direct voyage between England and Karachi and second English sailing vessel to enter the harbor of Karachi.

1853

Birt year of Rao Bahadur Diwan Teckchand Udhodas. He was born at Hyderabad. He did Graduation in 1875 and joined Education Department as a teacher in 1876.He was assigned to translate “Civil Procedure Code”in Sindhi. It was in 1877, when worked as the ediyor of the “ Sindh Sudhar”. He got himself transfered to the Judicial Department where passing “ Local Pleaders Examination”, was appointed as Sub- Judge in Larkano and later on in Kotri. In 1885, joined Karachi Bar and remained associated with it for 10 years. In 1907, he was appointed as a Public Prosecuter ( first Sindhi on this post) He retired in 1910 and  started taking part in public and social life. He remained the President of the “ Sindh Hindu Sabha” aqnd the Vice-President of the “ Vidyala Association” and the President of the “ Kundanmal Girls High School” for years. He breathed his last on 9.1.1920.

1853 ( July)

The new Sindhi Alphabet is published. It has been devised by Mr. Ellis, Revenue Assistant to the Commissioner-in-Sindh in consultation with a Committee of local people, including three Hindus namely:Diwan Pirbhdas Anandram, Diwan Udharam Thanwardas Mirchandani and Diwan Nadiram os Sehwan.The number of letters is increased from 29 to 52 as to meet the requirements of Sindhi Sounds.

1854

Birth year of Swami Dharamdas Motomal. He was born at village Thorhi of the District Larkano. He was follower of Wasan Shah and earned name and fame as a spritual leader. He breathed his last on 4.6.1947.

1854

THE sehwan School is started for teaching up to fifth standard.

1855

Seth Kalumal Bachamal of Tando Adam raises a subscription of, it is said, lakh of rupees and spends it in repairring the Uderolal Tomb. It be noted that this building was erected under the orders and superintendence of Bedarang, son of Shamdas Thakur, in 1634 A.D.

1855

An English class is opened at Hyderabad in connection with a Vernacular School. In 1858 it grew into a separate school and was constituted a High School in 1864.

1855

The first ever “Akal Bhungo”(worship place of Sikhs) is erected at Hyderabad.

13.5.1856

Sindh Kossid, Karachi Periodical, edited by Briggd protests in its editorial against the reluctance of Bombay Government to connect Karachi with Aden and Suez by Steam Communication. The Paper pleads that it would benefit the whole of North-West India, including Punjab.Such type of deprivation pave way for the launching of Movement for sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency in future.

12.7.1856

In the meeting held under the chairmanshio of Colonel Turner,a Committee of Management for taking steps towards the establishment of Native General Library in Karachi is ellected as under:

Dr.Grierson –Civil Surgeon (President), Lieutenant Lester – Educational Inspector in Sindh ( Secretary and Treasurer) .Neville Warren, M.T.Tuback, W.Maher, Syed Aminuddin, Seth Naomal Hotchand and Mahadev Shastri as members.

1857

Old houses in the Hyderabad fort are pulled down and the space left by them is cleared for the erection of new arsenal buildings, in shape like a sixteen-sided figure.

3.4.1857

Birth of Diwan Kalachand Mirchandani at Hyderabad. Retired as Sub-Engineer in 1930. He was author of “ Jeeven Jo Teeven”, “Atam Har” and “Qiso Dilshad Begam Jo”.He breathed his last on 11.8.1935.

30.6.1857

Birth of Dayaram Gidumal Shahani at Hyderabad. Graduated in the Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees from University of Bombay. Joined the Judicial Branch of the Government Service. Acted as Judicial Commissioner in Sindh and was offered a High Court Judgeship which he declined to accept. Retired at the age of 55 in 1911. He was Thinker, Philosopher and Second to None Social worker of his own right. He was author of several books in English as well as in Sindhi. His well known works in the former are: The Least of God”, “Some thing about Sindh” and Biographies of B.M.Malbari of Bombay and Sadhu Hiranand of Sindh, while those in latter are: “Man-Jo-Chabuk”,”Sukhmani –Jo-Sar” and commentaries on various works. Alongwith Malbari he founded the “Seva Sadhan” in Bombay and Consumptives Homes. His step to marry with young girl, daughter of his friend gave truning point to his life. He passed away at Bandra, Bombay, on 7th December 1927.

9.9.1857

In Hyderabad the Native Artillerymen are captured on the plea that they were involved in anti-government activites. Later on after a Court-Martial, eight were blown away from the gun in third week of September. They included Kumar Sing, the Hawaldar of the Battery, who was blown away from a six pounder gun.

1858

Civil Hospital is opnened at Hyderabad.

19.4.1858

The construction work of the Railway Line from Karachi to Kotri starts.

4.12.1858

Birth of Diwan Amarsing Moolsing Ajwani at Khairpur.After passing “ Second Grade Public Service Examination” i 1877, joined Govenment service in Postal Department in Baluchistan. He was appointed Mukhtyarkar in 1890 and was promoted to Extra Assistant Commissioner, from where he retired in 1914. He earned the title of “Rao Sahib”in the same year. He breathed his last on 13.3.1941.

1859

Sir Bartle Frere, Commissioner – in-Sindh, addresses thr government of Bombay with a view, to Seth Naomul Hotchand be given a Jagor of 1,200 acres in perpetunity, and an allowance of Rs 100 a month for three lives.

1859

The Sukkur School,origionally a middle school is said to have existed before this year. The exact date of its origion is however not known.

The arsenal is finally removed from Karachi and established at Hyderabad so as in any eventuality it must not take time for facing the unwanted situation created there. Britishers were well equpied at Karachi and felt that no any security risk was visible there.

6.4.1862

Birth of Harchandrai Vishindas at Manjho.Educated at village School and Anglp-Vernicular School Kotri.Did LL.B in 1885 and joined Cogress in 1888.He was a member of Karachi Municipal (1888) and its President from 1911 to 1921. He was also a member of the Karachi Port Trust (1911), Bombal Legislative Council (1910 -1921) and Indian Legislative Assembly (1921 till his death/Feb.1928). He was an outstanding Advocate, Freedom Fighter; Liberal person; undisputed leader of the Hindu Community of Sindh and very dear and near friend of Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhugri. Breathed his last on 16.2.1928.

23.1.1863

Bulchand kundanmal Advani is born in Hyderabad. After doing LLB in 1881 statarted practice, remained Councillsor Hyderabad Muncipality for twenty  years. He was Member of Managing Committee of “Khuda Abad Amil Panchyat”. He breathed his last in 1933.

23.3.1863

Birth of Sadhu Hiranand R.B.Diwan Shoukiram at Hyderabad. Educated at Normal Shool and High School of Hyderabad. Went for further studies to Calcutta in 1879. Did B.A in 1883. On return joined “Sindh Sudhar”Newspaper as its editor.Participated in Annual Session of the All- India Cogress at Calcutta i 1886 as representative of the “Sindh Sabha”.Resigned from editorship of the Paper in November 1887 and started social work at Hyderabad. Established the School with the name of “Union Academy”in 1888, later on after his death it was renamed as “N.H.Academy”.Founded “Sudhar Patrika” and “Sarswati” in November 1890. He was a great Social worker and promoter of Female Education in Sindh. Died on 13.7.1893 at Bekanir.

3.8.1863

Birth of Dipchand Tejbhandas Ojha at Thatta. After Matriculation joined D.J.Sindh College in 1887.Began work as Head Clerk to Karachi Municipality, was appointed Sub-Judge in 1898 and retired in 1922.Member of the Karachi Municipal Council for 15 years, was a member of the Bombay Legislaive Council for 1922-1923.Death in 1938.

12.9.1864

Birth of Jechandrai Moujsing Bhawani. He did his Matriculation in 1882 and served in Naushero Feroz School for four years. After doing LL.b, started Law practice in 1890. Was appointed A.P.P

In 1895 and P.P in 1914. He retired in 1927. He was Legal Advisor to Hyderabad Municipality from 1915 till his death in 1930. After death he was given title of “Rao Bahadur”.

1865

Sindh produces its first ever graduate in the person of Chuharmal Kundanmal who passes from Bombay University.

1866

Birth Year Of Diwan Jessasing Qimatsing Dodani. He was born at Larkano. Retired from the post of Dy.Collector in 1916. He was Social woeker of his own right.He breathed his last on 3.1.1932.

18.1.1866

Birth of Khemchand Amratrai Mirchandani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric, he established a private School that was merged with the Union Academy ( N.H.Academy) on the eve of its establishment. He accepted Christinty as his religion and after conersion left the Union Academy and joined journalism.He edited “ Hyderabad Journal”( Sindh Journal).”Pirbhat” and “ Sindhvasi”. He brathed his last on 26.12.1941.

1867

The second Sindhi graduate is produced in the person of Alumal Trikamdas, grand son of Seth Naomal Hotchand.

1867

The Larkana Municioal School is started for teaching uo to sixth standard.

1.1.1867

The Frere Hall is beautifully decorated, and overflowing with people. A durbar is held there by Sir Bartle Frere, the Governor of Bombay, for the purpose of presenting the Insigna and Grant of the Dignity of Companion of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India to Seth Naomal Hotchand.

The Governor in his speech says”You had great influence amongst your countrymen, you possessed information drawn from every part of Nortern and Westren India, and placed all unreservedly at the disposal of the Government.........”. At the conclusion of the speech Seth Naomal Hotchand is presented with the Insignia of the Order.

1868

Birt year of Diwan Motiram Shoukiram Advani (brother of Sadhu Hiranand, Navalrai and Diwan Boolchand). He was the first Sindhi, who passed M.A (1888).Went England and returned with the degree of Law in 1892. Started Law practice and was appointed as Assistant Public P.P in 1903 and Joint District Judge.He redired in capacity of Additional Sessions Judge in 1924. He breathed his last on 17.5.1941.

1868

Birt year of Bhagat Roopchand Jhamrai Tharani. He was born at Hyderabad. After passing Public Service Examination,  got appointment in Tram Way Company, Karachi in 1887. Left the service i 1900 and started serving his people by virtue of singing and rendering social services. He was also financially assisted by Diwan Dayaram Gidumal.He breathed his last on 12.12.1914.

21.3.1868

Alumul Trikamdas Bhojwani joins Educaion Department. After acting very frequently as Educational Inspector for the whole of Sindh, he retired on his pension on 5.9.1903.

1869

A Hindu – Sindhi School is opened in Karachi.It is connected with a movement in favour of the Devanagri variation of the Sindhi Script. The Government had already taken decision to introduce Uniform Devanagri – Sindhi Script on the plea that it would spread education among a wider section of the Hindus. The modified and improved Script was prepared by Narayan Jaganath.

1869

Birth year of Sahibsing Chandasing Shahani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing Matriculation procceded for higher studies to the Wilson College of Bombay. He was the first Sindhi to take M.A degree of the Bombay University.He was appoited Professor of Persian in Wilson College and later on joined D.J.Sindh College in 1869 as the Professor of English and became Vice Principal of the same College in 1916.He wrote Novels in Sindhi.

5.12.1869

Birth of Diwan Tolaram Gunomal Tahliani at village Thatt Bhojraj.After Matriculation, he was appointed as teacher in Naushero Feroz. After some time left this profession and joined Revenue Department. He served in the capacity of the Mukhtyarkar in Hyderabad,Tharparkar and Sukkur Districts.He remained Dy.Collector in Rohri Sub – Division. On his own request he was posted as the Principal of the Tapdars’ Training College, from where he retired in 1924.He worked for promotion of English Medium Education. He also established “ Bal Mandar”at Hyderabad.He died in 1929.

1870

Birth year of Lalchand Navalrai. He was born at Larkano.Enrolled as a pleader in 1892. Very active leader of his community and remained the Member of the Legislative Assembly.

1870

Birth year of Diwan Aawatsing Mehtabsing Advani.He was born at Hyderabad.He was a leading Advocate and also remained as A.P.P (1908) and P.P in Jacobabd (1913) and Sukkur (1917). He remained Vice President of the Sukkur Municipalty for 10 years. He established Sanitorum in Jherk, ann earned title of “Rao Bahadur” in 1921.He died in 1937.

1872

Birth year of Hiranand Santokram Advani. He was born at Hyderabad. Did B.A in 1892 and was appointed as a teacher in Shikarpur High School. After doing LL.B, started Law practice  and earned name in the profession. He remained the President of Hyderabad Theosophical Society and took active part in organising “ Home Rule League”there. Prior to this he was associated with Congress. He breathed his last on 15.12.1828.

1873

Shikarpur High School is started near the Municipal office. Keeping in view the in sufficient accomodation a new building was later on erected in 1886, in Camp on the old military ground near railway station.

1.11.1873

Birth of Diwan Dialmal Doulatram Bhavnani at Hyderabad.He was educated at Shikarpur.Did Matric in 1889 and B.A in 1892 from D.J.Sindh College. He got degree of LL.B from “ Law College”, Bombay in 1895.He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1901 at Jacobabad and retired as District Sessions Judge in 1928.He remained Municipal Councillor in Shikarpur (1930-1932),member Sukkur District School Board and life member of the Hyderabad Education Society. He also took interest in the Scout Association. He acted as Secretary of the Hyderabad Sindh Provincial Conference. Took active part in Anti – Sindh Sepration Movement and in this connection attended the Unity Conference held in Allahabad and Sindh Punjab Conference held in Lahore.He was associated with the Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha.In 1937, he was elected as a member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly and also remained Minister in Sindh Government.

6.1.1874

Birth of Murlidhar J.Punjabi at Shikarpur. He passed the local Pleaders examination in 1899 and joined the Bar.Received the title of Diwan Bahadur (the title of its kind coferred in Sindh).President of the Shikarpur Municipalty and founder of the Shikarpur Education Society.Strong opponent of the sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency, and in this connection visited Englind third time in 1928 and also in 1930 to took part in informal discussion with members of thr Round Table Conference. He was appointed as a member of “Sindh Separation Coference”in 1932.

24.1.1874

Birth of Veromal Begraj at Sukkur.Educated at Sukkur and Shikarpur and after passing Public Service Examination pn 1893, joined Albert Press at Sukker. In 1901 established his own Printing Press and founded weekly “Sindhi”.Took active part in politics and was fined for printing book in favour of Swadeshi. He remained President of Sindh Provicial Congress Committee and Municipal Councillor. After 1931, left Congress and joined Sindh Hindu Sabha of which he became President also.Breathed his last on 16.7.1956.

1875

Birth year of Bheromal Maharchand Advani. He was very serious and sincere man of letters, writer; poet and compiler of Social History.Though he contributed a lot towards development of Sindhi literatutre, but his most important books are:” Aanand Sundrika”( Novel/1910), “Mohni Bai” (Novel/1917); “Golan Ja Goondar”(Translated Novel/1928); “Sindh Jo Selani”(1923/on Shah Latif); “ Sindh Ji Hindun Ji Tarikh”(1946) and “ Sindhi Boli Ji Tarikh”(1941). He died in 1950.

30.10.1875

E.M.H.Fulton, Educational Inspector of Sindh, notifies that thr teachers in High Schools and Anglo _ Vernacular Schools drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs 50 must pas an Examination in Devanagri _ Sindhi by May 1876.

2.3.1877

Birth of Rejhomal Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad.Did B.A in 1898 and LL.B in 1901. After remaining Sub Judge ( Mehar, in 1906) and Residet Magistrate (1907), he got premature retirement in 1912 and started Law practice at Larkano. He was know as a master of Philology and Ethnology. He was an active member of the Sindh Hindu Sabha.

18.4.1877

Birth of Kalumal Pahlumal. After graduating in Arts and Law from the Bombay University, he started practice in 1904. He was a member, Karachi Municipality for about 6 years and Acting Principal Law College from its inception in Karachi till about the end of 1927. He retired from the post of Chief Judge, Small Causes Court in 1935. Earn the title of “Diwan Bahadur”in 1936 and was later on made Justice of Peace.

1878

Birth year of Diwan Bhagchand Essardas Sipahimalani. After Mariculation, he joined D.J.Sindh College in 1910-11. He was the first two editors of the D.J.College Miscellany. He got himself appointed as the Private Secretary to  Qadir Khan,  Khairpur State Minister.Entered Revenue Department as Mukhtyarkar and rose to the post of Dy. Collector. He died in 1932.

1878

The Sindh Salt Department is organised.

1878

The Karachi Municipality sets example to Sindh of levying a house-tax.

1878 ( March)

Kotri Bridge is opened for Railway  Trafic.

