Manikrai Jhangiani:
Started his famous Jewellers shop in the Elphinstone Street in 1881 under the name and style of J. Manikrai & Sons. They were the manufacturing ,jewellers, Silver Smith, Diamond and precious stone marchants, Specialists in Sports Trophies, Electroplators, Engravers and Repairer of all sorts of Jewellery, Silver wares, Watches. Manufacturers of the caskets, etc., presented to H.I.M. The King Emperor and almost all the World's personalities visiting India.
They were the holders of the highest Awards conferred on any Sindh Jewellers. After the death of Manaikrai his son. Santdas expanded and extended his business to a considerable extent and with the result that J. Manikrai & Sons stood the oldest and best Jewellers shop in whole of Sindh and perhaps one of the best in whole of India.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi)
Maneckji Nusserwanji Dhalla:
Born in 1875 at Surat, Educated at Karachi, Bombay and Columbia University, New York. Took the degree M. A. (Columbia University) 1906; Ph. D. in 1908. On the occasion of the celebration of 175th anniversary of King George III College of New York, which has developed into Columbia University, was awarded the Honorary degree of Litt. D. Ordained High Priest of Parsees at Karachi in September 1909. Organized Zoroastrian Conference at Bombay, 1910. He was a Fellow of the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. Created Shamsul-ulema in 1935. Author of "Zoroastrian Litannies", Zoroastrian Theology, "Zoroastrian Civilization," "Our Perfecting World", "History of Zoroastrianism," and "Homage unto Ahura Mazda" and several other works in Gujrati.
Mangharam A. Ramchandani:
As a Sindh Work Merchant he visited Gibralter, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Sicily, America and many other places on the Continent of Europe. He returned to India in 1937 and took the Branch Managership of the Zenith Life Assurance Co., Ltd., of Karachi branch. In a short time he developed the Company on sound business lines and then he became the Branch Manager of British India General Insurance Co. He was a member of Karachi Club and General Secretary of the D. K. Aswani, Sindhi Gymkhana, Karachi.
Mangharam Malkani:
Born on 24th December 1896 at Hyderabad. He was an outstanding Dramatist and Scholar. He remained office-bearer of the Rabendranath Tagore Dramatic and Literary Society, while he was serving in D.J.College of Karachi. Some of his books are: ‘Aikta Jo Alap’, ‘Khan Ji Khata’, ‘Preet Ja Geet’, and ‘Sindhi Nasur Ji Tarikh’ etc. After partition, he migrated to India and lived at Alipora, Calcutta, where he breathed his last.
Manohardas Kauromal:
Son of an outstanding writer and educationist- Kauromal Chandanmal. Born on 14th December 1897 at Bhirya. His first ever book was ‘Preem Jo Parsad’, that was published in 1918. Some of his other book were ‘Man Ja Manyan’, ‘Akhlaqi Awaz’, ‘Hanoki Vidya Jo Andher’, ‘Hind Jo Sair’, ‘Hindu Quom Khi Chiao’ etc. After patition, he migrated to India where he breathed his last.
Metharam Ajitsingh Gidwani, R.B:
He was Land Lord and Zamindar and one of the eminent personalities of Karachi District. He was a member of Karachi District Local Board for a number of years and was its Vice-President also.He was an Honorary Special Magistrate for a considerable period. He is a much respected Zamindar of his District and his rich experience was appreciated by Government by appointing him on various committees and honouring him with the title of Rai Bahadur.. In the last period of his life retired from Zamindari life and did a lot of social work in his native place Hyderabad.
Milaram Mangatram Wasvani:
He was born at Banguldero of Larkano District and after partition migrated to Ajmir where he breathed his last on 4th December 1972. He established ‘Sundar Sahtya Society’ and published handsome number of books on fiction. He was outstanding translator of his own right. Some of his books are: ‘Insaf Joon Akhanyoon’, Gul Gadi’, ‘Chachan Ji Chahar’, ‘Khooni Samaj’, ‘Nand Kumar Khi Phasi’, ‘Chandar Chakor’, ‘Samajik Balvo’ etc.
Mian G. K. Muhammd Shahban:
Khan Bahadur Mian G.K.Muhammad Shahban was a Municipal Councillor of Shikarpur Municipality for a number of years and also a member of District Local Board, Sukkur, for a considerable period. He was an Hon. Magistrate at Shikarpur as well as at Karachi. He was returned unopposed to the Central Assembly from Jagirdars and Land Holders Constituency.
