Category: WHO’S NEARS & DEARS

Pritamdas Bhojwani  :

Son of Hotchand & brother of a famous figure of Sindh History-Seth Naunmal, born in 1827 in Karachi.He was an outstanding Businessman of his times. He remained President of  “Sindh Sabha”for years and it was the tenure of his presidency when “Sindh Sabha”stood disintegrated and twinnew organizations-“Sindh Muhammadan’s Association” and “Sindh Hindu Sabha’ tookbirth.He died in 1885.His name has been included in the Freedom Fighters on the plea that “Sindh Sabha”played vital role in launching social & political awareness in educated class of Sindh and it paved way of joining most of the main stream of the country politics.

Thakurdas Gulomal  :

Born in 1889 in sukkur,after doing Matric he passed Drawing Teachers Examination in 1912.He got himself appointed as a Drawing Teacher but found it unsuitable as Non-Cooperation Movement was launched and he decided to take part in Freedom Movement.Therefore he left the job in 1921 and joined Journalism.Heremained editor of 2 Newspapers-”Congress” & “Siwdesh”.He was elected toSukkur Municipality as its member for 2 terms.He was known as “Gandhi ofSukkur”.During “Quit India Movement”he published Pamphlet under title”JawahirGirjana”and was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.After Partition he migrated to India where he breathed his last .

Pirbhdas Birahamchari  :Born on 21.02.1903 in Nausheroferoz.He was poet,writer & publisher of his own right.He gave approx. 100 books as apublisher.He advocated Congress political philosophy and by this contributed towards Freedom Movement.His translation work “Congress Kahani”still occupies importance in Research Source-Material.After the partition he migrated toIndia,where he breathed his last.

Tirath Sabhani  :

Born in Larkano on 26.02.1906.in 1927 he joined Student’s wing of theCongress.in 1930 he helped in organizing “All India Students’ Conference”incapacity of its Secretary General.He was sentenced to imprisonment for 4 timeswith total imprisonment of 3 years and 2 months.Started law practice in1933,was elected member of the Karachi municipal Corporation in 1945.JoinedJournalism in 1934 as an Assistant Editor of “Hindu”and edited weekly“Hindvise” in 1945.He was outstanding Fiction-writer also.After the partition he migrated to India.

Tolaram Balani  :

Son of Menghraj malani,born in 1886 in Naushero Feroz.After passing 6^thStandard he joined Education Department as a teacher,later on left the job and joined Journalism.He was one of hot-line freedom fighters and very active member of the Congress.By virtue of his poetry and journalism,he advocated theCongress political philosophy.He edited “Voice of Sindh”,”Mata”,”DeshMata”,& “Sindh Shewak” and all these Newspapers earned name and fame besides,tough time from the Government.He launched movement against BengalPartition in Sindh.

SethHarchandrai Vishindas:

SethHarchandrai Vishindas Born in1862 at village Manjho of the District Dadu.Did matric from Govt.High schoolKarachi.He get degree of the graduation from Elphinstone college Mombai in1881.He did LL.b in 1885 and started practice next year.He remained member of the  Karachi Bar for more than 40 years.,and also acted as its HonrarySecretary for some time.He was a member of the Karachi Municipality from 1888to 1899.From 1899 to 1910,he was the legal advisor to Karachi Municipality,and its President from 1911 to 1921.From 1910 to 1921 he was a member of Mumbai Legislative Council as a representative of the Municipalities of Sindh.He was the member of Rasai Commission appointed by the Mumbai Govt.,member of MatiariFiring committee,Trustee of the Port of Karachi for 9 years and its Vicechairman thrice.he was a member of Standing Committee of D.J.Sindh College and was one the founders of Karachi Club.This towering personality of Sindh had a passion for Politics.He was a strong Congressman and was the Chairman of theReception committee of Congress  annual session of 1913 and was President Of many Congress  Conferences in Sindh.He was a great believer ofHindu-Muslim Unity.He set a new trend in serving and loving freedom.It was in1928 when he left his sick-bed to go to Delhi to vote for the Boycott of Simon Commission and journey from Karachi to Delhi at the advanced age of 66,was too much for him.He breathed his last on way to the Council-chamber.SethHarchandrai  was a true son of the Soil and a real freedom fighter.He and his friend Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri were Nationalists to core and had a burning desire to see their country free from the yoke of foreigners.