15.5.1878

Birth of Rupchand Bilaram at Shikarpur. Educated in “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” ( Hyderabad) and “ D.J.Sindh College” (Karachi).Did LL.B in 1901 from Bombay University and started practice, was Nominated as Member of the The Bombay Legislative Council for 1919-1920. He was appointed as Additional Judicial Commissioner of Sindh on 21.6.1923. He remained Vice President and President of The Sindh Natural History Society for years.

1.10.1878

Bombay Act V1 of 1873 is extended to Sindh and Municipal Commissions in various districts are declared as under: LARKANO DISTRICT : Kambar, Ratodero; Sehwan and Bubak. HYDERABAD DISTRICT: Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar; Hala; Nasarpur and Matiari. THAR AND PARKAR DISTRICT: Jamesabad, Digti; Umaekot; Sanghar; Khipro, Pithoro; Nagarparkar; Chhachhro; Mithi and Diplo. SUKKUR DISTRICT: Shikarpur, Rohri; Garhiyasin; Ghotki; Umauro and Daharki. NAWABSHAH DISTRICT: Tando Adam, Shahdadpur; Naushero Feroz; Moro and Kandiaro.KARACHI DISTRICT: Kotri, Manjhand; Thatta and Keti Bandar.

1879

Birth year of Seth Sobhraj Chetumal. He was born at Shikarpur. He remained Municipal Councillor (Karachi), Hon. Magistrate and President of the “Karachi Social Service League”.By profession he was merchant. His benevolence knew no bounds.He benifited so many institutions by his largeness of heart and donated them handsome money.He breathed his last on 20.11.1928.

19.2.1879

Jagatrai Issardas Shivdasani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on he became Educationalist & writer. After 1947 left Sindh for Kotah, Rajistan.

1879 ( March)

Birth of Asoodomal Hukumatrai Advani at Hyderabad. He did B.A in 1902 and joined Education Department in 1904.He remained Administative officer for Municipal Schools for years and retired in 1934.

22.11.1879

Birth of Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani at Thatta. Did Diploma (Civil) and after partition migrated to india (Ahmedabad). Eared name and fame as Poet and Novelist there.

25.11.1879

Birth of Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, known as T.L.Vaswani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing M.A, he was appointed Professor of English in Calcutta. Also remained Principal of the” Dayalsing College”, Lahore, the “Victoria College”, Bihar and “Mahendra College”. He rsigned to took part in the Non _ Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress. He also contributed to political literature and his books: “Indian Arise”, “Awake Young India”; “Indian Adventure”; “India in Chains”; “ Builders of Tomorrow” and “ Apostles of Tomorrow”earned fame.He established “ Meera School”in Hyderabad and founded and edited “Saint Mala” there.After partition migrated to India and lived in Poona where he breathed his last on 17.1.1966. He was a Freedom Fighter, Social worker, Philospher and Spritual leader of his own right.

1880

Birth year of Diwan Dingomal Gurmukhdas Mirchandani. He was born at Hyderabad. After Matriculation (1896) from Hyderabad, he joined D.J.Sindh in 1897. Entered Revenue Department in 1901. Was Mahalkari (1908) and Mukhtyarkar (1910), Resident Magistrat of Naushero Feroze (1916) and City Magistrate of Shikarpur (1917). From 1919-1928 acted as Chief Officer Hyderabad District Local Board.He was promoted to the post of Dy. Collector in 1927.Remained Huzur Dy. Collector from 1929 to 1935. He remained associated with many Organisations/ Associations. Such as: “ Sindh Hidu Provdent Fund” ( President), “Gur Sangat”, Hyderabad ( Trustee); “Khudaabad Amil Panchayat” (member of the Working Committee); “ Sindh Hindu Sabha”, Hyderabad( President) and  “Sindh Provicial Hindu Sabha”( Vice President).

1880

Civil Hospital is opened at Sukkur.

10.2.1880

Birth of Durgdas Bhojrai Advani at Hyderabad.After doing Matriculation joined D.J.S.College in 1896.Joined P.W.D in 1901 but after short time resiged and setup as an Architect.Took part in public life, specially in the Home Rule League agitation. Remained member of the Bombay Legislative Concil (1924-1925) and Mayor of Karachi in 1937.He was President of the Karachi Social Service League and was associated with other organisations.

16.5.1880

Birth of Diwan Hashmatrai Lalsing Gidwani. After Graduation (1902) started professional life as a Clerck in the Treasury Office, Hyderabad and retired in 1935 as Dy. Collector. He was associated eith so many Organisations/ Associations of social and eduational nature, and some of them were: “ Hyderabad Educational Society” (Vice President), “ Navalrai Hiranand Industrial Academy”(President); “R.B. Tarachand Shoukiram Amil Relief Fund”(Secretary) and “Poor Amil Women Marriage Fund”(President).

24.6.1880

Birth of Lokamal Gobindbaksh Malkani .Educated at Hyderabad and Karachi( D.J.Sindh College). Very influecial figure in local politics of Hyderabad and was known as “ King-Maker”. Remained Hon.Magistrate and member of the Hyderabad District Local Board for more than 20 years. He also remained Advisor to the Hyderabad Municipality for 37 years.

1881

Dayaram Gidumal, an Assistant Collector, proposes that the Devanagri –Sindhi Script  should be abolished as it is neither popular, and nor useful.

1881

The Medical School is started at Hyderabad. The Civil Surgeon is assigned duty as Superintendent. Four Assistant Surgeons are made responsible for teaching. The course is that of the Bombay University L.C.P.S of four years.

1881 ( January)

The Barhmo Samaj Conference is held in Calcutta and is attended by Sadhu Navalrai, Tarachand Vishno (Sub Judge, Hyderabad); Diwan Dharamdas Bhojraj and Diwan Gurbomal Joharsing (Judge) of Sindh.

27.7.1881

Diwan Shokiram Diwan Nandiram (Father of Navaram, Sadhu Hiranand; Tarachand and Motiram), retired Mukhtiyarkar and Mukhi of “Khudabadi Amil Panchayat”breaths his last.

1882

Birth year of Shamdas P.Gidwani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Income Tax officer and member of War League. He founded Karachi” Social Service League” and remained Vice President of the” Young Amils Association”.

1882

The Memorial is sent to “ Indian Education Commission”, set up by the Government of India, underlining the educational needs of Sindh with specific proposals such as the opening of more Secondary Schools and establishment of Normal School. It is signed by Dayaram Jethmal ( Later on onr of founders of the D.J.Sindh College),Diwan Metharam of Hyderabad; Diwan Gidumal Shahani ( At that time Civil Judge, Shikarpur); Diwan Wadhumal Chandiram; Seth Alumal Trikamdas; Fathchand Attaram; Udharam Mulchand and Pestonji Byramji Kotwal.

December 1882

Though date and month not confirmed but, it is sure that in 1882, first ever organization : Sindh Sabha: takes birth. The association consisting of Hindus & Muslims worked for social up lift and also influenced the society for working for better change. Sindh Sabha took part indirectly in Muncipal elections also.

1883

Birth year of Narayan (Suratram) Bulchand Butani.Stood 2nd in the University of Bombay and 1st in Sindh at the Matrculation in 1900.Got admission in D.J.Sindh College Karachi.Did B.A in 1904, B.Sc in 1906,and M.A in 1906. First Sindhi to obtain a First at the M.A. Appointed on the staff of D.J.Sindh College first in 1907 as an Assistant and then as Professor of Physics.Became the Vice Principal in 1916 and the Principal in 1927 of D.J.Sindh College.

1883

Birth year of Mukhi Harkrishindas Gurodinomal Sagrani. Born at Hyderabad. He was Businessman, Justice of Peace; Hon. Magistrate; Municipal Councillor and Founder President of “Sindh Workees Association” (Formed in 1917). He was elected to the Bombay Legislative Assembly as a member in 1927, but resigned in 1930 for taking part in the Non-Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress.

8.3.1883

Birth of Hotchand Mulchand Gurbaxani at Hyderabad.After doing Matric from N.H.Academy,Hyderabad Joined D.J.Sindh College for further studies in 1900.Did B.A in 1905 and M.A in 1907.Got appointment as Assistant Professor of English  and Persian  at Wilson College in 1908 from where he did M.A, and soon after was appointed in D.J.Sindh College.He became Vice Principal in 1927. In 1928 took Ph.D from the University of London on writing  Thesis on  “ Mysticism in English Poetry”.Remained the Principal of  the D.J.Sindh College.Earned name and fame for his writtings and research work. The compilation of “Shah Jo Risalo”speaks of his research worth. His books : “ Rooh Rehan”, “ Noor Jahan”(Novel/1915) and “Luwaria Ja Lal”(1934) are his valuable addition to Sindhi literature. He died in 1947.

1883 ( April)

Birth of Diwan Partabrai Dhanrajmal Punwani at Hyderabad.Did Matric in 1900 and after obtaining degree of Law started pratice.He was appointed A.P.P in 1935 and Advocate General of Sindh in 1937 and went on pension in 1943.He earned name and fame in Allah Bux Soomro murder case when he was was engaged as Special P.P for conducting this case.He was associated with so many Clubs and Associations such as Sindh Bar Council ( President), Rotary Club ( President, 1939) and Karachi Club ( President, 1940).

1.9.1883

Birth of Tahilram Bassarmal Aswani at Hyderabad.He passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College for further education. Did B.A. LL.B and started law practice. From 1910 to 1941 he continued to be a Municipal Councillor of Hyderabad and remained President of the Municipality for four times.He startes Bhaiband Cooperative Bank in 1909 and later on started Sindh National Bank. From 1928 to 1933 he took keen interest in the promotion of Girl’s education. He was eminent Cogress leader and attended its Annual Sessions since 1906, Remained the President of Harijin Sang Sabha. He was made Chairman of the Sindh Hidu Coference also.

17.9.1883

Birth of Shewaram Dewanmal Vazirani at Thatta. He was Zamidar, Merchant and Hon.Magistrate First elected non-official President of the Karachi Local Board, a predominatly Muhammadan Constituency which he held from 1920 to 1928 Associated with so many organisations.Received title of” Rao Sahib” in 1921 and “Rao Bahadur”in 1927.

1884

The elective principle is introduced into Municipalities in Sindh and here after half Concillors will be elected, the rest to be nominated by the Commissioner-in-Sindh.

1884

Birth year of Gulrajmal J.H. Was born at Sehwan. Merchant and Municipal Councillor of Karachi. Vice Prasident of “Sehwani General Panchayat” and Local “Arya Samaj” and Chairman local Branch of the “Widhwa-Vavan Sahik Sabha”.

1884

The first “Sindh Sudhar” Paper in Sindhi, brought out by Education Department is handed over to the “Sindh Sabha”and Sadhu Hiranand becomes its Editor.

1884

The “ Sindh Sabha” discusses the nature of electorate for civic elections in Karachi and apparently influences the decision of the authorties in this respect. The government intended to introduce Seprate Electorate System and also in this meeting Muslim members proposed the same but decision was taken by majority.

8.2.1884

Birth of Sant Kodosing Taeenmal Bhambhani at Shikarpur.After getting primary and secondary education at Shikarpur and Sukkur, joined D.J.Sindh College, at Karachi.Did LL.B from Bombay University and started law practice. He served as a teacher also. Established “ Kanya Maha Vidalya” at Larkano. After the partition, he migrated to India.

15.3.1884

Consequent upon developing differences with Hindu Memebers of Sindh Sabha, Mr. Hassan Ali Effindi forms Sindh Muhammadan Association. This organisation remained active and functional till sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency.

17.5.1884

Birth of Sant Dholaram Gangaram at Hatri, District Larkano. He was a spritual leader. He after the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last on 28.10.1951 in Ulhasnagar.

8.6.1884

Birth of Swami Achal Parsad Hashmatrai Nathani at village Sujawal Tunio of Taluka Mirokhan.He was the follower of Swami Poorandas and earned name and fame as spritual leader. He breathed his last on 11.3.1946.

23.8.1884

Birth of Tolasing Khushalsing Advani at Hyderabad.Passed Matriculation in 1902 and joined D.J.Sindh College. Did B.A in 1906 and LL.B in the same year and called to the Bar. Legal Advisor to various organisations.President of the “Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.

26.12.1884

Birth of Sahibsing Boolsing Shahani at Hyderabad.Educated at Hyderabad in “N.H.Academy”, and served in the Central Stamp Office.His book “Stamp Law and Proceedure”(1937) earned name for him. He also translated a Novel and that was published with title of “ Seel Prekhsha”.

1885

The Tramway system is opened in Karachi. Trams are to be driven by steem.

1885

First ever Book Store is opened in Upper Sindh ( Sukkur) by Master Harising Dingomal.

1885

The social organization known as “ Arya Samaj Mandal” is formed in Karachi. This organization rendered valuable social services in Karachi for years. Its Annual Report for the year 1923 reveals that the Mandal was running three schools ( Putri Patshala with 80 girls students, D.A.V.school with 75 boys students and Gujrat school with 75 students). This organization established a rich library and arranged so many lectures also.

1885

Birth year of Jethmal Parsram Gulrajani. He was born at Hyderabad. Later on he earned name and fame in politics, journalism and literature. He was active leader of the Home Rule League and was sentenced to two years imprisonment on account of contributing editorial in his “ Bharatwasi”Newspaper against the Rowllat Bill. He edited “Sindhwasi”, “Parakh”; “Sindh Herald” and “ Rooh Rehan”.He established “ Sindhi Sahitya Society” and published handsome number of books in Sindhi. He was an outstaning Freedom Fighter, Journalist; Poet and Writer.He brathed his last on 6.7.1948.

1885

Birth year of Bhagat Kanwarram Tarachand. He was born at Jarwar. He was an outstandind Bhagat, Saint and eminent Social worker. His benevolence knew no bounds of religion, caste and creed. He helped and benifited so many individuals and families. He was a Role Model in various fields. For the whole time his ife he preached peace and love but,was made killed without no reason. He breathed his last on 2.11.1939.

25.1.1885

Birth of Lalchand Amardinomal Jagtiyani at Hyderabad. He matriculated in 1903 from the N.H.Academy, Hyderabad.He was outstanding Literary figure, and Freedom Fighter. In 1922, he earned imprisonment due to political activities. Founded “Sindhi Sahat Society”for publication of Sindhi Books. He remained Assistant Secretary for “Central Advisory Board for Sindhi Literature”( Now known as “Sindhi Adabi Board”). He was believer of Hindu – Muslim Unity and that is why he translated book “ Hazrat Muhammad Rasool-u-ullah” in Sindhi. Number of his publication is more than forty. Some of them are: “ Shahano Shah”, “ Son warnyoon Dilyoon” and “ Sach Tan Sadkay”. After partition migrated to India wher he breathed his last on 8.4.1955 in Bombay.

27.6.1885

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani drafts Representation under title: “Collegiate Education” and dedicates it to the  Commissioner – in Sindh. He emphasises on the need and importance of higher education and urges for establishment of a college in Sindh.

3.12.1885

With the donation (Rs 1500) of Diwan Nawalrai and Diwan Sahajrai Chandomal Advani ( Rs 1500), the Girls School ( Shokiram Chandomal Girls School) is opened by the Hyderabad Municipality. Diwan Nawalrai and his brother Sadhu Hiranand agree to teach without any remmuniration.

1886

Birth year of Tolaram Menghraj Balani. He was born at Naushero Feroz. After passing 6th Standard, he joined Edudation Department as a teacher and later on left the job and joined Journalism. He launched Movement agaist the partition of Bengal.He was one of the hot-liner Freedom Fighters and active member of the Congress. By virtue of poetry and journalism, he advocated the political philosophy of his party. He founded and edited “ Voice of Sindh”, “Mata”; “Desh Mata” and “ Sindh Shewak”.Some of his books are: “Jeea Andar Jang”, “Giyan Gulzari”; “ Taleem Jo Taro”; “ Aajiz Ja Aalap” and “ Dadabhai Nauroji”. He breathed his last on 13.7.1913. ( Note: in few bokks it has been stated that he was born in 1884)

1886

The Book Store is opened in Shikarpur by Pokardas.

1886

Municipality at Nagarparkar is abolished.

1886

Anglo – Vernacular School is established at Bhiria by the “Bhiria Education Society”- the society having majority of Hindu members.

1886 (Sept)

It is decided that a college be started in Sindh ( Karachi) as an added Institution and be managed by a Committee consisting of the representatives of the subscribers, Government nominees and representatives of Local Bodies who would contribute to the College Fund.