He was appointed a member of the Central Interview Board, to select Indian gentlemen for Emergency Commission in the Defence Services of India.
He was Fellow of the Bombay University from Sindh since 1927, and a member of the Faculty of Arts and a member of the Board of Studies in Sindhi, was connected with the Delhi University too, as an elected member of the Court of Delhi University.
Mian Sahib was one of the Governor of I.M.M.T.S. "Duferin", was an elected member of the Standing Finance Committee for Railways, and an selected member of the Central Civil Defence Committee.He was one of the Directors of the Sindh Provincial Co-operative Bank, and a member of Civil Defence Committee Sind.
Mir Ghulamali Talpur:
He was a Land-lord and Zamindar of Tando Division. He was elected a Member of Sindh Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was Chief Parliamentary Secretary in 1940. He was the President of District Local Board, Hyderabad Sindh and Deputy Provincial Leader National War Front Sindh, President Hyderabad District Muslim League, Vice-President Provincial Muslim League, Vice-President Tando Division Zamindari Association, Director of Lower Sind Zamindari Bank Ltd., Hyderabad Sind, Director of Tando Mahomed Khan and Kambar Electric Supply Co., Member of Lapo Rasai Committee appointed by the Sind Government. He was President of Wakf Committee, Lower Sindh.
Mir Bandehali Khan Talpur:
He belonged to the famous ruling' race of Mirs. He had four best years of education in London.He was a Special Magistrate for about 1o years and was the President of Hyderabad Sindh District Local Board for a number of years. He did a lot of useful works as the President of District Local Board of Hyderabad. He entered Bombay Legislative Council in 1930 and was a member of Sind Separation Committee.
After the Sind Separation he was returned to Sind Legislative Assembly and was a Minister three time first sir Glhulam Hussain Ministry and then he was a Minister in Allah Bux Ministry too. After the fall of Allah Bux Ministry he formed his own Ministry and became the Premier of Sindh.
Merwanji Edulji Kandawala:
Born in Karachi on 13th August 1875, Landlord, Merchant, a shrewd businessman of long experience and Zamindar with extensive landed interest in Sindh and particularly in Karachi District and the founder of Kandawalla Company, a pioneer of Automobile business. He was a prominent Parsee personality of Karachi, owning extensive lands, buildings and Auto mobile business in Bombay, Karachi and Lahore.Merwanji Kandawalla was from an old Parsi family, having influential connections since the days of the East India Company. One Mr. Merwanji Kandawalla, then better known as Merwanji of Henshaw, accompanied Sir John Malcolm the then Governor of Bombay in 1737, on the British Commercial and diplomatic mission to Teheran. He was a Trustee of Karachi Parsi Anjuman Trust Funds and H. M. Khajurina Technical Trust Fund. He was Chairman, Karachi Parsi Anjuman Trust Funds Agriculture Scheme. He was on the Managing Committee of Bai Virbaiji Sopariwalla Parsi High School for ten years, where he donated a Library on 27th January 1918 in memory of his parents Bai Dhunbai and Edulji Bejonji Kandawalla Library. He was keenly interested in education and The Technical Bias Class of the School was also introduced by him. He was also lover of Physical Culture and Athletic Class and he along with late K. B. Nusserwanji R. Mehta started the Physical Culture Class in the school. He was Chairman, Richmond Crawford Veterinary Hospital Committee, Malir Dispensary Committee, Karachi Municipal Corporation Public Works Committee, Shewaram Dewanmal Ferry Committee. President, Sahitaya Cutchi Famine Relief Funds Committee, Karachi Taluka Zamindars Association. Vice-President, Land Owners' Defence Association. Member, Karachi Municipal Corporation, Karachi Cantonment Board, Karachi District Local Board, Cantonment and its Building Committee, Karachi Municipal Corporation Health Committee, Muslim Grave Yards Committee, Excise Committee, Parsi Co-operative Housing Society, Hiranand Leper Asylum Committee, Parsi Poor Patients Relief Society, Lady Linlithgow Tuberculosis Fund Collection Committee, Maharaj Deepchand Ojha Tuberculosis Sanatorium Managing