Sadhu Hiranand:

Son of Dewan Shoukiram, born on 23.03.1863 in Hyderabad.He didMatric in 1879 and B.A in 1883.He earned position of a role-model personality in our history.He remained very active leader of the first everSocio-political organization of Sindh-“Sindh Sabha”.He introduced the Congressin Sindh.He was a pioneer of “Barhmo samaj” in Sindh.Founded school inHyderabad and published “Sarswati” & “Sudhar Patreeka”under hiseditorship.He intended to educate his daughters from reputed institution and went to Bekanir for this purpose where he breathed his last on 14.07.1893.Hewas one of those leaders who gave vision about political thinking.SadhuHiranand influenced the social & political future of his country.

Seth Harchandrai Vishindas:

Born in 1862 at village Manjho of the District Dadu.Did matric fromGovt.High school Karachi.He get degree of thr graduation from Elphinstonecollege Mombai in 1881.He did LL.b in 1885 and started practice next year.He Remained member of the  Karachi Bar for more than 40 years.,and also acted as its Honorary Secretary for some time.He was a member of the Karachi Municipalityfrom 1888 to 1899.From 1899 to 1910,he was the legal advisor to KarachiMunicipality,and its President from 1911 to 1921.From 1910 to 1921 he was amember of Mombai Legislative Council as a representative of the Municipalitiesof Sindh.He was the member of Rasai Commission appointed by the MombaiGovt.,member of Matiari Firing committee,Trustee of the Port of Karachi for 9years and its Vice chairman thrice.he was a member of Standing Committee ofD.J.Sindh College and was one the founders of Karachi Club.This towering personality of Sindh had a passion for Politics.He was a strong Congressman was the Chairman of the Reception committee of Congress  annual session of1913 and was President of many Congress  Conferences in Sindh.He was a great believer of Hindu-Muslim Unity.He set a new trend in serving and lovingfreedom.It was in 1928 when he left his sick-bed to go to Delhi to vote for theBoycott of Simon Commission and journey from Karachi to Delhi at the advancedage of 66,was too much for him.He breathed his last on way to theCouncil-chamber.Seth Harchandrai  was a true son of the Soil and a real freedom fighter.He and his friend rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhurgri wereNationalists to core and had a burning desire to see their country free from the yoke of foreigners.                      

 RaoBahadur Diwan Teckchand Udhodas: 

Born at Hyderabad in1853,educated upto Matriculation in Hyderabad,did graduation in 1875.JoinedEducation Department in 1876 as School Teacher,He was asked and appointed by government in 1877 to translate “Civil Procedure Code”.Worked as editor of“Sindh Sudhar” in the same year.He got himself transferred to Judicial Department and after passing “local pleaders Examination”was appointedSub-Judge in larkano and later on in Kotri.In 1885 joined Karachi Bar and remained associated for 10 years.In 1907 became P.P-first Sindhi on the post-and in 1910 retired from the post,breathed his last on 9.1.1920.He was an outstanding Social worker & political leader.After the death of TahilramKhemchand,he became president of the “Sindh Hindu Sabha”,worked against “Detileti”.At the time of the  constitution of the “Local Council”of theGovernor of Bombay he was nominated to a seat.He remained Vice-chairman of theCommittee of Management of Hyderabad.He worked as Vice president of the“Vidalaya Association” & president of the “Kundanmal Girl’s school for years.He was made :Rao Bahadur” during the time of his Public Preceptorship.

Roopchand Sipahimalani:

Son of Jhamatmal,born on 29.04.1915 in Hyderabad.He was a leader of Arya Samaj and remained Commonderof the Arya Veer Dal for years.Worked as the secretary of the Sindh Hindu Sabha Also.Edited weekly  “Pirbhat” for some time.Migrated to Ajmir after the partition

Jethmal ParsramGulrajani:

Born in 1885 in Hyderabad.He was an outstandingTeacher,Writer,Poet,Journalist & Freedom Fighter.He was one of the founders of “Home Rule” & “Hari Party”in Sindh.In 1919 on account of writing against Govt.Policies aimed at curbing the political activities and freedom of speech,he was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment.In the”Movement of separation of Sindh from Bombay presidency”he supportedMuslim stand.He breathed his last on 06.07.1948