11.10.1886

The Committee formed for the establishment of a college in Sindh, in its meeting decides the subjects to be taught and strenght of staff to be appointed. Amongst present were: G.M.Macpherson ( Acting Commissioner – in – Sindh ), E.T. Candy ( Judicial Commissioner ); Colonel R.Grawford ( Collector, Karachi); Rev.Bambridge; K.B.Faiz Muhammad Fatah Ali Khan; K.B. Palanji Adarji Mistri and E.Giles ( Educational Inspector ). Dayaram Jethmal was absent.

12.12.1886

Birth of Tarachand Deumal Gajra at Shikarpur. He did B.A (Hon) in 1908 and M.A in 1911. Joined Education Department as teacher in 1913. After serving for nine years, he quit the job and took active part in the Non- Cooperation Movement  and in 1924 rejoined the previous job. He founded and edited weekly “ Partab” .. Wrote and published so many books such as “ Arya Nari”( 1931),”Guru Prasad”(1932) and “Samskar Dipka”(1941) etc. Migrated to India afyer Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1887

Birth year of Hasasing H. Advani.He was educated at “ Navalrai Hiranand Academy” at his Native place Hyderabad.Started his Career by joining P.W.D in 1905 and later on became Architect.He was Municipal Counciller, famous Player, Social Worker and literature-loving person.He remained  Office-Bearer of The “ Rabindarnath Tagore Literary and Dramatic Club “, Treasurer of “The Sindh Natural History Society”for years;  Vice President of the Karachi “Social Service League”and  the President of “ Hyderabad Amil Community of Karachi”

1887

Birth Year of Hasasing Hirasing Butani. He was born at Hyderabad. Retired as Excise Inspector in 1934. He was the President of “Sehwani General Panchayat” for years.

1887

A Training College is opened at Hyderabad so as to train teachers for Primary Scools..

17.1.1887

The Govenor of Bombay, Lord Reay performs the oppening ceremony of the “Sindh Arts College ( later on renamed as D.J.Sindh College). The College is opened with 28 students on roll and has been housed in a small building at the site known as Thattai Compound.

15.8.1887

Birth of Essardas Wadhumal Raisinghani at Halani.Writer of his own right and Freedom Fighter.Author of Books such as “Mahatma Gandhi” (1918) and “Masoomi Mahfil” (Child Literature, translated from works of Tagore-1919) etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Kandesh.

1888

Birth year of Dharamdas Tekchand Mariwala.Did B.A in 1908 and M.A in 1909.Began life in the Punjab as a Professor of History.He was appointed as Lecturer in History and Economics in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as Professor in 1916.

1888

Birth year of Tillumal Menghraj Advani.Stood 2nd in the University at Matriculation in 1904.Did B.A in 1908, M.A in 1909 and LL.B in 1911. First a Lawyer, then Professor of English at the D.A.V. College Lahore, and S.P. College,Srinagar. He was appointed as a Lecturer in English in the D.J.Sindh College in 1914 and was promoted as a Professor in 1917.He edited sevsral well-known English clsssics.

1888

Birth year of Acharya J.B.Kriplani at Hyderabad.Did M.P, M.A. Freedom Fighter and remained Genral Secretary and Presidet of Congress.Contributed a lot to Political Literature in English such as “The Gandhian Way”, “The Non-Violent Revolution”, “The Indian National Congress”, “Politics of Charkha”and “Gandhi,the Stateman”etc. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in New Delhi.

1888

Birth year of Khoobchand Essardas Thadhani.He obtained degree in Agriculture from Poona Agricultural College and was appointed as the Head Master, Agricultural School Mirpurkhas.Proceeded to USA for further studied.He remained Fellow of Lineann Society of London and Royal Horticultural Society of London. On return, he was appointed as the Station Director, Sakrand Agricultural Research Station. He earned titles of “ Rai Sahib” and “Rao Bahadur” and retired in 1944 in capacity of the the Director of Agriculture, Sindh.

15.8.1888

The “ Social Reforms Association”, Hyderabad got its registraion approved under “ Company Act –V1 of 1884”.This organisation was started by Sadhu Hiranand, Diwan Nawalrai; Diwan Tarachand and Diwan Kouromal Chandanmal.Prior to its registration, the Association has established more than five Girls Schools in Hyderabad.

28.19.1888

Jacob, Educational Inspector Sindh, performs openning ceremony of the “Union Academy” ( later on renamed as N.H.Academy) at Hyderabad. The School has been started by Sadhu Hiranand and his brother Navalrai.

28.12.1888

Birth of Raghumal Chatram Motwani at Butra.Author of a few Books such as “Gulabi Gul”(1946).Migtated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1889

Birth year of Naromal Alomal. He was born at Thano Boolan Khan and earned name and fame as a Bhagat.

1889

Birth year of Thakurdas Gulomal. He was born at Sukkur.After doing Matric he passed Drawing Teachers Examination in 1912. He was appointed as a Drawing Teacher but during the Non – Cooperation Movement left the job and joined politics and earned name as Gandhi of Sukkur. He edited “ Congress” and “Swadehi” and also remained Municipal Councillor for two terms.During “ Quit India Movement”, he published Pamphlet ( Jawahir Girjina) and on these grounds was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. After the partition, he migrated to India.

1.1.1889

The title of “Rao Bahadur” is coferred on Alumul Trikamdas, by the Viceroy and Governor – General, Lansdowne.

17.1.1889

Lalsing Hazarising Ajwani takes birth in khairpur. Later on he beame Writer & Educationist. in 1919 became professor in Ahmedabad and after some time in D.J.S.College karachi .in 1947 left for Bombay.

18.2.1889

Birth of Sant Sawami Atalram Sadhram at Lashkri Chandio in Larkana District. After partition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last in 1958.

27.3.1889

The Lansdowne Railway Bridge of Rohri-Sukkur is inaugurated by  Lord Ray.

20.9.1889

Hashmatrai lekhraj Chablani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on knows as H.L.chablani, welknown Educationist and Leading Sindh Anti Seprationist and Freedom Fighter. He breathed his last in 1933.

29.10.1889

Birth of Nirmaldas Dharamdas Gurbaxani at Hyderabad, eminent Educationist and Writer.Wrote Biographies of  Brahmnand Keshav Chanar Sen (1930),Raja Ram Mohan Ray (1930) and Sadhu Nawalrai and Sadhu  Hiranand (1935). Migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

25.12.1889

Birth of Dr. Choitram Partabrai Gidwani. He was born at Hyderabad.After Matriculation, he joined Education Department and was appointed as a teacher in Middle School Bubak. Did LCPS in 1913 and was appointed as Doctor but in 1915 resigned from the post and participated in public life. He remained Municipal Councillor, President of the Sindh Congress and member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly.He started Tilk High School and organised “Sindh Hidu Sabha”.He earned 18 months imprisonment and House Arrest due to his political activites.After partition migrated to India where he brathed his last on 12.9.1957.

1890

Birth year of V.D.Bhatt. Municipal Councillor, Vice President of the“Audicha Brahm Samaj”. Joined Indian Medical Department in 1912, served in the First World War with Expepenitionary Force “D”and was wounded in both legs. Served in the Persian Expenitionary Force and finally on N.W.Frontier in an Afghan War.Resigned in 1921 and came to practise in Karachi.He was a leading Social worker of the Gujrati Community.

15.1.1890

Birth of Rochiram Jethra at Larkano.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Adipur. Earned name and fame as Writer and Poet. Wrote, composed and translated Books such as “ Shrinagar Shatak”,”Hardvar-Jo-Ithas”and “ Gian Bharyal Vachan”etc.

15.8.1890

Birth of Naraindas Ratanmal Malkani at Hyderabad.He was M.P.M, LL.B and B.T. Participated in the Movement of Freedom and wrote Books also. Some of them are: “Baranyoon Bolyoon”(1925), “Kashmir Jo Sair”(1927), “Dhampad”( Traslation-1825) and “Jawahar Aatam Katha” (1947). After Partition he migrated to India and settled there in New Delhi. He breathed his last on 19.2.1974.

1890 (Nov)

Birth of Diwan Thanwardas Essardas Thadhani at Hyderabad. He was a famous Advocate of Larkano and Karachi. He remained the Vice Principal of the Karachi Law College and editor of the “ Young Lawyer”

1891

The Female Training College for the purpose of providing trained teachers to Girls Primary schools is opned at Hyderabad..

1.1.1891

Under the new arrangement ( The Bombay District Municipal Act of 1884), the General Body of Karachi Municipality is constituted of 32 members of whom 16 are elected and 16 are ex 0 offico and nominated.Elected Hindu Municipal Commissioners are: Udharam Mulchand, Hotchand Khushhaldas; Alumal Trikamdas; Shewaram Ramrakhiomal; Doulatram Jethmal; Gidumal Lekhraj; Harchandrai Vishindas; Tahilram Khemchand (and nominated are): Sahijram Gangadhar and Shewakram Awtram.

1891

Birth year of Jamiatrai Vishindas Lakhani.Did B.Sc in 1911 and M.Sc with distiction from the Wilson College and Indian Institute of Science in 1916.He did Ph.D from Edinburgh for doing research in  Chemistry. Prior to this he was appointed as a Professor of Chemistry in D.J.Sindh College in 1919

4.5.1891

Birth of Gobind Vazirmal Utansing at Hyderabad.Educated at Bombay and London.Graduated at Arts from Elphinstone College, Bombay in 1912 .Called to the Bar from Middle Temple in 1917.Served in War Office during 1914-1916 and remained Special Police Constable in London from 1918 to 1917.Practised at Karachi Bar (1917-1924) and was appointed as Registrar, in  the court of the Judicial Commissioner, in 1924.

21.5.1891

Birth of Diwan Hikmatsing Amarsing Adwani at Hyderabad. After doing Matric and Sindhi Final, he joined Government service and was appointed as Mukhtyarkar in 1934 and also got promotion to the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner.

11.7.1891

Birth of Hassanand Radhakrishin Bhatheja at Shikarpur. Educated at Larkano and Shikarpur High Schools,Bombay and Oxford.Eminent Educationist and associated with various Universities as the Head of Department.Commissioner Patna Municipality (1924), President A’ll Sindh Students Conference”(1926),Member “Sindh Coference”(1932).Author of “Tricameral Legislatures in India”, “Financial Problems of Bihar and Orisa” and “Constitutional Problems of India”.

1892

Birth year of Janardhandas Lokumal Bhojwani. Born at Karachi. Matriculated from N.J.V.High School i 1909 and later on joined D.J.S.College. Passed LL.B in 1918. Originated the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. A well-known Advocate and Municipal Corporator and Member of the D.J.S.College Standing Committee.

17.8.1992

Birth of Rochiram Gangaram Sadani in Karachi.Eminent Teacher and Weiter.Author of so many Books and some of them are: “Insan Ain Insanyat”(1921), “Insan Jo Akhreen Maqsad Kahiro Aahi”(1828), “Umar Marvi”(1929),” Tarang” (Poetry-1936) and “Valmenki Ramain”(1944). He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

15.10.1892

The Commissioner – in – Sindh, Evans James chairs the function of opening ceremony of the building of the Sindh Arts College. The College is renamed as (D.J.Sindh College) “Dayaram Jethmal Sindh College”.. The actual cost of the construction of building is Rs 1,86,514 of which the government paid Rs 97,193. The design of the building has been prepared by J.Strachen, the Engineer of the Karachi Municipality.

1893

The Victoria Jubilee Lady Dufferin Hospital is opened at Shikarpur.

24.5.1893

Jacob, Educational Inspector in Sindh presides over the Annual Function of the “ Union Academy” in Hyderabad. Sadhu Hiranand presents the Progress Report.

23.12.1893

Birth of Ghanshyam Jethanand Shiwdasani at Hyderabad.He was Writer also and translated some Religious Literature. He migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay.

1893

Birth year of Motandas T. He was born at Sukkur. He was Land Lord, Business man and Proprietor of T. Motandas and Company, Karachi.He developed his business into General Merchants and Agency of Messrs Peek, Frean and Co.Ltd., London, in 1910 but in 1940 transfered his Head Office to Karachi and added Wine Department also.

1894

The Sindh Hidu Provident Society, established by  Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani with cooperation of  Bhai Moolchand and others, is registered.

22.6.1894

Fathchand Mangatram Vaswani is born at Baguldero, District Larkano. He served in Education Department as a teacher. He was co-writer in so many publications of his brother Mellaram Vaswani, who was popular publisher and writer. After partition, he left Sindh and settled in Adipur, Kutch, Gujrat, where he breathed his last.

1894 (November)

The Sindh Sabha submits is representation to the Viceroy at Karachi while he is on visit of Sindh. His attention is invited to the backwardness of Sindh in the field of higher education.

1.9.1894

Birth of Seth Partabrai Sukhdas. He was born at Mirpurkhas. He remained the President of the Mirpurkhas Municipality (1928) and member of the Sindh legislative Assembly. He breathed his last on 13.12.1965.

1894

“ The D.J.Sindh College Amature Dramatic Society” is formed in the college and the drama “ Naldemanti” is staged on this occasion.

1895

The Anglo-Vernacular News paper “ Khai Khwah” is founded in Karachi and later on in 1902 is shifted to Larkana.

1895

Social –cum- religious Organisation, “ Sudhar Sabha” is established at Sukkur, by Sadu Gokaldas.

1895

Birth year of Diwan Shankarsing Aawatsing Adwani. He was born at Hyderabad. After doing LL.B, started law practice with his father. He was appointed as a Sub Judge in 1925 and was promoted to the post of Additional Sessions Judge in 1936. It is important point to note here that he was appointed as Special Session Judge for Hur Tribunal.

12.1.1895

Birth of Hemandas Roopchand Wadhvani at Hyderabad.After doing M.B.B.S he served as Doctor in Jacobabad and Karachi.He was selected as a minister in first ever Sindh Cabinet. He was included in the Cabinet as a minister for second time from 1942 to 1945.He was founder President of “Sindh Minorities Association “.

13.4.1895

Birth of Tirathsing Jhamatsing Lalwani at Karachi.He earned name and fame as the Chairman “Preem Parcharak” a weekly Sikh Newspa[er published at Hyderabad. He was Municipal Councillor in Karachi also.

12.12.1895

Birth of Vishno Nainaram Sharma at Hyderabad.Eminent Freedom Fighter,Journalist and Writer. Author of 8 Books such as “ Be Insafi Kean Door Kaji” (1925), “Samywad”(1925) and “Sindh Jo Thogi” etc.He was amongst those writers who introduced Literature of Socialism in Sindhi.After Partition migrated to India.

He breathed his last on 25.6.1973 in Adhipur, Gandhidam, Gujrat.

25.12.1895

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani, delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Seven sins against women”. The Lecture programe is arranged and organised by the “Sudhar Sabha”,Sukkur. Later on this lecture was published by Tikamdas Ashram, Rohri, for distribution.

2.5.1896

9th Bombay Provincial Coference is held at Karachi. About 150 delegates have reached to participate, besides a large number of visitors. The remarkable feature of the Conference is that all Communities have joined hands in the movement. Hart Davis (the Sessions Judge), Gloster ( the Joint Judge); Melver (the District Superintendent of Police) and Strachan ( Municipal Secretary) are among the participants.Details of proceedings are available on the Website of the Gul Hayat Institute.

1896 (Oct)

“Qaisria Press” is founded by Diwan Kundanmal Mangharsing at Hyderabad.

1896 (December)

Plague breaks out in Karachi.The pestilence took a toll of 3,387 ( Hindus and Muslims) lives in city between December 1896 and June 1897.

2.12.1896

Birth of Tilokchand Gopaldas at Bhirya.Started Government service after completion of his education. He quit the job and took part in politics and proved himself as an active local Congress leader. Founded and edited wekkly “Hind Samachar”at Nawabshah. After the partition, migrated to India and breathed his last in Ajmir on 26.6.1955.

24.12.1896

Birth of Mangharam U. Malkani at Hyderabad. He was Graduate.Served in D.J.Sindh College and also remained office – brarer of the “ Rabendranath Literary and Dramatic Club”.Outstanding figure of his times.He was Writer, Actor and Director of his own right. He was author of more than twenty books.Before partition, his publications consist of “ Khan ji Khata”(Drama/1930), “Anarkali” ( Drama/1930); “ Panj Nandha Natak” (One – Act Plays/1973) and “Pangti Parda”(One – Act Plays/1938). After partition, he migrated to India and continued his contribution towards Literature and Education. He ramained there as President of the “Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”, Bombay for more than 14 years and the Head of the Department of English in “Jai Hindh College”.He wrote so many  books there, including         “ Sindhi Nasur Ji Tarekh” (1968).