and Building Committee, here he donated a cottage in the memory of his parents Bai Dhunbai and Edulji Bejonji Kandawalla and one additional cottage in memory of his Mother-in-law Bai Manekbai and Father-in-law Seth Limji Nusserwanji. Member, Literacy Fund Collection Committee, Karachi District and Taluka Vigilence Committee, Karachi District Agriculture Committee, Karachi District Rural Uplift Committee, Member, Managing Committee Tatta Cosmopolitan Housing Society in Nichalabad, Tatta, Life Member and on Managing Committee of L. T. Hospital Maternity Home and Child Welfare, Tatta. He was the founder of the Kandawala Parsi Colony (comprising about 6o Acres for building) in Nichalabad, Tatta. Member and also Life Governor, Lady Dufferin Hospital, Karachi District and Taluka War Committee. Delegate, Parsi Matrimonial Court and Life Member, Indian Red Cross Society. Member, Entertainment Committee in connection with the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Late King George the Fifth and building of Silver Jubilee Town. His services were appreciated by the Commissioner in Sindh and Chairman of the Executive Committee Mr. Collins and in appreciation of his successful services, he was presented with a Souvenir and Silver Jubilee Medal in May 1935. He was Managing Partner of Messrs. Pallonji Edulji & Co., well known firm of Sanitary Engineers and Contractors of Karachi and Bombay. One of the oldest Architect and Licensed Surveyors of Karachi Municipality. He was authority on lands and for his expert advice and wide experience he was appointed the only member on Committee of Fixation of Land Value and assessment of Karachi Municipality for Municipal and Government lands.He was Approved Government, Military, North Western Railway, Municipality and Port Trust Contractor, and the first Chairman and founder, Karachi Urban Co-operative Bank. He did a lot for Rural Reconstruction and improvement of Sindhi Breed of Cattles and Agricultculture. He was a Member of Durbari Levy of U. E. the Viceroy and Governor of Sindh.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personality of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Mir Chulam Allah Khan Talpur:
He was son of Mir Haji Hussain Bux Khan Talpur and a leading Land Lord and Jagirdar of Tando Muhammad Khan. He remained the President of Tando Muhammad Khan Municipality. He was a member of Lower Sind Wakf Committee and Justice of Peace. He was a member of Sindh Assembly.
Mir Kaim Khan Talpur:
He was son of Mir Yar Muhammad Khan of Tando Jam, and was a leading Land Lord, Zamindar and Jagirdar of Hyderabad District. He was a Member of Hyderabad Taluka Local Board for 12 years and was Member of Hyderabad District Local Board for 9 years. He was the President of Hyderabad District Local Board for three years. He also remained a Member of Tando Jam Municipality.
Mirza Kalich Baig:
Big name with fame in the History of Modern Sindhi literature. Earned title of ‘Shams-ul-Ulema’. Born in 1853 and breathed his last in 1929. Touched almost all the fields of literature in prose and poetry. Translated important Novels and Dramas from western literature and even introduced in writing-fields. He was all rounder and a man of letters of his own right. His name still stand second to none in Sindhi literature. Some of his books are: ‘Lila Majnoon’ (1880), ‘Dilpasand Qisa’ (1890), ‘Sindhi Zaban Ji Tarekh’ (1908), ‘Haji Baba Isfhani’ (1911) and ‘Jawani Jo Akseer’ (1915) etc.
Mohanlal Daulatram Advani:
He did Matriculation in 1887 and after doing B.A joined service as Sindhi Translator. He remained Professor of Sindhi at the D. G. Sind National College, Hyderabad also.
Mohan Seth Pessumal:
He was son of Seth Pessumal Mulchand, Land Lord and Zamindar and a fine sportsman of Bhaibund community. He was Billiard player and was the Champion of Billiard of Bhaibund Club 1942. He was a Fellow of Theosophical Society. As a manager of his firm of Messrs. Pohoomall Brothers (Europe) he visited many important towns and cities of East and West.
He took keen interest in the welfare of his community and was the Secretary of the Social Welfare Committee of Young Bhaibunds.In 1941 he crossed the International Date line and was granted a certificate by Pan American Airways.
Motandas T:
He was born at Sukkur in 1893. He was a Zamindar, Lord and Business man, Proprietor, T. Motandas & Co., Karachi. Following his father's grocery business at Sukkur at the age of 14 developed it into General Merchants and Agency of Messrs. Peck, Frean & Co., Ltd., London, in 1910. The post war period of 1918 brought an increase in business which necessitated the transfer of Motan's Head Office to Karachi, and added Wine Department in 1940. He represented various Provisions and Wines Manufacturers through out the world and started a new Industry in Sindh--Manufacture of Indian Whisky, Brandy, Gin and Rum. The building of Motandas Market is there in Karachi to remind his name and fame.
Motilal Jotwani:
Born on 13th January 1936 at Sukkur and migrated to India after partition. He was poet and critic. He translated some of Sindhi works into Hindi. ‘Rajdhani Ja Sahtiyakar’ is one of his outstanding books.
Moti Parkash:
Dr.Moti Parkash was born on15th May 1931 at Daro of District Thatto and after partition he migrated to India. He is poet, dramatist and scholar. Some of his books are: ‘Au T Choryoon Chang’ (Poetry), ‘Andhero Aujalo’ (Novel), ‘ Rat Hik Toofan Ji’ (Drama).
Motiram Hassomal Advani:
Passed Matriculation in 1897, and then joined the D.J.Sindh College, Karachi. After passing the L. C. E., examination became Professor of Engineering in the same college College and later on became Vice-Principal and Professor of Engineering, N.E.D. Civil Engineering College.
Moulvi Abdullah Bangulderai:
He was son of Akhund Abdul Rahim and was born in 1860 at Bagrji, After grtting Religious Rducation he established his own Madressah at Banguldero. He imparted education for more than forty years. He was an outstanding Religious Scholar, writer and translator. He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik and Jamiat-ul-Ulema and played his role in freedom movement. He breathed his last on 20th April 1932.
Moulvi Abdullah Halai:
He was son of Moulvi Muhammad and was born on 10th of August 1898 at Old Hala. He was a Religious Scholar and Freedom Fighter. He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik. He breathed his last on 1st October 1975.
Moulvi Abdullah Khadahri:
He was son of Moulvi Muhammad Umar Kerio and was born in 1876 at village Khadhar in Taluka Sakrand. He got education from Moulana Obedullah Sindhi and also for completion of Religious Education got admission in Amrot Madressah. He served as Religious teacher in ‘Dar-ul-Irshad’ of Pir Jhando and ‘Madenat-ul-Ulum’ Madesssah of Bhendi. He was active leader of Khilafat Tahrik, Jamiat-ul-Ulema and Sindh Sagar Party. He was close associate of Moulana Obedullah Sindhi and Freedom Fighter of his own right. He breathed his last on 15th December 1964.
Moulvi Abdullah Laghari:
He was son of Nihal Khan and was born in 1871 at village Dad Laghari of Taluka Mirpur Mathelo. He after getting his Religious Eduvation joined Moulana Obedullah Sindhi’s task and cause at Amrote. When Moulana Sindh founded ‘Dar-ul-Irshad’ Madressah at Pir Jhando, he was asked to look arter academic and administration of that Institution. He was appointed as Colonel in army organized by Moulana Sindhi. He took part in Reshmi Roomal Tahrik, Khilafat Tahrik; Jamiat-ul-Ulema,; Hari Committee and Sindh Sagar Party. He was an outstanding Freedom Fighter, Religious Scholar and Politician. He breathed his last on 18th September 1958.
Moulvi Abdullah Mari:
He was son of Haji Qaisar Khan and was born on 1st January 1901 at Village Allah Bux Mari in District Sanghar. He after getting Religious Education established his own Madressah namely ‘Madressah Kamaliya’ for importinf education. He was author of 5 books. He took part in Freedom Movement and joined Khilafat Tahrik and also was sentenced to imprisonment in this regard.
Moulvi Abdul Haq Chandio:
He was son of Hafiz Baloch Khan and was born at Rawatsar of Taluka Chhachhro. After getting Religious Education he started rendering valuable services for the promotion of Religious Education in his area.He was Freedom Fighter of his own right and remained active leader of Khilafat Tahrik and Muslim League.He breathed his last on 28th September 1939.
Moulvi Ahmad Ali ‘Majzoob’:
He was outstanding Freedom Fighter, Religious Scholar and poet belonging to Tharparkar District. He started his political career with participating in Khilafat Party and movements launched by that party. After the party became non-functional, he joined Congress and later on became active member and leader of Khaksar Tahrik. It is said that the famous poetry of Makhdoom Abdul Rahim Girohri forecasting the political and social future of Sindh was his [Majzoob’s] contribution. He breathed his last on 18th February 1967.