1896

Birth Year of Professor Hassanand Jadoogar. He was born at Kandyaro.He was out standing Juglar,Social worker; Freedom Fighter and writer.His publications consist of dozen of books. “Hasanand Vakia Bheta”,”Hidu Hosh Dhar”; “Bawanjah Akhri Boodh”; “Bombay Ji Behayai Kandi Kaloor Kalyan Meen” and “ Dharam Guro Keen Dhareel”are some of them. After partition, he migrated to India and breathed his last there on 22.9.1966.

1897 (Jan)

“ Nava Vidyalya” is started by Pribhdas Shewakram Adwani in a rented building at Hyderabad. This school was recognized as a High school in 1900.

8.1.1897

Plague breaks out in Hyderabad and it took a toll of 28 lives with in five weeks.In Sukkur its visitation left a disastrious effect on Municipal finance.

6.2.1897

Birth of Swami Boodhraj at Hyderabad.After getting required education, joined Education Department as a teacher but, spritual urge compelled him to leave the job. He was famous Spritual Leader, poet and writer. His publications consist of “ Andar Jo Aalap”, “Sacho Sathi” and “Sonahri Sukhan”.He breathed his last on 8.12.1944.

15.3.1897

Birth date of Hari Sundar. He was social worker and founder of the “ Kauromal Sindhi Sahitya Mandal”. He published more than 200 books in Sindh. After partition, he migrated to India.

2.4.1897

Eminent Social worker and founder of “ Sudha Sabha”, Sukkur breathes his last.

14.12.1897

Birth of Mohandas  Kauromal Khilnahi at Bhirya.He contributed  a lot towards promotion and development of  Sindhi Literature. He wrote his first ever book in 1918 (“Preem Jo Parsad”). Some of his Books are: “Akhlaqi Aawaz “(1937), “Hind Jo Sair”(1934),”Mulhaita Moti”(1946) and “Gandhi Veechar”(1947).He migrated to India and settled in Delhi, where he continued hid literary services. He copiled there collection of his 106 Articles and got it published under title of “ Sahat Jo Singar”.

19.12.1897

Birth of Lekhraj “Aziz” at Hyderabad. He was poet, critic and dramatist of his own right.His publications consist of “ Kumar Ajeetsing”(Drama/1931). “Adabi Aeeno” (1941),”Sami”; “ Ghul Ain Khar”; “ Kulyat Aziz”; “Pegham – e- Aziz”; “Misir Ji Rani” and “ Shaerani Shama”etc. After partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

1898(Feb)

Birth month of Chanderasen Sahejram Jetley. Born at Karachi. He was a Municipal Councillor, Joint Secretary of the “ Hindu Town Peoples Association”. Remained Secretary “ Sindh Students Conference”(1923-24),Joint Secretary of the “ Sindh Baluchistan Sanatam Dharma Conference”(1928) and was also the Principal of the “Kanya Maha Vidyala”of Karachi.

1.11.1898

Birthdate of Gobindram Deyalmal Bhavnani. He was a Landlord, Justice of peace and Hyderabad Municipal Councillor (1925 -1931). Took part in Freedom Movement from the platform of Maha Sabha.

13.11.1898

Birth of Dvarkaprasad Rochiram Sharma at Dadu.Eminent Journalist,Freedom Fighter and Author of so many Books such as “Sindh Jo Prachin Ithas”(1932) and “ Gita Ji Kunji”(1932) etc. After Partition, left Sindh and settled in Jaipur, Rajasthan,India, where he brathed his last on 19.5.1966.

1899

Birth year of Gianchand Teumal Hingorani. After passing Matric joined D.J.S.College in 1905-06. Graduated M.B.B.S from Grant Medical College, Bombay with distinction. F.R.C.S. For some time remained Civil Surgeon, Sukkur. He also remained Municipal Councillor in Karachi.President Municipal Labour Union (1930), President Postal and R.M.S Union of Sindh and Baluchistan (1929),President “Karachi Hidu Maha Sabha”(1924) and President “Urdu Teachers Association”(1928). He was Author of “Sexuel Disorders and Diseases of Young Men and Women”.

2.8.1899

Birth of Kewal L. Motwani at Arazi of District Dadu.Did M.A, Ph.D and contribted in English language. After patition, he settled in Ceylon.

17.7.1899

Birth of Lalsing Harising Ajwani at Khairpur.Eminent Educationist and Writer.Some o f his Books are: “Veechar”(1941), “Nau Daur” (1947). After Partition migrated to India earned name and fame there in both fields.His book “History of Sindhi Literature”has earned name and fame for him.

15.11.1899

Birth of Moolchand Jhangaldas at Shikarpur. Eminent Educationist ,Poet and Writer.He compiled Sindhi Poetry of Dilpat in 1930.After Partition left Sindh for India and settled there in Bombay.

1900

The “Hopeful Academy” is opened at Shikarpur by Wadhumal Verhomal. In 1915 it was turned into High school and its name was changed to “Shikarpur Academy”.

1.8.1901

The Larkano District comes into existence and was formed out of the Karachi and Shikarpur districts.

30.11.1901

Birth of Ramdas Vishindas Lakhani.By profession Engineer, migrated to India after Partition ang settled there in Ahmedabad.He wrote “ Salees Sindhi Viyakaran” in 1929.

1902

The District Local Board is created in Larkano District with composition of 13 nominated and 12 elected members.

1.4.1902

The Municipality is created at Mirpurkhas

12.3.1902

Birth of Chuharmal Diariomal Hinduja at village Phuka of the District Dadu.Eminent writer and translator.Wrote and translated more than 35 books such as “Pushpanjali”, “ Chokhervali”, “Mukta Dhara” (All from Tagore), “Shri Kanta” and “Grihadah”(Both from Sart Chandra). After partition left for India and settled there in Ulhas Nagar.

26.9.1902

Birth of Santdas Punhumal Kishnani at Naushero Feroz.He passed Matric. Earned name and fame in Literature and Freedom Movement. In 1921 and second time in 1930, he was sentenced to jail because of his political activites. He composed poetry and was known as Santas “Santal”.After partition migrated to India.

8.10.1902

Birth of Devdat Sharma at Hyderabad. He was vocal and practical advocate of Hindi / Devnagri script and after partition left for India. He breathed his last in November 1970 in Delhi.

3.12.1902

Birth of Bulchand Rajpal. He was the founder of the Monthly “Sindhu” (1932), writer; critic and political leader.He remained member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. After the partition, he left Sindh and migrated to India, were he settled in Ahmedabad.

1903

Birt year of Assanand Mamtora.He did B.A ( Hons),B.T ant M.R.S.T and was eminent Educationist and Writer.After Partition migrated to India and settled in Bombay.

1903

Bith year of Chetandev Sharma. He was born at Hyderabad.He was writer, poet; Freedom Fighter and social worker of his own right. The number of his publication is above 150 and these books are of literary, relogious and political value. His book “Vedic Dharam Mazhaban Jo Mukh”is known as his very important work.

21.2.1903

Birth of Prabhudas Brahmchari Pyasi at Nawabshah. Eminent writer, Publisher and active worker of the Freedom Movement. Apart from publishing more than 100 Books, he himself also wrote and translated Books such as :”Roshan Rah”(1946), “ Congress Kahani” (1947) and “ Vivekanand”(1946). He migrated to India after partition and breathed his last there.

2.3.1903

Birth of Chooharmal Hindooja at village Fakka of Dadu district. He founded “Ratan Sahitya Mandal” with cooperation of Paroomal Kewalramani in1934.Handsome number of books were published by his Mandal. He also translated some Bengali Novels such as “Dadi”(1939), “Azadi Ja upasik”(1942) and “Shrikant”. He migrated to India after partition and breathed his last there on 7.7.1973.

19.4.1903

Birth of Bhojraj Hotchan Nagrani at Hyderabad. He was Graduate and after partition migrated to India and settled there in Bombay. He earned name as the author of “Sami ja Shalook”

3.9.1903

Birth of Diwan Gobindram Jachendari Bhawani. Did B.A  in 1924 and LL.B. from Belfast University, London in 1925. He started Law practice in 1927. He was appointed as a Sub-Judge in 1933 and later on was promoted as Additional Sessions Judge in July 1944.

17.9.1903

Birth of Hasoomal Parsram Mirchandani at Hyderabad. He was educated at Hyderabad and Bombay. After doing B.Com, he got appointment as Assistant Accountant in the Sindh Provincial Co-operative Bank, Karachi. Later on got promotion and remained Acting General Manager for Cooperative Banks. He took active part in students’ politics and organizations. He joined Congress in 1921.

1904

The Seth Rijharam Public Library is opened At Jacobabad, at the cost of Rs 1,700 of which Seth Rijharam and Hindu Panchayat contributed Rs 1,000.

11.2.1904

Birth of Godhomal Dasomal Nankani at Sakrand.After partion, left for Baroda. He earned name as a poet

1904 (Feb)

Birth month and year of Dinomal Metharam. He was born at Naushero Feroz. He was active worker of the Congress. After the partition, he migrated to India and was settled there in Ajmir.

21.2.1904

Birth of Pribdas Brahmchari at Naushero Feroz.He founded “Nau Jewan Sahtya Mandal”at Nawabshah with branches in Hyderabad and Karachi  and published handsome number of books of religious and political value. He took part in Freedom Movement and earned imprisonment for three times. After the patition, he left for India and settled there in Ajmir where he breathed his last.

26.5.1904

Birth of Ramchand Bachani at Tando Allahyar .He remained the President of the Tando Allahyar Municipality for more than 20 years.He was an effective local Congress leader. Founded and edited “ Satya Samachar”. After the pertition, he migrated to India and brathed his last on 11.1.1965 i Ajmir.

1904 ( June)

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani establishes “The Industrial Association”at Hyderabad so as to promote Home Industry and introdue new industrial trends in Sindh.

25.10.1904

Birth of Satramdas Kewalram Bhagwanani at Rohri. After partition, he left Sindh for Poona, India. He earned name and fame there as a writer. His publications are in Sindhi and in English as well.

1.1.1905

The Municipality at Mithi is abolished.

1905

The Holmested Hall is erected at Hyderabad to commemorate the services of Dr. Holmested, who was Civil Surgeon at Hyderabad from 1868 to 1884. The Hall consists of a large hall with verandahs all round and a balcony at one end.

1905

Partition of Bengal takes place. The govenment justifies its decision on administrative grounds but, people take it as the division of Province as well as of people on religious lines. Tilk emerges as the leader of the Anti – Partition Movement  and first time in the history of united India students are involved in the matter and large scale strikes are observed by them.

1905

Birth year of Bhuromal Chandiram Ramrakhiani, an eminent Journalist and Writer. Took part in the Freedom Movement.Wrote handsome number of Books on Biographies of Mahatma Gandhi,Madan Mohan Malvya, Nita Ji and Bhagat Kanwar Ram. After the partition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last on 15.4.1963.

17.4.1905

Birth of Hiralal Srichand Bharvani.He was educated at N.J.V.High School and D.J.Sindh College. He was appointed Professor of English in Sindh College, Hyderabad in 1925.He proceeded to England in 1927 and passed English Tripos (Hon) at Cambridge in 1930. He was elected President of Indian Majlis Cambridge.He was called to the Bar from society of Lincolns’ Inn and returned back and rejoined the Sindh College.

2.6.1905

Birth of Jhamatmal Khubchand Bhavnani at Hyderabad.Educated from Bombay University,Advocate and Professor of Sindhi and Writer. After Partition, he left for India and settled there in Bombay.

26.6.1905

Birth of Charandas Thakurdas Gurshani at Bhiria.Wrote Books on Biographies of Bhagat Vadhuram (1922), Kauromal Khilnani (1924),Saint Hariram (1950) etc.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in New Delhi.

5.7.1905

Birth of Nirmaldas Nevandram Bhatheja.Left Sindh after Partition for India and earned name and fame there as an Educationist and Writer.

1906

Birth year of Guli Sadarangani, born in Karachi. Earned name and fame in Literary field. Her important contribution is : “ Gora”( Novel, translation -1938) and “ Ithad”( N0vel-1941). After Partition migrated to India and settleg there in Bombay.

1906

Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani decides to open Sanitorium at Dharmpur. In May 1909, this well established and running smoothly Sanitorium was handed over to the local “ Consumptives Home Society “.

1906

Birt year of Seth Sukhdev Odhodas. He was born at Manjhoo. After passing 7th Standard, he joined business. In this connection he was associated with Karachi Port Trust and Indian Murchants’ Association. Took part in the Freedom Movement and earned imprisonment in 1930,1934 and 1942.He was eminent Congress leader and also remained as a member of the Central Legislative Assembly.

10.2.1906

Birth of Jethi daughter of Tulsidas Sipahimalani at Hyderabad. Educated at Kundanmal High School, Hyderabad and Indian High School, Karachi. For further studies joined D.J.S.College in 1925 and did B.A. She remained the Principal of “Daya Ashram”(1929), Secretary to  “Gandhi Hospital”; Municipal School Board Member; Municipal Councillor (1934); Member Lejislative Assembly (1937) and Dy. Speaker (1938). She was Freedom Fighter of his own right and earned imprisonment in 1930, 1932 and 1942. She remained Municipal Councillor,President of the “All –india Women Coference”,Sindh and the President of “ Balkan ji Bari”.She was the first ever Sindhi lady who became Dy. Speaker of the Sindh Legislative Assembly. Migratted to India after partition.

26.2.1906

Birth of Tirath Gobindram Sabhani at Larkano. Eminent writer and Author/Translator of so many Books such as “Achal Preem”( Novel-1936), “Badlo” ( Translation of Gujrati Novel-1941) and”Desh Bagat” ( Translated Novel-1945) etc. After Partition migrated to India and settled there in Bombay where founded and edited weekly “Hindvasi”.

1906 (March)

The Queen’s statue, which is by Sir Hamo Thorneycraft, R.A is unveiled by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in Karachi.

7.4.1906

Explosion in the magazine situated in Hyderabad Fort attributes to the spontaneous combustion of box of Cordite, which blows the end walls of the fort and damages the roof of the magazine.

15.5.1906

A box of the Cordite is exploded in the polygon building of the Hyderabad Fort, and sets it on fire. At 8.30 a terrific explosion shocks the town and the same time tons of bricks and stones are hurled in all direction, killing eight persons on spot and wounding a large number.

14.8.1906

Birth of Fathchand Sharma at Bahlani.He passed 4th Standard.Migrated to India after the partition and settled there in Calcutta.He earned name and fame as a poet, writer; singer and musician. His books were published there in India.

16.8.1906

Birth of Giyanchand Tekchand Parwani at Sinjhoro, District Nawabshah. After the partition, migrated to India and settled there in Ahmedabad. Was known as Giyan Rashi in literary circles. Earned name as a Short Story writer.

29.8.1906

Birth of Guli Ramchand Sadarangani at Hyderabad. She did Inter in Arts. Took active part in Freedom Movement, and also earned name and fame as a Fiction Writer. Her Novel “Ithad”, published in 1941 was appreciated by writers. After the partition, she migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

1.10.1906

Birth of Shewak Bhojraj at Larkano.Eminent Social and Political Worker. Formed “Balkan Ji Bari” in Sindh.His two Books: “Aasherwad” (Traslated Novel- 1935) and  “Dada Shyam”(1932) made him more famous. Left Sindh after Partition and settled in Bombay. He was Writer, Poet ; Actor; Freedom Fighter and Journalist of his own right.

1907

Birth year of Sant Khanoram Sachoram Chagh. He was born in Larkano and migrated to India after partition.

7.1.1907

Birth of Gokaldas Issardas Bhagia at Tharoshah .Migrated to India after the Partition and earned name and fame in Literary circles there.

18.2.1907

Birth of Chainchaldas Khialdas Ramchandani at Jagir, District Nawabshah. He was known as “Arya Spoot”in literary circles. He was Novelist and Journalist. He migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir after partition

13.3.1907

Birth of Gopal H. Lalwani at Hyderabad. He was educated at St. Patrick’s High School and D.J.Sindh College. His professional interests were varied-being a Share Broker, Insurance Agent and Hotel Proprietor. In spite of that, he devoted a great portion of his time to the social. Political and religious activities..