Moulvi Ahmed Halai:
Son of Moulvi MuhammadHalai,born on 13.11.1896 at Halla Old.He got degree of Moulviship and startedimparting religious education in Maderssah.In 1920 he joined “KhilafatTahrik”and supported the Movement morally,financially and politically.Heremained “Preacher”of the Tahrik and was banned and later on sentenced toimprisonment for preaching,advocating and taking part in the KhilafatTahrik.This religious-minded freedom fighter breathed his last on 22.08.1956.
Moulvi Ahmed Malah:
Son of Nagyo Malah,born in 1887 at village Kando,taluka Badin.He gotreligious education and was awarded degree of Moulviship and later on startedimparted Islamic education.He was poet of his own right and his outstandingcontribution is the poetic translation of Quran.In 1920 he participated in“Khilafat Movement”and this freedom fighter was sentenced to 4 monthsimprisonment also.in 1925,he joined :Jamiat-ul-ulema-i-Sindh”and becameDistrict Nazim of that party for Badin.He died on 19th July 1969.
Moulvi Ahmed Memon :
Son of Muhammad Arif Memon,born in 1886 in Taluka Diplo.Got degree of Moulviship and startedimparting religious education.In 1920,he joined “Khilafat Tahrik”and after theend of this movement joined “Jamiat-ul-ulem-i-Sindh”.During the KhilafatMovement,he was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment.Died on 23.10.1956.
Moulvi Ahmad Mulvi:
He was son of Fazul Muhammad Abro of village Mullan Abra of the Distric Larkano. He got religious education from Moulvi Muhammad Hassan and started imparting education in his Madressah at Hyderabad. He also remained religious teacher in Balochistan. He started his own religious institution [Madressah] at his village and made cultivation of his Agricultural land as source of income. He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik. He breathed his last in 1932.
Moulvi Allah Bux ‘Abojho’:
He was from Mianwali and was appointed Salt Inspector in Sindh in 1880. He became close friend of Hassan Ali Effendi and played vital role in formation of Sindh Muhammadan Association. He was appointed Persian Teacher in Sindh Madressat-ul-Islam. He was elected as the member of the Karachi Municipality . He was poet also. He breathed his last in 1901.
Moulvi Allah Bux Baloch:
He was son of Abdul Halim of Banho Lakhr. After getting religious education from Moulana Attaullah Ferozshahi and Moulana Shafi Muhammad ‘Masjidi’, he started imparting religious education . He was poet and writer also. He wrote rejoinder to anti-Islam literature produced by Arya Samaj of Sindh. He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik and its Movements. He played vital role in organizing Khilafat Conference at Khairpur Nathan Shah. He breathed his last in 1920.
Moulvi Amir Muhammad Shah:
He was son of Syed Sodhal Shah of Aminani and was born in 1892. He after getting religious education from Moulvi Muhammad Arif of Parhyar and Moulvi Muhammad Hashim Ansari started his own institution at his villageAminani. He played his political role against British Government and remained associated with Khilafat Tahrik and later on Jamiat-ul-Ulema. He breathed his last on 26th of April 1949.
Moulvi Asadullah Shah:
Hakim Syed Haji Asadullah shah ‘Fida’ son of Allah Bux Shah was born on 30th of November 1869 at Old Tukhar. He got religious education from Hafiz Yousif, Moulana Muhammad Hassan Hyderabadi and Moulana Mahmood-ul-Hassan of Duoband. He edited ‘Bahar-I Akhlaq’ [1906] and wrote religious booklets. He was an outstanding poet of Sindhi and Persain. He was first rank Freedom Fighter and took active part in every movement launched against British Government. His political career started with his participation in ‘Silk Movement’. He played leading role in Khilafat, Jamiat-ul-Ulema and Muslim League. He breathed his last on 10th of February 1926.
Moulvi Deen Muhammad:
Son of Gahino Khan Chandio,born in Buthi of Taluka Mirokhan.He was certified Moulvi and established his own Maderssah for imparting religious education.When Moulvi Faiz-ul-Karim of Tharoshah issued “Fatwa”(Religious Judgement) in favour of British Government and against the Khilafat Movement, Moulvi Deen Muhammad endorsed that Fatwa,but very soon he realized his mistake and joined Khilafat Camp and proved himself as a local leader of the Khilafat and established its branches at various villages.He also refused to accept Government grant for his Maderssah.He breathed his last on 15.09.1931.
Moulvi Deen Muhammad“Adeeb”:
Son of Pandhi Khanchanno,born on 21.03.1897 in Feroz Shah.Got religious education and earneddegree of Moulviship.Srarted imparting religious education in Maderssahs.JoinedKhilafat Tahreek in 1920 and took very active part in it.Later on he joinedJamiat-ul-Ulema Sindh.1936 he joined Muslim Political Party.He was a famouspoet & translater and have added more than 20 books in Sindhi Literature/language.He breathed his last on 27.02.1973.
Moulvi Deen Muhammad Buthvi:
He was son of Gahno Khan Chandio and was born at Buthi of Taluka Mirokhan. He, after getting Religious education from various Madressahs opened his own institution for imparting education. He was an outstanding leader of Khilafat Committee of District Larkano. His name will be remembered as a Freedom Fighter of his own right. He breathed his last on 15th September 1931.
Moulvi Deen Muhammad Paatai:
Son of Muhammad KhanBaloch,born in 1891 at village Pat Gul Muhammad.He was awarded degree ofMoulviship after completing religious education.Started imparting education in Maderssahs.He took part in Freedom Movement and for that purpose he joined Muslim League.He breathed his last on 13.04.1960.
Moulvi Dost Muhammad:
Son of Akhund Abdul Waris Lakhmir.Born in 1875 at village Khabar Lakhmir.Got religious educationand became Moulvi.Started imparting religious education in Maderssahs.JoinedKhilafat Movement in 1920 and preached Freedom Movement in capacity of the“Mubaligh”of the Khilafat Tahreek.He died in 1935.
Moulvi Deen Muhammad ‘Wafai’:
He was son of Hakim Gul Muhammad Bhatti and was born on 4th April 1894 at village Bhatyoon of Taluka Garhi Yaseen.He completed his education in 1913 and joined Journalism in 1920. He remained editor of Al-Wahid, Tauheed and Azad. He was scholar of his own right and eighteen books are on his credit. He was an outstang Freedom Fighter and proved his worth as leader in Khilafat Committee, Jamiat-ul-Ulema and Jamina Nirbda Sindh Sagar Party. He breathed his last on 10th April 1950.
Moulvi Dur Muhammad Dol:
He was son of Mulla Vasul Muhammad and was born in 1886 at village Vasil Muhammad, near Jacobabad. He got Religious education from Moulvi Nabi Bux Odi and started imparting education at various places and for that purpose opened his Madressahs. He started his political career with joining Khilafat Committee and remained one of District leaders. He joined Jamiat-ul-Ulema also. He was an outstanding Freedom Fighter and breathed his last on 21 May 1951.
Moulvi Dur Muhammad“Khak”:
Son of Abdul RabKandhiro,born in 1895 in Village Kandhira Taluka Nasirabad District larkano.Gotreligious education and was awrded degree of the Moulviship.Started impartingeducation in Maderssahs.He was poet also.Joined Khilafat Movement in 1920 andMuslim League in 1940.He remained “Mubaligh”(Preacher) in both partiesand created awareness about Freedom Movement through his poetry.Hebreathed his last on 06.02.1981.
Moulvi Hamidullah Memon:
He was son of Gul Muhammad Memon of Belo village in Thatta District. He got religious education at Thatta and Larkano and remained student of Moulvi Abdul Rahim Khatti and Allama Attaullah Ferozshahi. He started impating education at village Sohu and Sujawal. He also spent on decade in Arabia. He took leading role in political activities and movement and remained associated with Khilafat Tahrik and Jamiat-ul-Ulema. He breathed his last in 1920.
Moulvi Illahi Bux Awan:
He was son of Ghous Bux and born in 1900 at Shikarpur. He got education from various teachers including Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti, teachers od Dauoband and Medical education from Hakim Ajmal of Delhi. He took part in movements and political activities of Khilafat Tahrik and Jamiat-ul-Ulema. He breathed his last in 1964.