3.4.1907

Harchandrai Vishidas is unanimously elected new president of the” Sindh Hidu Sabha” in place of  Teckchand Udhavdas, who resigned owing to his  appointed Public Prosecutor. Important decisions are taken for replenishing the Capital Fund and to wait upon the Commissioner-in-Sindh to represent matters with special reference to law and order situation. The meeting is told by delegates from Ratodero and Naushero Feroz that there had been 12 dacoities in the course of a year or so.

16.7.1907

Harchandrai Vishindas ,president of the “Sindh  Hidu Sabha” sends the following telegram to  His Excellency the Viceroy:

“ Sindh Hidu Sabha respectfully urges its protest against the extravagant and unwarranted demands of Muhammadans regarding representation in Reformed Legislative Councils. Muhammadans assumption of suprrior political importance is unjustified. Other communities are in no way inferior either in intelligence, education or advancement to Muhammadans of India. Unequal representation demanded by Muhammadans is likely to cause deep resentment among other communities and nullify the beneficial effects of the Reform Scheme.”

11.11.1907

Birth of Lokram Dodeja at Shikarpur. After partition migrated to  India and settled there in Poona.

He earned name and fame for writing book on Shikarpur.

11.7.1908

“ Seva Sadan Sabha”is established in Bombay by Diwan Dayaram Gidumal Shahani. The aim is to provide social services, social protection and education ( General as well as Technical) to womenfolk, and also to produce trained lady social workers.After some time organisation’s branches were also opened in Surat, Poona and Ahmedabad.

20.11.1908

Birth of Kishinchand Naraidas Relvani at Hyderabad. Left Sindh after the Partition for India and settled there in Jaipur. Earned name and fame in Literary Circles there.

18.2.1909

Birth of Chanchaldas Ramchandani later on known as Arya Shevak. He was born at Kanya Kalhora,District Nawabshah. Politically he was associated with Congress and took part in the Freedom Movement. He wrote and published so many Books, such as : “Bhakti Darpan”(Biography-1936), “Rashtra pati” ( Biography-1944), “Vir Darshan”(Novel-1945),”Birahamacharya” (1936), “Babu Ja Khat”(1942) and “ Youg Aasin”(1939). After Partition ,he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

17.4.1909

Birth of Deepchand Tilokchand at Kania Kalhora of the District Nawabshah. He, after passing Sindhi Committee Examination ( Sindhi Final) in 1924 got appointment as a teacher but, left the job not finding it suitable for the cause of  freedom. He became publisher and also joined Journalism. He edited “ Karam Veer”, “Nau Bharat”; “Shakti”; “ Mata”; “Nari Sansar”; and “ Nawabshah Gazette”. .His Books are important cotribution towards Arya Smaj Literature. Some of his books are” “Arya Deviyoon”(1934), “Nari Rahbar”(1935), “Swami Ramatirtha”(1939) and “Gandhi Vichar”(1946). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

1.6.1909

Civil Hospital is opened at Larkano.

15.7.1909

Following Telegram is sent to the Viceroy by Harchandrai Vishindas, the President of the Sindh Hindu Sabha:

“ Sindh Hidu Sabha respectfully urges its protest against the extravagant anwarranted demands of Muhammadans regarding representation in reformed Legislative Councils. Muhammadans assumption of superior po;itical importance is unjustified. Other Communities are in no way inferior either in intelligence, education or advancement to Muhammadans of India. Unequal representation demanded by Muhammadans is likely to cause deep resentment among other Communities and nullify the benefical effects of the Reforms Scheme.”

18.7.1909

Mr. Tarachand Shukiram Advani is assigned duty to revise the new series of Sindhi Readers

19.7.1909

A conference of educational officers is held in the N.J.V.High School, Karachi, to revise the curriculum of Anglo-Vernacular Schools and to disuss other matters. Mr. Wright, Educational Inspector in Sindh presides.Besides the Dy. Educational Inspector,Karachi, with his two Assistants there are present the Head Masters of Anglo-Vernacular Schools in Karachi District and heads of the N.H.Academy and Nava Vidyala of Hyderabad.

1.8.1909

Birth of Gobindram Satramrai Raisinghani at Shahdadkot. After the partition, left for India and settled there in Indore. He earned name and fame there as a poet, dramatist and short story writer.He is known as Gobindram “Sail”.

4.8.1909

Under the auspices of “D.J.Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, Professor H.P.Farrell delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Schools and Colleges of England”. The gathering consists of teachers and taught of the college.

5.8.1909

Shri Swami Hansaswaroopji Mahraj, the well-known Hindi orator and preacher delivers his first lectrue in Hindhi on HINDU RELIGION at the “Santan Dharama Sabha”, situated on lidbitter Road, Garden Quarters Karachi.

10.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J,Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, M.de.P.Webb delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Importance of Excursion in education”. It was attended by majority of teachers and taught of the college.

14.7.1909

“Brahma Samaj Mandir” Karachi, celebrates Sadhu Hirannand Memorial Day at Khalikdina Hall. Seth Harchandrai presides over the function. Prof.S.C.Shahani and prof.T.L waswani amongst speakers.

7.8.1909

Karpur Srinvas Rao deliver his lecture on the topic of “Vedanta”. The programme was organised by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

8.8.1909

P.Vaswani delivers his lecure oin the topic of “Discourses on the Religion of renunciation” in the programme arranged by “Brahma Mandir Karachi.”

14.8.1909

Prof.T.L.Vaswani speaks on the topic of “Gita” in the lecture programme arranged by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

17.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J.Sindh College Literary and Debating Society”, T.L.Wasvani delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Sadhu Hiranand – A mission and vision”. It is attended by teachers and taught of the college.

31.8.1909

Under the auspices of the “ D.J.Sindh Literary and Debating Society”, Professor F. Lud Low delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Diseases, those are disastrous for a Nation”. It is largerly attended by teachers and taught of the college.

2.9.1909

Swami Pesoram Hemandas is born in Larkano. He was an outstanding spiritual leader and migrated to India after independence of United India he breathed his last in 1964.

3.7.1909

Following Representation is submitted to The Governor of Bombay in-Council by Harchandrai Vishindas, President of the Sindh Hindu Sabha:

“ MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY,-- on behalf of Sindh Hindu Sabha I beg to lay the following for your Excellency ‘s consideration.

The public of Sindh have viewed with concern a rule among those recently promulgated by the court of the Judicial Commissioner of Sindh with the sanction of your Excellency ‘s Government, where by those who pass the Sindh Court’s Pleaders’ examination, the standered of which has been raised, the old District Pleaders’ examination having been abolished and those who pass the LL.B of the University are to be granted, instead of the former permanent Sanad, only a temporary Certificate, renewable every year for five consecutive years.

Hither to the public have looked up to legal practitioners, not only as members of an honourable profession, but also as men conspicuous for their independence of thought and action, men who have been always in the vanguard of all movements for the moral and material progress of the country, all reform, political, social, or industrial being due to their advocacy, initiative and example. Indeed, the members of this profession in every country where it exists, have proved to be the backbone of the nation.

The rule in question, therefore, as keeping suspending over their heads the menace of the refusal of the re-grant of their Sanads at the eve of every year, for a term of five years, in the event of their incurring the displeasure of the Judiciary, real or imaginary, will have the inevitable effect of laying an embargo on their independence, breeding them habit of cringing and serviaity, weaking their moral fibre and acting as a set-back to their character.

The Sabha is not aware of anyting in the annals of the past which could have constituted the ruison d’etre of this innovation. If the object of the rule is to operate as a deterrent upon the deviation of pleaders from the right rule of conduct in the practicw of their profession, or in the discharge of their duties of citizenship, that object would be adequately served by the law already in existence invesing courts with disciplinary jurisdiction over pleaders who are liable to have their Sanads permanently withdrawn or suspended for a term according to the gavity of the offence.

The rule in question, in the opinion of Sabha, will serve no other purpose than that of lowering the status of pleaders, bringing their profession to contempt in the eyes of public, handicapping them in the independent and free performance of their duties to clients and limiting the scope of their general usefulness for which they have been hitherto distinguished.

On behalf of the Sabha, I therefore, pray that this rule be abrogated”.

I beg to subscribe myself. Most obedient servant. Harchadrai Vishindas, President Sindh Hindu Sabha.

7.9.1909

Birth of Terath Verhomal Sodho Vasant at Khairpur. Eminent Writer and Student leader. Some of his important Books are: “Chingoon”(1940), “Jawahar Jivni”(1941) and “Chitra”(Translation of the Novel of Tagore-1944). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmer.

9.9.1909

Birth of Beldev Tarachand Gajra at Shikarpur.Eminent Journalist and Poet.Took part in Freedom Movement. Left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in Bombay.His outstanging books are: “Gumnam Sada”(1953), “Phool Ain Tarana”(1959) and “Shair Ain Shairi”(1959).

20.9.1909

Prof.T.L.Vaswani delivers his lecture on the topic of “The prefect sage” in the lecture programme arranged by Brahma Mandir, Karachi.

22.11.1909

The Viceroy is attacked on 14.11.1909 in Ahmedabad. The President of Sindh Hindu Sabha, sends the telegram to the Private Secretary to the Viceroy. The text of the Telegram is as under:

“ President, Sindh Hindu Sabha, congratulates and rejoices at the escape of His Excellency the Viceroy from the foul attempt on his life”.

20.12.1909

Chandar Asandas Dani is born at Tharoshah. He was an outstanding and great singer,poet; musician and actor of his times.He migrated to India after partition.

16.1.1910

Birth of Hundraj Lilaram Manik “Dukhayal”. He was born at Larkano. He was Singer,Poet and Freedom Fighter.His publications are of literary, religious and political value. After the partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Adipur.

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9.6.1910

Prof.T.LVaswani leaves for Barlin, to participate in “Wolrd congress of the Free Christainity & Relogious progress”

25.10.1910

Birth of Kishinchand Topanlal Jetle at Hyderabad. After the partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Poona. Research Scholar of his own right and author of so many books.(Note: his birth of date has also been recorded as 21.7.1910)

8.10.1910

Birth of Swami Preemdas Gajomal Nathani. After the partition, he migrated to India and breathed his last there on 8.12.1968. He was religious and spritual leader.

1911

Birth year of K.N.Vaswani.Born at Hyderabad and left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in New Delhi.Author of more than 29 Books. Some of his important publications are: “Geet Mala”(Translation of the poetry of Tegore-1942) and “ Glimpses of Ancient Glory” (1939).

10.1.1911

Birth of Manu Tolaram Gidvani at Bubak.Eminent Journalist and Author.His important contribution is : “Sindhi Kafiyoon”( Compilation-1925) and ”Vanko Vanhwar”(1925). After the Partition, he migrated to India.

10/2/1911

Kalyan Bhulchand Advani takes birth at Hyderabad. Later on he earned name & fame as a teacher, writer and critic. After 1947 he migrated to India.His important publication are: “Shakuntala”(1946), “Shah”(1951). “Sami” (1953), “Sachal”(1954) and “Shah Jo Risalo”(1958)

30.7.1911

Birth of Parsram Hiranand Sachandani at Tando Adam. Later on known as Parsram “Zia”.Eminent poet and Author of “ Tasvir-e-Ehsas”(1943).Left Sindh after Partition and settled in Kalyan, India.

20.11.1911

Birth of Ram Partabrai Panjwani. He was born at Larkano.Eminent figure in our Cultural and Literary History of our times.Author of more than 15 Books. His important literary contribution is :”Qedi”( Novel-1943), “Adabi Ghuncho”( compilation of Articles-1946), “ Zindagi Ya Mout”(1952), “Purab Joti”( Drama-1945), “Sukh Ji Soughat”(compilation of Poetry-1859) and “Dost Keen Kajan”(1955). After the Partition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

2/2/1912

Public meeting presided over by Seth Harchandrai records the perfound gratification universally awakened by the recent Royal visit to India. Dr Dhalla, Mr. Nicholas, H.P.Farrell, E. Raymond, Bernard Temple. T.L. Vaswani, Lokomal Chelaram, Gidomal Lekhraj and other amongst participants.

23/2/1912

“The Arya Young Men’s Association”, Karachi arranged religious debate on the topic of “The evils of flesh eating”.

21.4.1912

The religious debate on “Cremation, or burial of the dead” which had been going on in the “Arya young men’s Association” between some Mohammadan & Chrsitian gentlemen for some weeks come to a close.

27.4.1912

Ram Sewaklal opens the discussion on the subject “The Eternity of the Soul and of Matter” arranged and organized by “Arya young Men’s Association, Karachi.”

7.6.1912

Mr. young Hasband, Commissioner Sindh, innagurates “Tahilam Khemchand Dharamshala” in Karachi.Tahiram Khemchand entered Municipality in 1887, and became its president in 1896. He breathed his last at the age of 42. Dharamshala named after him was some sort of homage to be paid to the late for his services rendered by him for the Society. Dharamshala sitatued at Harris Road costed 35 thousand Rupees and building was desigen by Mea Sham lee.

27/6/1912

Mr Tarachand delivers his lecture on the topic of “The Messege of Dayanand”, the lecture program arranged by “The Arya Young men’s Association”, Karachi.

19.4.1913

Birth of Jagat Assudomal Advani at Hyderabad.Eminent Writer, Publisher and Editor, published more than 40 books. As a Novelist his importantat Novels are: “Akhreen Safar”(1939), “Akhreen Iltaja”(1940), “Zindagi”(1940) and “Devta”(1950). After the Partition, he migrated to india.

22/10/1913

Harumal Issardas Sadarangani takes birth at Shahdadpur. Later on became scholar, poet & writer. In 1947 he left for Delhi.

25.12.1913

The All-India Theistic Conference starts at Karachi, Dr.J.T.Sunderland presides. Welcome address by Dewan Tarachand. T.L.Vaswani’s innagural speech very impressive. Dr.N.R.Sarkar, K.K.Mitter, V.R.Shindle (General Secretary of the conference), Lalit Mohan Das, Sir Narayan Chandavar kar, Raman Bhai Manipatram, Dr.B.S.Ghosh & Lala Kirshan amongst participant. The conference to continue for more three days.

26/12/1913

Karachi hosts 28thh Annual Session of All-India Congress Committee. Details available on Gul Hayat website.( www.gulhayat.com)

8.1.1914

Brahmo Mandir observes Death Anniversary of keshub Chandra Seen.

22.2.1914

“Bandhu Mandal, Karachi, celebrates its 4th Anniversary under chairmanship of Seth Jasraj Valji. Mohanji M.Varma, Dr.K.B.Patel & Ramji Manji Vadera amongst speakers.

8.3.1914

The Sindh Graduates Association,Shikarpur arranges weekly lecture.

27.3,1914

A.C.Wild presides over the lecture programme arranged by “Aas Ji Toli”of Nau Vidyal, Hyderabad.Major Sproots delivers his lecture on the topic of “Alcohol”.

7/5/1914

The “Karachi citizens Association” in its Annual General meeting elects Office-bearers as under:

Harchandri Vishindas (President), G.G .Chagla and Jamshed N.R.Mehta (V.Ps), Durgdas B.Advani & Assanmal B.Advani Secretaries.

Managing Committee: Lokomal Chelaram, Motilal, Framroz E.Panthakey, Chapsi, Wadhoomal Udhram, Abdul Rahman, Deepchand Chandumal & Tikamdas.

20.5.1914

Birth of Wadhumal Kimatrai Jotwani at Rohri.Later on known as Wadhumal “Be-Chain”.Author of a few Books such as “Prem-Ji-Pyas”( Drama 1932) and “Andar-Ja-Umang”(1934). After Partition he left Sindh and settled in New Delhi.

15.6.1914

Shriamn Mahatma Munshiramji, Governor of the Guru Kula Kangri, Hardwar delivers his lecture on the topic of “Our Education l needs” at

Khalikdina Hall on the invitation of Karachi Arya Smaj. Yesterday topic of his lecture was “What is the Arya Smaj”

18/7/1914

“Shri Birah Khashtri Shayat Mandli” takes birth in Karachi. Seth Naraindas Vairam Chatpar, Dr. Narsidas Pitambardas Sodha, Jamnadas Vilabhdas Sadani, Rochiram Gangaram Sadani, Manikal Maghomal Jethmilani and Pahlajrai Haromul are the founder members.

18/2/1915

Gobind Singh Mansukhani takes birth at Hyderabad. He left for Delhi after 1947. Did M.A, L.L.B & Ph.D and earned name & fame as educationist & writer.

23.1.1916

Bhaghat Narumal of Manjhad gives a discourse on “Shewa” at “Prem Mandli” Office, situated in the Faiz Hussaini Building at Bunder road, Karachi.

9/2/1916

In well attended gathering organized by the “young Amil’s Association,” Karachi, Pandit Jewanlal delivers Lecturer on the topic of “Social drawbacks of Hindhs”. Hotchand Chandanmal, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Mohan Lal, Dulatram Rewachand, Dargdas B.Advani & Dr.D.G.Advani amongst participants.

17/2/1916

In the gathering arranged by the “Young Amils’ Association, Karachi, Rewachand Vassanmal delivers lecture on the topic of “What should our Pandat do.”

24/2/1916

Advocate Khemchand Gopaldas delivers lecture on the topic of the “wanted a leader.” The gathering was organized by the “young Amil’s Association,”Karachi.

2/3/1916

Eminent Writer & Teacher Pahlajrai Lilaram Vaswani delivers his lecture on the topic of “Practical ways and means to improve ourselves.” The “Young Amils’ Association,” Karachi organizes the function.

5/3/1916

“Karachi Social service league” celebrates its first Anniversary in Karachi. Amongst participants: Prof.Shahani (Patron of the League), Jethmal Parsram, Wadhumal, Lalchand Amardinomal, Seth Gidumal Fatihchand, Shamdas Gidwani (secretary), Bheromal lekhraj, Dr.Khoobchand, Dr.Doulatram, Advani,Dewan Wasanmal, Nirbhdas Durgdas, Bheromal & Maharchand Advanbi, Partabsing Shahani, H.Mevaram,Esardas Paromal & Toormal etc.

19/3/1916

“Karachi Social service League” arranges to stage drama for the benefit of children studying in Municipal Schools of Karachi.

25.3.1916

Birth of Jethanand Bhawandas Lalvani at Hyderabad. Eminent Publisher,Writer and Editor. After the Partition, left for India and settled in Bombay.Some of his Books are: “Rajput Shan”(1942), “ Jai Hind”(1945) and “Qoumi Kahanyoon”(1946).

27/3/1916

“The Karachi citizen’s Association” lauds valuable services rendered by Lord Harding for the India & British subject.Harchandrai Vishidas presides over the meeting held in to Khalikdina Hall,Karachi.R.B.Alumal Tikamdas, K.B.Nusserwanjee,R.Mehta,Jamshed N.R Mehta, Gidumal Lekhraj, Framroz E.Panthakey, Durgdas B.Advni, Lokumal Chelaram, D.D.Dhalla and Others amongst speakers.

16.4.1916

The Karachi Sindh Graduates Association meets to fix the Aims and Objects of the Association and pass Rules and Bye-Laws.

4/5/1916

In the function organized by the “young Amils’ Association” Karachi, Dr.Batra delivers his lecture on the topic of the “First Aid to ourselves”

19/5/1916

“The young Amils’ Association” organizes lecturer programme. Achalsingh Advani delivers lecture on the topic of “Deti Leti & Amil Marriage”. Vazirmal, Registrar of the Judicial Commissioner chairs the gathering.

31/5/1916

Swami Deyanand delivers lecture on the topic of the “Yoga practice”. The “young Amils’ Associaion,” Karachi earns good name for arranging such type of lectures.

5/6/1916

In the meeting of,The“Karachi Citizen’s Associatation, decision is taken to start “Gokhale Memorial Fund.”

10/6/1916

The “Karachi citizen’s Association” arranges series of lectures on the topic of the “Autonomy of Sindh” in first lecture today the speakers favored the autonomy of Sindh on administrative and economic grounds.

14/6/1916

“The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, elects its office-bearers for the year 1916 as under:

Managing committee: Durgdas B.Advani, Hotchand Chandumal, Khanchand Parmanand, Chandiram Manikraj, Bulchand Khemchand, Gobindram Dharamdas, Shamdas Partbrai, Khanchand Gopaldas & Rweachand Vassanmal.

Tahilram Khanchand (Captain Cricket team)

Tulsidas Hashmatrai (Captain Cricket team)

Assadomal Hukumatrai (Sec: Tennis)

18/6/1916

Haromal Premchand Sharma, Editor of the “Sansar Chakkjar,” delivers lecture on the topic of “Hindu Religion.” “The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, organizes the function.

21.6.1916

Swami Devananda deliver his first lecture to be followed by series of lectures arranged by “Hindu Shewak Mandal” of karachi

29/6/1916

Shewasing H.Ajwani of sukkur delivers his lecture on the topic of “Education we need”. “The yound Amils’ Association,” Karachi, provides platform.

1.7.1916

“Hindu Shewak Mandal” of Karachi celebrates its 1st anniversary at Khalikdnio Hall Karachi.

12/10/1916

In the meeting arranged by the “The yound Amils’ Association,” Karachi, Dr.Dhalla delivers his lecture on the topic of the “Nationalism.”

14.11.1916

“Arya Samaj” Karachi, elects its office bearer as under:

Dayaram Hemraj (President), Rewachand Bhugtanai (V.President), Chandra Bhanu Shewak (Hon.Secratary), keshavdes Verma (joint secretary), Ram shewaklal Gupta (library incharge),Maoji Master (Treasurer). Managing Committee: Nathoram, lakshmandas, Mahadev & Dialji.

28/11/1916

Deumal Rijhumal delivers lecture on the topic of “Improvements in marriage customs.” It was arranged by “The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi,

2/12/1916

“D.J.S College Literacy & Debating Society”, Karachi, organizes the lecture of E.M.Pratt, Judicial Commissioner on the topic of “The Ethics of War”.

3.12.16

Karachi Sindh Graduates Association initiate weekly lecture programe .Prof.Shahani  delivers lecture on the Getanjali of Tagore and on second day Prof.Dhopeshwarkar gave lecture on the topic of “Time and Free will”.It is to be noted that the Association arranged lecture programme on every Tuesday for years.

7/12/1916

“The young Amils’ Association,” Karachi, arranges debate on the topic of “Pardah,” with Khemchand Gopaldas,Advocate as its principal speaker.

9/12/1916

Dr. J. Fitzgerald delivers his lecture on the topic of “Young India” in the lecture Program organised by the D.J.S College Literacy & Debating society, Karachi.

15/12/1916

Hyderabad District Congress Committee demands for separate Provincial Congress Committee for Sindh and avoids to be part of Bombay Congress Committee.

16/12/1916

Rev. Father Broswin gives lecture on the topic of “The Nature of Beauty”, organized by the D.J,S College Literacy and Debating society.

31.12.1916

“Prem Mandli,” Karachi celebrates its 2nd Anniversary.

2/3/1917

The Karachi Congress Committee by its resolution passed, thanks Mr Justice A.Rahim for his “Minority Report” and urges Government to discontinue indentured Labour immediately.

3/3/1917

“Navalrai Balak Vidyala Brahmo Samaj,”karachi, organizes function with Seth Harchandrai Vishindas as the Chief Guest.

8.3.1917

Metharam Sajarsing performs opening ceremony of the library being opened by “Sat Sari Dharamdas Shewa Mandal,” Rohri. Its is to be noted that Hasanand Sundredas B.A established this Mandal with aims & objects to stat Sanskrit classes,create religious awareness and render social servies.

9.3.1917

A.Jeejee bhoy delivers lecture on the topic of the COMMERCE AND ITS CULTIVATION, in a lecture programme arranged by the Karachi Citizens Association, in its premsis.

11.3.1917

4th Sindh Provicial Conference starts at Shikarpur. Details available on Gul Hayat website.

17.3.1917

Rewachand Wasanmal, Advocate delivers his lecture on the topic of ANIMAL ECONOMICS. The Young Amils Association, Karachi, organises the lecture gathering.

21.3.1917

The Sindh Graduates Association, Karachi provides platform to R.D.Kamarkar to deliver his lecture on the topic of “Indian Astronomy”.

25.3.1917

“Arya smaj” Karachi provides platform to Tarachand Gajra for deiverin his lecture on the topic of “What should one do for the samaj”.

31.5.1917

Mr.Gurbaxani delivers his lecture on the topic of OUR COMMUNITY, it was arranged by The Young Amils Association, Karachi.

17.5.1917

Miss K.Vealle speaks on the topic of the THEOSOPHY AND HINDUISM, in a gathering arranged by The Young Amils Association, Karachi.

28/5/1917

In its meeting held at Hyderabad, D.J.S College Amature Dramatic Society elects Rejhumal H.B Advani And Prof. T.K. Shahani from amongst ex-students and Mangharam U.Malkani, Mirchandani, and Advani from amongst sitting students as office bearers.Society also decides to stage “Feroz Dil Afroz” drama at Karachi and Hyderabad.

28.5.1917

The Citizens Association of Hyderabad elects G.M.Bhugri (President),Mukhi Jethanand (Vice President),Gopaldas Jhamatmal ( Hon.Secretary),Sarnanand (Joint Secretary) and Dharamdas Belaram ( Treasurer) as Office-Bearers for next year.

2.6.1917

“Citien’s Association Hyderabad”, celebrates its second Anniversary at Homestead Hall, with Harchandrai Vishindas as president of the occasion. Karamchand Gurmukhdas, Gopaldas jamtmal, jethmal Parsram and Santdas Manghram amongst speakers.

11.6.1917

The Karachi Citizens Association elects Harchandrai Vishindas (President),Wadhomal Odharam (Vice President), Mir Ayoob (Vice President),Durgdas B, Advani (Hon.Secretary), R.K.Sidhva (Hon.Secretary), Dr.D.G.Advani (Public Health Incharge),Jeramdas Doulatram (Education Incharge),Jamshed Mehta ( Member Managing Committee), Achaldas M. Advani (Member Managing Committee),Abdul Rehman, V.A.Aiyar, Tekamdas Wadhomal, G.G.Chagla, Framroze, Lokomal Chelaram, Motilal and Dr.Popat Lal ( All Members of Managing Committee) as Office-Bearers for next year.

14.8.1917

Dr.Chithram Gidwani gives account ofthe Shikarpur Conference at New High School on the request of The Karachi Prem Mandli.

15.8.1917

The Dy.Superintendet Police serves Notices upon Mr. Jamshed N.R.Mehta ( President Local Branch of Home Rule League), Marriwalla (Secretary of the Propagandist Committee) and Ayer (Secretary of the League) prohibiting a procession arranged by them to prade the City (Karachi) prior to the Party Meeting.

3/11/1917

Special Sindh Provincial Conference held in Hyderabad. It was presided over by Harchandrai Vishiandas while Mr. G.M Bhurgiri was the chairman of the Reception Committee.Details about the Conference are uploaded on the Gul Hayat Website.

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28/5/1917

The citizens Association, Hyderabad elects office bearers: Honourable Bhurgiri (as President), Mukhi Jethanand (U.P), Gopaldas Jhamatmal (H.Sec), Sarnand (J.Sec & Dharmdas Belaram (Treasure)

7.5.1918

Home Rule League,The District Congress Committee and The Karachi Citizens Association joimtly protest against the cancellation of Passport to the Home Rule League Deputation proceeding to England.

1.10.1918

Home Rule Leaguers celebrate Birthday of Anni Besant with Jeramdas Doulatram in chair.Shri Kirshadas Lula, R.K.Sidhva, Chairai Virbhdas speak on occasion eulogising the Head of Home Rule League.

17.10.1918

The Karachi Home Rule League protests against the decision of the Government of India not to allow a Congress-League Deputation to proceed to England.

20.10.1918

The Home Rule Leaguge celebarates the 51th Birthday Anniversary of Mr.Gandhi in a befitting manner.The Public Meeting held at Khalikdino Hall Karachi.

14/12/1918

District Congress Committee of Hyderabad passed resolution to protest against nomination of a large proportion on city Municipality.

8/3/1919

Strike in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shikarpur and other cities against “Rowlatt Bill”.

11/3/1917

4th Sindh Provicial Conference in Shikarpur.Details available on the Gul Hayat Website.

30/3/1919

Sindh observes complete Hartal to protest against “Rowlaat Bill”. Precession, meetings and gatherings in big cities.

6/4/1919

Under the auspices of the District Congress Commitee of Sukkur, a public meeting is held to educate public opinion on political subjects with special reference to Rowlatt Bill.

13/04/1919

Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy occures in Punjab. Details are uploaded on the Gul Hayat website.

18/04/1919

6th Sindh Provincial Conference starts at Jacobabad, details available on the website of Gul Hayat Institute.

21/4/1919

Large scale searches of offices & houses of political leaders and their arrests starts in Sindh. Jethmal Parsram, H.D Mariwalla, Narisinglal, Mukhi Jethanand, Dr. Choitram, Shaikh Abdul Majeed and Durgdas arrested.

4.8.1919

Birth of Lekhraj Jethanand Tulsanney at Derbelo.Writer and Author of Books. Left Sindh for India after the Partition and settled there in Thana, Bombay. “Nitam”(1943), “Manjri Kolhin”(1946) and “Silent Tears”(1956) are some of his books.

24.10.1919

Bhatia Mitra Mandal,Rohri, stages drama NARSIA BHAGAT.

31/10/1919

For encouraging local-made items and articles and giving boost to Home economy and imparting love for country Sindh establishes “Sawadeshi Saba” with branches in big cities.

3/11/1919

Dr. Choithram speaks on the present political conditions of the Bharat Varsh and Indians in Punjab, South Africa & Fiji in public meeting held under the auspices of the District congress Committee of Sukkur.

5.11.1919

Birth of Arjundas Detaram Nathani at Sajoda of Nawabshah. Later on known as Arjun Sikayal.His important publications are: “Tandi Adam Jo Ithas”(1946), “Anarkali”(1953) and “Sindh Jo Khoon”(1958).After the Oartition, he migrated to India and settled there in Andhra Pardesh.

17.11.1919

Home Rule League of Hyderabad request Government to remove restrictions on Messrs Bipin Chandrapal and B.G.Tilak from visiting Punjab, and allow Lala Lajpatrai and Harriman to return to India. The meeting held at Hyderabad (Holmstead Hall ) with Hiranand Santokram in chair.

4.1.1920

Khilafat Conference starts in Hyderabad,a big political Move after killings in Punjab.Hindus and Muslim equqlly determined to show public strength to the Government.

17/1/1920

The meeting of the Council of the Sindh Provincial Congress Committee deplores at length the tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh and decides for organizing “All Sindh Fund” for memorial purpose.

26.2.1920

The Sanatan Amature Dramatic Society of Old Sukkur stages drama at Railway Institute. (earning of two nights Rs 1150 handed over to The Narsamal Ryatmal Club as Aid)

26/4/1920

In connection with his programme of visit in Sindh, Gandhi arrives in Karachi.

10.6.1920

Birth of Tirath Rochiram Hingorani at Karachi. Also known as Pritam in Literary circles.Contributed towards Sindhi Literature by virtue of translating Bengali Literature.After the Partition, he migrated y

To India and settled there in Poona.Some of his translated publications are: “Sandamini”(1954), “Bhar-bhang”(1955),”Smaj”(1956) and “ Shikast”(1957).

15.6.1920

The Citizen s Association, Shikarpur elects Dewan Vishindas S.Jethmilani (President),Seth Ghonshamdas Naraindas Rajpal (Chairman Managing Committee), Balwantsing Lokaram (Secretary) and Ramchand H.A (Joint Secretary) as Office Bearers for the next year.

30/7/1920

The Hyderabad District Congress Committee decides by 17 votes to 10 to recommend the principle of Non-Cooperation to the Special Indian National Congress.

1/8/1920

Congress Committee and Khilafat Committee launche Non-co-operation Movement against the Governemnt.

28/8/1920

Special Sindh Provincial Conference held in Hyderabad. Details available on Gul Hayat’s Website.

9.10,1920

V.Paradhan, Secretary School Board, Karachi, delivers lecture on the topic of “The Trend of Human Civilization”. The Young Amil”s Association provides platform.

4.11.1920

Prof. M.R.Shirazi delivers his lecture on the topic of “The Bahai Movement” on the invitation of the “Prem Mandli”of Karachi.

15.11.1920

Birth of Dayanand Keshavdas Mansharamani at Rohri. Also known  as D.K.Mansharamani.Eminent Educationist and Writer.Translated “Baghi”( Poems from Nazar Islam-1944) and also other books. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Ahmedabad.

7.12.1920

The Social Service League in its meeting resolves to send Telegran to the Governor of Bombay Presidency to request him to re-revise the Pay Scales of Lower Employees .The League also demands Karachi Allowance and Rent Allowance for Emplpyees. Hardaram Mevaram chairs the Meeting.

1.1.1921

Birth of Jiwatram Giyanchand Lalwani “Tarang” at Tirath Laki, Dadu. After the Partition migrated to India and settled there in Ahmedabad. Earned name and fame as Writer there.