Moulvi Imam-u-ddin Shah Rashdi:
He was son of Syed Rashid-u-ddin Shah Rashdi of Thullah. He was one of the outstanding Freedom Fighter . He took active and leading part in Khilafat Tahrik. He breathed his last on 11th September 1931.
Moulvi Khair Muhammad Nizamani:
He was son of Haji Muhammad Suleman and was born in 1908 at Nim Liyar. He got Religious education from Mazhar-ul-Ulum, Khado and Dar-ul-Irshad, Pir Jhando. He joined journalism and remained associated or editor of various papers and periodicals such as ‘Talib-ul-Ilm’ [Karachi], ‘Bedari’ [Karachi; ‘Khadim-ul-Islam’ [Hyderabad & Mirpurkhas]; ‘Bab-ul-Islam’ [Hyderabad] and ‘Qurbani’ [Karachi].He was writer and Freedom Fighter. During Khilafat Movement he was sentenced to imprisonment also.He took active and leading part in Khaksar Tahrik and also joined Muslim League . He was included as member of Majlis-i-Shora constituted in ZiaMartial Law regime.
Moulvi Khuda Bux Bhutto:
He was son of Moulvi Nizamuddin Bhutto of village Edan Bhutto. Hr got religious education from Moulvi Qazi Usman, Moulvi Yar Muhammad Rajanpuri and started imparting education. He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik. He breathed his last in 1941.
Moulvi Khush Muhammad:
He was son of Wahid Bux Dhang and was born in 1889 at Miro Khan. After getting Relogious education established his own Madressah at his native village, started imparting education. He produced more than 400 Religious Scholars from his institution under his supervision. He remained student of Moulana Obedullah Sindhi and was influenced by his political thoughts. That is why he took part in politics and played role in Khilafat, Jamiat-ul-Ulema and Muslim League. He breathed his last in 1976.
Moulvi Makhdoom Basruddin:
He was son of Makhdoom Ahmad Siddiqui of Sehwan and was born on 14th February 1866.He got religious education from Makhdoom Hassan-u-Allah Patai and also from Sindh Madressah, Karachi.He took active part in Khilafat Tahrik.
Moulvi Qazi Habibullah:
He was son of Qazi Abdullah and was born in 1894 at village Therhi of Khairpur Mirs. After getting religious education he opened his own Madressah known as ‘Dar-ul-Huda’ at his village. He took part in political activities, participated in movement launched against British Government and remained associated with Khilafat Tahrik, Jamiat-ul-Ulema and Muslim League.
Moulvi Qazi Taj Muhammad:
He was Qazi Abdul Pahman and was born in 1900 at Nasrpur. After getting religious education, he opened Madressah at Village Faqir Faiz Muhammad and later on taught in various Madressahs including ‘Mazhar-ul-Ulum’, Karachi. Due to taking part in Movement launched by Khilafat Tahrik, he was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. He breathed his last in 1929.
Moulvi Saadullah Ansari:
Son of Haji Abdul Haq Qureshi,bornin 1868 in Hala.He got Sanad(Certificate) of moulviship from MaderssahMazar-ul-Ulum Karachi.He was appointed as a Mufti (Judge) in Khairpur MirsState and later on started imparting education in various Maderssahs.He was apoet & Hakim also.He took part in Freedom Movement by joining KhilafatMovement in 1920.He breathed his last in 1944.
Moulvi Sahibdino Bhutto:
His father’s name was Khabar Bhutto and was born in 1864 at Village Qadirpur of District Jacobabad. After getting religious education he started teaching at his village. He took part in Khilafat Movemrnt. He breathed his last in 1931.
Moulvi Sadaruddin Shah:
He was son of Sharaf-u-din Bukhari and was born in 1910 at Muradpur in District Jacobabad.He after getting religious education joined Journalism and founded weekly ‘Tanzeem’. He took active part in the Movement for the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency ans also remained president of ‘Sindh Azad Party’, Muradpur branch. He played his role in Pakistan Movement and for this cause joined Muslim League. He breathed his last in 1975.
Moulvi shafi Muhammad Babar:
son of Muhammad Hassan,born inArzi Naich of the District larkano.After completing religious education hestarted imparting education in various Maderssahs.He took part in the Freedommovement by joining khilafat Tahreek in 1920.He took initiate in openingbranches of the Khilafat Tahreek .He breathed his last in 1940 .