15/7/1921

Karachi Congress Committee appeals to Sindh Merchants not to import any further Foreign- made cloth.

16.7.1920

The Hederabad Distric Congress Committee invites applications for Scholaships (Rs 15 each) from Students of the District desiring to join Aligarah University and Gujrat Vidya Path.

5.8.1921

Gobind Malhi takes birth at Tharushah. later on became known writer. After 1947 left Sindh for Bombay. Contributed more that 19 books.

2/9/1921

Vishno Sharma,Editor of “Hindu” earns arrest under I.P.C.124 on account of contibuting editorial against the Government.

2.9.1921

Birth of Totaram Jethanand Valecha at Ratodero. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Adipur, Kutch. Earned name and fame as a Journalist there.

3.1.1922

Birth of Kirat Choithram Babani at Nawabshah. Left Sindh after Partition and settled there in Bombay.Earned name and fame as Progressive writer there.His important publications are: “Hoo-a”( Short Stories-1956),”Malva”( Translated Novel of Gorki-1945) and “Cooli”( Translation of the Novel of M.Raj Anand-1955)

12/2/1922

The Non Cooperation Movement launched by the Congress and Khilafat Committee against the Government ends.

27.2.1922

In the Meeting of the Managing Committee of the “Karachi Social Service League”, the decision is taken to send following Resolution to Various Educational Institutions:

“ Sindhi Language be recognised as a Second Language for B.A and M.A Degree Examinations in the same way as Gujrati, Marathi and Kanares have been given status”.

16/3/1922

Sindhi Press inspite of clear cut Directives of the Govt, published an Appeal not receive and say Wel Come to the Prince of Wales.

17/03/1922

Prince of Wales arrives at Karachi. Complete Hartal by political parties and their workers.

18.5.1922

Sindh observes Gandhi Arrest Day

10.7.1922

In its meeting “The Sindhu Sanskrit Uttejak Mandal”of Karachi, the decision is taken to open Library and Reading Room so as to promote the interest for Sanskirt.

25.7.1922

Birth of Narayan Gokaldas Nagwani, later on known as Narayan Shyam at Khahi Qasim of the District Nawabshah.After the Partition migrated to India and settled there in Delhi.Earned name and fame as an outstanding poet of our times.

7.8.1922

In its meeting “The Hindu Town Peoples” Association” takes decision to open Library and Reading Room and offers thanks to Seth Gidumal Fatihchand and Seth Chelaram for their financial support for this purpose.

5.9.1922

The Karachi Social Service League publishes its Annual Report.It has been claimed that during last year The League awarded prizes to girls for promoting their education.The League also published Tractic on Education and Social Problems of women-folk, helped Refugees coming from Makran to Karachi due to femine, helped Malir Flood Affectees.

15.9.1922

On the eve of 10th Anniversar,”The Prem Mandli”, Karachi, published its Annual Progress Report. The out standing services of the Mandli during last year remained as under:

1.      Free Reading Room & library was established,

2.      Started Health Caring Circulating Library consisting of books on Health and Physical Culture

3.      Lectures arranged by its Debating Society on impotant topics.

4.      Sacred days were celebrated

5.      Night School was established for untouchables

6.      Dramas were stages on the eve of anniversaries

7.      Weekly “The young Builders”was founded

16.9.1922

On the eve of 36th Anniversary, the “Arya Samaj” Karachi, presents its Annual Report. The organization maintains: “Putri Patshala” (Girls School) at the cost of Rs 100/= per month. 80 girls were enrolled and they got Free education, DAV.School with monthly cost of Rs 200/= responsioble for catering 75 students & Gujrati school with Rs 100/= per month responsible for educationg 75 boys students were opened.

18/9/1922

Sindh Congress launches movement for collection of “Tilik Sawraj Fund”. The task to continue for fifteen days.

19.1.1923

Birth of Sugan Ahuja at Sukkur.Migrated to India after the Partition. Earned name and fame as Story writer. His Book “Aish Ji Kimat”was published in 1952.

8/2/1923

Dr. G.T Wrench in his lecture delivered in D.J Sindh college advises Women-folk not to take part in politics.

13/2/1923

Hari Himtahni takes birth at Moro. Later on he earned name & fame in the field of the literature. After 1947 he migrated to India and settled there in Ajmir.

20.2.1923

In the Lecture Programme organised by Karachi Home Rule League presided over by Jamshed N.R.Mehta, Jethmal Parsram highlights the prevailing political situation.

22.2.1923

Birth of Biharilal Hariram Chhabria at Shikarpur.Eminent Writer and Publisher. Authour of more than 25 Books. Some of them are: “Chhati” (Sketches-1948),”Hin Jo Put”(Stories-1948), “Sindhi Kahanyoon”(Compilation of Stories-1947) and “Aj Ja Adeeb”(Biographies-1957). After the Paetition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

28.2.1923

The Home Rule of Hyderabad elects Office-bearers for the next year as under:

Jethmal Pasram ( President) and Bulchand Kodomal ( Secretary). The Managing Committee consisting of Santdas Mangatrai,Hiranand Santokram and Kewalram Deyaram.

27/3/1923

On the joint call of the Khilafat Committee & Congress Committee, Sindh records it protest and observe Hartal as to show resentment on Government policy regarding Kenya Colony.

20.8.1923

Conducting of classes by Lalchand Amardinomal jagtiani in night school run by “Prem Mandli”, karachi started. The purpose of classes is to highlight the life & achievements of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.It is first Lecture day today.

2/12/1923

Lala Lajpatrai arrives in Karachi. Karachi Municipal Corporation presents Welcome Address on behalf of citizens of Karachi.

16.12.1923

Birth of Utam at Hyderabad. Eminent Progressive Writer and Author of handsome number of Books such as “Frontier Gandhi”(Biography of Khan Ghaffar-1945), “Vijai Laxmi”(1946) and “Bela”( Translation of Hindi Novel-1957). After the Patition, he migrated to India and settled there in Bombay.

11.1.1924

Birth of Hotchand Sunderdas Batria at Sukkur. Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Agra. By profession Advocate, have contributed in English. In 1945 his Book “Powers of Police and Magistracy in India”was oublished there.

12.2.1924

Ignoring vigorious opposition, Non-Muslim Community of Sukkur opt for fomation of The Sindh Ladies Association.

24.3.1924

The National Baby Week being celebrated in Karachi. Exahibitionh and lecture programmes at various places on various dates.R.K.Sindhva to co-ordionate. Details of programmes are as under:

1.      Lyari                       24.3.1924

2.      Old Town             26.3.1924

3.      Sadar                     30.3.1924

Kiamari                1.4.1924 6.4.1924

“ Local Adult Education Movement” formed in Karachi so as to conduct English Classes for Adults. Theosophical Society to provide its Hall for this purpose. Prof.Junnarkar, Mahatma Vairag Yachandra, Kamat,and Joshi behind this Idea. V.J.Pardhan requested to conduct classes.

16/4/1924

“Sindh League of Progress” in its Annual General meeting held at Khaliq Dino Hall, elects the committee of Karachi Branch for the forthcoming year as under:

Harchandrai, Dipchand Chandumal, Wali Muhammad, Hassan Ali, Jahangeer Panthakey, G.M Dycekeele, Ardeshir H.Mama, C.F.D Abreo, Jamshed Mehta, E.L. Price & Sir Montagu Webb (Hon. Secretary)

5.5.1924

Shewa Mandli, Garhiyasin, celebrates its 5th Anniversary.

2.9.1924

Hindi Sahtya Bhawan celebrates its 12th Anniversary in Karachi. T.L.Vaswani presides.

28.9.1924

Birth of Sundri Assandas Uttamchandani at Hyderabad.Migrated to India after Partition and settled there in Bombay. Eaened name and fame by contributing a lot towards Sindhi Literature. Her publication consists of “Kirandar Deewaroon”( Novel-1957) and “Oreet Purani Reet Nirali”(Novel-1956) etc.

17.12.1924

Birth of Arjun Gobindran Mirchandani at Sukkur. Migrated to India after the Partition andd name and fame in Literary Circles there. He is known as Arjun “Shad”.

12.2.1925

Inspite of vigrious opposition, non-Muslim Community of sukkur opts for formation of the “Sindh Ladies association”

3/10/1925

Sindh Congress celebrates “Gandhi Birthday”. Leader’s life and achievements highlighted in gatherings and meetings.

16.10.1925

Birth of Anand Ramchand Golani at Bhagou Dero of the District Nawabshah. Migrated to India after the Partition and settled there in Bombay.He earned name and fame as Novelist and his Novel “Majo”was published there in 1954.

8.1.1926

Santram Mangharam presides over the meeting of the Hyderabad Home Rule League. Jethmal Parsram apprises the audience of prevailing political situation in the country.

1.2.1926

In the meeting held under the auspices of the National Home Rule League Karachi, speeches are made on the topic of “Political Outlook Ahead and Responsive Co-operation”.Jamshed N.R. Mehta,Jethmal Parsram and Rewachand V. Thadani shared their views.

15.5.1926

The Sindh National College Amature Dramatic Society, Hyderabad stages the Drama “Duniya Durangi”written by Lilaram Jharumal Makhijani.

20.7.1926

Birth of Santdas Mangharam Jhangiani at Hyderabad. He, after the Partition migrated to India and settled there in New Delhi.His publications are of educational purpose.

31/07/1926

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas performs opening ceremony of the” Dayaram Jethanand Khilinani Library” established by Hindu Town Peoples’ Association, Karachi.

12/8/1926

Jasumal Tahilram Kodwani takes birth at Tando Muhammad Khan. After 1947, he migrated to India and settled there in Agra. He earned name and fame in literacy circles and is known as Jasumal “Azad”.

29/11/1926

The Hyderabad District Council Committee expresses thanks to people for support in election of Mr. Jai Ram Das as the member of the Bombay Legislative Council.

11.12.1926

Dewan Hukumatrai Shankdas Advani breathes his last. He was born in 1864, remained Head Accountant in Phulali Cannales. He was Mukhi of Hirabad, Hyderabad.

18.12.1926

Birth of Kumari Indra Hashmatrai Shiwdasani at Hyderabad. She migrated to India after the Partition .She translated “Gupt Bharat Ji Khoj”( “Search in Secret India”).

8.1.1927

W.F.Hudson, Commissioner-in-Sindh presides over opening ceremoney function of the “Ram Gopal Mohatta Hindu Gymkhana” in Karachi.

17/4/1927

The Sindh Hindu Association passes a Resolution terming the separation of Sindh as harmful to the interests if Sindh.

1/5/1927

The Sindh Provincial Hindu Sammelan is held under the presidency of Lala Lajpat Rai M.L.A at Sukkur. As many as five hundred delegates from all parts of Sindh participated.

16.5.1927

Kirshan Jethanand Hemrajani takes birth at sukkur. Later on he the left sindh after 1947. Earned name & fame as a wrier & translator.

29/5/1927

Sindh Provincial Hindu Sabha held its meeting at Hyderabad to consider the resolution of the All-India Congress Committee regarding separation of Sindh.

11/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas gaves interview to a Representative of “THE HINDU” and reiterates his opposition to the separation of Sindh from Mombay Presidency.

19/6/1927

Sindh Congress observes death anniversary of D.C. Das.

20/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai calls the leading citizens of the Karachi at his house and issues joint statement to the Press strongly objecting to the proposal of constituting Sindh into a separate province.

25/6/1927

Seth Harchandrai presides over a public meeting in the Khaiqdina Hall which passes a strongly worded resolution against the separation of Sindh from Mombay presidency.

29/6/1927

Mofussil Hindu leaders issue statement to the Press protesting against the separation of Sindh.

31.12.1927

The Sindh Graduates Association, Hyderabad, in its meteting decides to rename this Association as “Sindhi Union”. The Committee consisting of Awatsing Mehtabsing, Gopaldas, Lalchand A. Advani and Karamsing Ghanshamdas  is formed to consider Sukkur Barrage lands with special reference to intersts of Hindu Community.Balchand Karamchand is assigned charge of Employment Information. The association reiterate its Aim to support Sindhi candidates for Bombay University Forums.

The Association also elects Office-Bearers for the the year 1928 as under:

Awatsing Mehtabsing ( President),Prof. Naraindas Gurbuxani ( Secretary) and Thadhani, Balchand Karamchand,R.B.Premchand Awatrai,Tavharmal Amarsing,Shersing Toursing, Gopaldas and Hotchand Gidomal as Members of the Managing Committee.

3/2/1928

Simon Commission reaches India.Sindh observes Hartal,Shops and Bazzars closed.

17.4.1928

Pahlajrai Lilaram Vaswani breathes his last. He was an Educationist, Admistrator of the Karachi Local Board Schools and also General Secretary of the Karachi Social Service League for years.He was Author of so many Books.

12/6/1928

Sindh observes and celebrates “Bardoli Day” Sindh Congress organizes meetings and processions.

17/07/1928

The Hindus, Muslims & other minorities of Sindh entered into a Communal Pact agreeing to the separation if Sindh.

August 1928

Indian Legislative Assembly passes Sir Alexander Muddiman’s Bill empowering Provicial Governments for searching any press/Newspaper Office & books/documents/etc.

4.8.1928

A.T.Gidwani delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Kalidas”.The fuction arranged by the Karachi Branch of “The Rabindrar

nath Literarary And Dramaic Club” (R.L.D.C) under the presidentship of Hatim Alvi at Deumal Amil Panchayat Hall, Bandar Road, Karachi.

15.9.1928

S.B.Butani presides over the lecture programe arranged by the Karachi Branch of the R.L.D.C. Hatim Alvi delivers his lecture on the topic of “Rabidranath”.

23.9.1928

Rupchand Bilaram presides over the Social Function organised by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.More than 50 guests and Club members attend the function, including Hotchand Chandomal, Khanchand Gopaldas,Tolasing Advani (President of the Club), C.Chatterji (V.President),Rewachand Thadhani, C.N.Wadhwani (Hon.Secretary) and M.L.Lalwani (Joint Secretary).

4.10.1928

Mangharam U. Malkani delivers his lecture on the topic of “Something New to Dramatise”.This Lecture Programme arranged by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranatn Literary and Dramatic Culb is presided over by T.M.Advani.

21/10/1928

Meeting of the Karachi Congress Committee held at Khaliq Dina Hall,presided over by Naraindas Anandji, It decides to boycott the Simon commission while it is on visit to Sindh. Mir Muhammad Baloch and Sindhi Shaikh Abdul Majeed speak on the occasion. 1000 volunteers stage protest against the Commission & raised slogan “Simon go back”. 22/10/1928

Karachi Congress Committee’s meeting presided over by Naraindas Anandji & participated by Swami Govindanand, Seth Haji Abdullah Haroon, Prof. Jhamatmal, Muhammad Khan, Manilal Vyas,, Shaikh Abdul Majeed, Mir Muhammad Baloch, R.K Sidhwa & Warsinghlal. Resolvews to observe Hartal to protest against Simon Commission.

30/10/1928

Sindh Congress Committee finalizes boycott program to be implemented on the eve of arrival of Simom Commission in Karachi.

31/10/1928

Public meeting held in Khaliq Dina Hall presided over by Dr. Ansari, President of Indian National Congress, Maulana Azad was amongst participants.

3/11/1928

Sindhi students boycott their classes in educational institution to show their resentment on the unmanted political interests of “Simon Commision”.

4/11/1928

Black flag procession taken in Hyderabad to lodge protest against Simon Commision.

8.11.1928

Rewachand V.Thadhani delivers his lecture on the platform of the Karachi Branch of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

12/11/1928

“Simon Commission” arrivesin Karachi, “Sindh Hindu Sabha” presents Memorandum and opposes separation of Sindh from Bombay presidency.

20.11.1928

Eminent citizen of Karachi, Seth Sobhraj chetumal breathes his last. He was born in 1879 at shikarpur. Municipal copunciller for 20 years. He remained President Karachi Indian Merchants Association and the Socil Service League. He was Vice president of the Kanya Maha Vidyala and the Sindh Hindu Association and First class Hon.Magistrate.

23.11.1928

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranatn Literary and Dramatic Club invites E.L.Price to deliver lecture on the topic of “Ambition as Tragedy and Commedy”.

1.12.1928

Prof.Duarate of the D.J.S.College speaks on the topic”Doctors in Molier ,s play”,in the lecture programme arranged by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

15.12.1928

Dewan Hiranand Santookram Advani breathes his last. Born in 1872, did B.A in 1892. Remained teacher in High school Shikarpur. After doing LL.B started practice. He was Theoisopohist, Dramartist, Social worker, Congress worker and later on president of Home Rule league, Hyderabad.

13.1.1929

Goverdhan takes birth. Left sindh after 1947. By profession he became elect. Engineer and earned name & fame in literary circles of Ajmir as Goverdhan Mahaboobani Bharti

18.1.1930

Dr.James H. Cousions deliver his lecture on the topic of “The Future of Drama”, in the lecture programme managed by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

26/01/1930

Sindh observes “Azadi Day” as desired and decided by the All-India Congress Committee.

9.2.1930

Prof. A.L.Durate delivers his lecture on the topic of “George Guynemer-Knight of the Air”on the invitation of thr Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

20.2.1930

S.C.Shahani speaks on the topic of “Our Life Essentials,With Special reference to Gitanjli”in Lecture Programme organised by the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

4/3/1930

The All-India Congress Committee Launches “Non-Co-Operation Movemrnt” against the Government. Sindh anxious to take part.

12/3/1930

Gandhi starts his March to Mandvi to offer Civil Disobedience through violation of the provisions of the Salt laws.

16/4/1930

Police firing on Congress procession in Karachi. Two workers killed.

5/1/1931

All night raid in Karachi on local Satyagrahis and locking and sealing of congress office premises.

7/1/1931

Under the “Criminal Law Amendment Act” the Government/Police raid the following offices and sub offices of the Congress Committee in Karachi as they were declare unlawful:

1.      Sindh Provincial Congress Committee

2.      Karachi District Congress Committee.

3.      Sindh Satyagrah Council

4.      Karachi Satyagrah Council

5.      Boycott  Committee

6.      Vidyarath Mandal

7.      Karachi Satyagrah Committee

8.      Gujrati Kumar Sang

9.      Naujawan Bharat Sabha

10.  Karachi Vidyarthi Samagan

11.  Rashtrya Istri Mandal

12.  Shewak Dal

11/1/1931

Police Lathi Charges Congress gathering in Ram Bagh. Out of 159 injuries, 50 as serious. makes arrests of 36 including twenty women.

4/3/1931

The All-India Congress Committee suspends its Non-Co-Operation Movement.

25/3/1931

The Working Committee of the All India Congress Committee meets in Karachi and will continue to meet for several days.

26/3/1931

Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru presides over the “All-India Studnets Council ” at Karachi. The conference disapproves “Gandhi-Irwin Settlement” and resolves to form Provincial Working Committee of students.Tirath Sabhani, Asanand J. Mamtora, H.P.Mirchandani, H.G.Butani, B.T.Shahani, H.R.Wadhvani and V.I.Jagtiani played vital role in organising this Conference.

27/3/1931

Subhas Chandra Bose presides “The Naujawan Bharat Sabha Conference” in Karachi. Details uploaded on the website of the Gul Hayat Institute.

27/3/1931

The All India Congress Committee meets in the Subject Committee Tent at Harchandrai Nagar, Karachi. Jawahar Lal Nehru presides. The meeting confirms the Minutes of the last Meeting and discuss the Report of the General Secretary.

29/3/1931

Sindh hosts 45th Session of the All-India Congress Committee. Karachi selected as the proper place for conducting the session.Details of the Session are uploaded on the Gul Hayat Website.

1931 March

A representative Hindu conference, attended by three hundred delegates and presided over by Mr. Ramanand Chatterji, Editor of the “Modern Review ” passes reolution against the separation of Sindh.

1/4/1931

Mr. Subhas Chandra Bose presides “The political Sufferer’s conference” in Karachi. Swami Govindanand acts as chairman of the Reception Committee. Conference passes resolutions on various topics and resolves to form an “Indian Political Prisoner Relief Committee”.

19/01/1932

Under section 35 of the Emergency Powers Ordinance, 1932 (II of 1932) Magistrates in Sindh are invested with powers of Special Magistrates to Combat Congress Movement launched against Government.

31/1/1932

“ Civil Disobedience Movement” launched by the Congress Committee,also launched in Sindh upto 7.4.1934 with break from 9.5.1933 to 1.8.1933.

12/2/1932

The Governor-in-Council under Section 16 of the “Indian Crimanal Law Amendment Act, 1908 (XIV of 1908)”, declares Hyderabad District Congress Committee and its affiliated organization unlawful.

14/3/1932

Under Section 16 of the” Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act (XIV of 1908)”, the Governor- in- Council declares various Districts Congress Committees and their branches unlawful.

3/4/1932

Complete Hartal was observed in Sindh on the” Gandhi Arrest Day”.

13/4/1932

Non-Muslim Community of Sindh organizes “Anti-Separation Conference”in Karachi.Line of action on the burning Issue of sepration of Sindh from Bombay Presidency to be finalised.

8.5.1932

Rupchand Bilaram, Additional Judicial Commissoner in Sindh performs unveiling ceremoney of the portrait of Rabindranath Tagore on the eve of birtday celebration. The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club celebrates the Birthday of Tagore in befitting manner, excellent programme of Music, Songs,Dramatic scenses and elocution impresses the audience.

Mrs.Dadibha .Mehta distributes prizes as under:

(A)  Tagore Educationl Cup  for boys:    1st prize to Ram Samtani of N.J.V.High School.

2nd prize to Mehta Piroz Shah of same School.

(B)           Music Cup for boys:                           1st prize to Tulsio Hundraj of City High School.

(C)           Tagore Education Cup for girls:       1st prize to Miss Lila Kundanmal

2nd prize to Miss Hassi Rewachand.

(D ) Shahani Music Cup for Girls :           1st prize to Miss Mohni Rewachand of Indian Girls High  School.

(E) Khanchand Rewachand Minature Cup : 2nd prize to Miss Sarswati Motiram.

(F) Club Singing prizez :                        Miss Gopi,Miss Noni Thadhani,Miss Chaturi Jagatrai,

Miss Mohani Chandanmal,Miss Sarswati Motiram,

Miss Rukimani, Miss Hari Sipahimalani, Miss Sushila

Partabsing,Miss Tirath Sipahimalani and Miss Agna

Ramchand.

5.6.1932

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club arranges and organises Fortnightly Classes in the works of Rabindranat Tagore at Amil Panchayat Hall, Burns Road.Classes to be conducted by Cudial Mallik.

6.6.1932

S.Rama Kumar-the world renowed personality, delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Film Industry” on the invitation of the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

26/1/1933

“Sindh Hindu Conference” held in Karachi, separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency opposed.

3.4.1933

Speaking on the “Provincial Criminal laws supplementary Bill” in the Indian Legislative Assembly,Lalchand Navalrai says that this measure is unprecedented calculated to strike at the root of social order. Such drastic legislation was sure to recoil upon the Govt. He deplores that the High courts under the provisions of various Provincial Criminal Law Amendement Acts are being subordinated entirely to the provincial governments.

16/4/1933

“The Karachi Indian Merchant’s Association” rejects “White Paper” and terms it against interests of people.

16.7.1933

The Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club celebrates the Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.Rupchand Bilaram chairs the function, where as Curdial Mallik gives short sketch of the poet. Mungharam N.Malkani presents translation of Gitanjli.Miss N.Thadhani impresses aduience with song.The function ends with distribution of Prizes and Cups as under:

Tagore Elocution Cup for Boys:1st prize to B.L.Jagtiani, student of N.J.V.High School. 2nd prize to J.R.Irani

Of P.V.School

Tagore Elocution Cup for Girls: 1st prize to Miss Indru A.Advani of the Indian Girls High School. 2nd prize

Miss Hasi R. Thadhani of the same school.

Tagore Music Cup for Boys :1st prize to Tulsidas Hundomal of City High School. 2nd prize to Dharamsi

Patel of Gujrati Vidyala.

Shahani Music Cup for Girls: 1st prize to  Miss Lila K.Gurbuxani of Shahani High School. 2nd prize to

Miss Sarswati Motiram of the same School.

Dastur Fancy Dress Challange Cup: Prize equally divided between C.C.Thadhani and P.L.Tejwani.

30.7.1933

In its 10th Annual General Meeting, the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Clubs its Office-Bearers as under:

Tolasing K.Advani ( President), Seth Jamnadas Vishindas (Vice President), Jamiatrai Lalchand (Hon.Treasurer), C.N.Wadhwani and Pahlajsing B. Advani (Both J.Secretaries), Mangharam Malkani, Khanchand Daryani and B.R.Ramchandani (All Specialist Members),Dr.Awat Shahani,Thamwardas Issardas and G.Z.Chandra (All Ordinory Members) and M.C.Sitlani (Hon.Auditor).The Meeting was followed by Annual Dinner.The number of participant members remained 125.

2/8/1933

The Congress Committee launches “Nom-co-operation Movement” against the Government.

19.8.1933

On the invitation of the Karachi Branch of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Culb, Gurdial Malik delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Sufism in Sindh”.

9.9.1933

Acharya A.T.Gidwani speaks on the topic of “Scheme of a College of Fine Arts in Sindh”.He was invited to deliver lecture by the Karachi Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.

18.9.1933

The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club Karachi constitutes Literary Committee for 1933-34.iThis Committee consist of T,M,Thadhani,Mangharam Malkani and Khanchand S. Daryani.

26.10.1933

“Sindh League of progress” discusses economic sitatution of sindh. Sir M.de.P.webb in chair, where as jamshed NR.Mehta, Haridas Lalji, Isardas Varandmal, Jethmal Parsram, Shahnawaz Bhutto, Ghulam Ali Chagla, Abdul Majeed Shaikh, B.T.Thakur, S.M.Lula, Dr.Hingorani & J.Panthakey amongst participants. Great talk in prices of agricultural commodities and disposal of Sukkur Barrage lands remained burning issue in agenda.

7.12.1933

On the invitation of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic  Club, Karachi, Rev.John Yule Rennie delivers his lecture on the topic of “ The New Era-Economics, Social and Religious” at Amil Panchayat Hall.

6.1.1934

W,V.Venkateswaran delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Art and Life”. He was invited by The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club,Karachi.

16.1.1934

On the invitation of The Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club Karachi, Pandit Onkarnath delivers his lecture on the topic of “ Rag and Sentiment”.

7/4/1934

Non-cooperation Movement launched by the Congress on 2.8.1933, comes to an end.

28/4/1934

“The Frontier Punjab & Sindh Hindu Conference” held at Peshawar. Apart from other items of the Agenda, the issue of the separation of Sindh from Bombay presidency was opposed unanimously.

13.5.1934

The Rabindra Literary and Dramatic Society celebrates Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore.

5/8/1934

“Sindh Young Congressities League” takes birth in Sindh with Miss Nirmala Lalwani as its founder president.

28/12/1934

Mrs Sarojni Naido on Sindh visit. Karachi Municipal Corporation presents address to her. The next of that Address available in the Gul Hayat.

23/2/1935

“The All India Anti-Communal Award Conference” starts in New Delhi. Lalchand Navalrai and Bhai Permanand represent Sindh.

22.3.1935

Mr.R.D.Bell, Home Member makes a important statements in the council during the debtate on the adjournment motion regarding the public demand for an immediate enquirty into Karachi firing.

1.4.1936

Sindh earns Provicial status. The longest annexation with Bombay Presidency stands ceased.Muslims demanded that and launched Movement, however Hindus remained divided.Seth Harchandrai Vishindas was the first political leader who gave Food for Thought that Sindh should be separated from Bombay Presidency. However he later on opposed the separation.

5.4.1935

Sir Cowasji Jehangir participates in the discussion on the “Tariff Act Amend (Rice & wheat) Bill” In the Indian legislative Asseembly.

7,12.1935

Mangharam Malkani delivers lecture on the topic of “Theatre and Cinema”.The lecture is arranged by the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club, Karachi at Shahani High School.

20.5.1936

On the eve of his 76th Birthday Celebrations, Rabindranath Tagore writes Letter of thanks to C.N.Wadhwani,Secretary of the Rabindranath Literary and Dramatic Club.The text of the letter is as under:

Uttaryah,

Santiniketan,Bengal.

Dear frieng

Your best wishes and remembrences on the occasion of my 76th Birtday have touched me deeply and I convey to you my heartfelt gratituedes for kindness.This letter was published in Newspapers in Sindh.

6.6.1936

Dr.Tarachand forms “Sindh Labour Party”

18.6.1936

First Session of the “Sindh Congress Socialist Coference”.

11.7.1936

“Larkana High School Dramatic society” stayed Dram “Bharat Kaniya” students of school (Boys & Girls) took part. Prayer songs and dances were performed by Shivdasnni sisters, Mathrani Sisters, Miss chandanani and Miss Hiongorani.

6/6/1936

Dr. Tarachand forms Sindh Labour Party.

18/6/1936

First session of the “Sindh Congress Socialist conference” starts in Karachi.

11.7.1936

The Larkana High School Dramatic Society stages Drama”Bharat Kanita”.On this occasion Prayer Songs and Dances were performed by Shivdasni Sisters, Miss Chandanani and Miss Hingorani.

31/12/1936

“Sindh Hindu Conference” starts at Sukkur under the presidency of Bhai Parmanand. Political development after the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency to be reviewed with special reference to the social, religious and political future of Sindhi Hindus.

23/3/1938

Khan Bahadur Allah Bux Soomro forms Government.

28/2/1939

Annual meeting for election for the year 1939-40 of the Office-Bbearers of Nawabshah Congress Committee held at the residency of Moulvi Muhammad Maaz, the sitting present of the Nawabshah Congress Committee.

27.3.1939

Dr.Hemandas Wadhwani tables “Non-Confidence Motion” agaist Sindh Government.Govenor accepts two Hindu Ministers namely Nihichaldas Wazirani and Dialmal Doulatram.

1/4/1939

Nichaldas Wazirani & Dialmal Doulatram take oath as ministers.

16/9/1939

Hindu Actors of Sukkur, stage drama “Assembly” in Kambar Ali Khan. The role of Sindh Assembly crticised.

1.10.1939

Sindh Muslim league launches “Masjid Manzalgah Restoration Movement”.Pprior to this Muslim Religious scholars from Punjab Syed Attaullah Bukhari etc visited Sukkur and delivered speeches to invite Sindhi Muslims attention to the Issue.

10.12.1939

Moulana Obedullah Sindhi form “Jamna Nirbida Sindh Sagar Party”in Sindh but not a single person from Non-Muslim Community join.

26/4/1940

The Masjid Manzilgah issue/dispute probing Court records statements & evidence of Foujdar Umar Khan & Maulvi Sadiq in Karachi.

17/10/1940

The Congress launches “Satyagarah” Movement against the Government.

5/11/1940

Sindh Congress organizes two days“Hindu-Muslim Unity Conference” at Nawabshah under  presidedship of Moulana Abdul Kareem Chishti. The Presidential Address in booklet form available at Gul Hayat.

14.7.1942

All-India Congress passes “Quit India”Resolution.

9.8.1942

All-India Congress Committee launches “ Quit India Movement”.Sindh determined to take active part.

16.9.1942

Shri Birahm Khastri Cooperative Stores start functioning in Karachi.The Committee consisting of Manikrai (President),Diyaram Aapardas (Secretary) and Chotirmal (Treasure) appointed to supervise working of Stores.These Store are to provide commodities to people at bearable rates as Economy of Sindh has been badly affected by Second World War.

3.12.1942

Congress Leaders are being released from Jails.

3/3/1943

Sindh Legislative Assembly passes Resolution in favour of Pakistan. Congress Members either in jail or absentees.

14.5.1943

Ex-Premire of Sindh, the Muslim Nationalist and pro-Congress Leader Allah Bux Soomro is killed.

23/3/1946

Cabinet Mission arrives in Karachi.

7/5/1946

Complete Hartal in Sindh on the call of Sindh Congress Committee qwing to the death of Bhula Bhai Dessai.

9/5/1946

The Hyderabad District Congress Committee expresses great sorrow over the death of Bhula Bhai Desai.

17.6.1946

Sindh Congress starts “ Gandhi Jeniti Programme”. It will end on 20.10.1946.

14/8/1947

An important meeting of the Congress Members of Pakistan constituent Assembly & Sindh Legislative Assembly startsto discuss political situation emerging after the creation of Pakistan. District Congress Committee expresses great sorrow over the death of Bhula Bhai Desai.

17.6.1946

Sindh Congress starts “ Gandhi Jeniti Programme”. It will end on 20.10.1946.

14/8/1947

An important meeting of the Congress Members of Pakistan constituent Assembly & Sindh Legislative Assembly starts to discuss political situation emerging after the creation of Pakistan.