Moulvi Shafi Muhammad Sodhar:
son of Wali Muhammad,born inSodhari.Got religious education and was awarded degree of Moulviship. Startedimparting education in Maderssahs.Participated in the Freedom Movement and forthis noble cause joined Khilafat Tahreek in 1920.He was a poet and known as“Masjidi”,he was Mubaligh(Preacher) of the Khilafat Tahreek and utilized talentand time to create awareness for the Freedom of the country.He breathed his last on 22.08.1945.
Moulvi Zahoor-ul-Hasan Dars:
He was son of Moulvi Abdul Karim and was born in 1905 at Karachi. He took religious rducation and also did Matriculation from N.J.V.High School and Inter from Saint Patric College of Karachi. He was a poet and Scholar of his own right. He joined Muslim League in 1938 and played role in the Pakistan Movement. He breathed his last on 14th November 1972.
Mrs. J. G. Allana:
Born at Karachi, entered the Assembly as Sindh's youngest legislator. Before her entry into the Assembly.She was rewarded, as she has been elevated in the Muslim League Ministry to the Ministerial rank of a Parliamentary Secretary. She was incidentally the second Muslim woman in the whole of India to be a Parliamentary Secretary. She was Better Half of the eminent politician and poet G.Allana and mother of Piyar Ali Allana, Education Minister Sindh in PPP Government.
Muhammad Ali A.K ALVI:
Born on 15th of February 1882 in Karachi.Got education from Sindh Madressah and N.J.V.High School.Belonged to the Business community of Karachi. Partner in Messers Yousif Ali Bhai Karimji & Co.Municipal Councillor [1922-1927], associated with business bodies and other organizations. (Source: ‘Who’s Who & Why’ -1932, Karachi)
Muhammad Ali Shah:
Son of K.B. Syed Hassan Ali Shah,born on 19th Sept.1906 in Matiari.He took part inpolitics and remained member of the District Local Bord Hyderabadbesides,member of the Sindh Assembly.He under the banner of Muslim Leaguestruggled for the freedom of the country.He breathed his last on 12.11.1961.
Muhammad Aslam Sheikh:
He was son of Khan Bahadur Muhammad Ibrahim Sheikh and was from Hyderabad Due to his valuable services he was honoured with title of Khan Sahib. After the death of late lamented leader Noor Muhmmad he shouldered the responsibilities of managing the Noor Mahomed High School, Hyderabad. He was a member of Hyderabad District Local Board for 10 years and a member of Hyderabad Municipality and was the Honorary Secretary of the Muslim Education Society, Hyderabad, and a member of D. G. National College Board and R.T.A. Hyderabad District. He was the Chairman of Lower Sind Zamindari Co-operative Bank Ltd. He took keen interest in co- operative movement and Muslim education.
Muhammad Ayub Khuhro, K.B:
In 1923, he was elected as a member to the Bombay Legislative Council and continued to be a legislator without a break.He presented the case for separation of Sind from Bombay before the Statutory Royal Commission on Indian Reforms in 1929 and before Miles-Irving Committee in 1931 and served as a member of Bryne conference in 1932. He was the chosen representative of Muslims, to give evidence before the joint Parliamentary Committee which he did in 1933 in London. He played a vital role in the movement of separation of Sindh but, played more aggressive role in imposing One-Unit on Sindh in 1954 and helped others in capacity of the Chief Minister in snatching provincial status from Sindh.He became Minister of P. W. D. first in 1940 when Sind was separated. Again he became the Revenue Minister in 1942. In 1939 & 1941 he was the leader of opposition in Sindh Legislative Assembly. He had all along been a Muslim Leaguer and some time the President of Provincial Muslim League.
Muhammad Usman Khan Soomro:
A Land Lord and Zamindar of Karachi District was a great figure in the politics of Sindh. He was the nominated member of Tatta Municipality and an Hon.Magistrate. He was the President of Karachi District Local Board and Chairman of the School Baard of Karachi District Local Board. The Hall of K. D. L. B. was named after him because of his services to the Board. He was on the Port Haj Committee and on various committees appointed by Sind Government.
Muhammad Yousif Khan Chandio:
He was landlord, and a young rising Muslim M.L.A. Mr. Mahomed Yousif had done a lot to show his merit as a Parliamentary Secretary to P. W. D. Minister in Mir Ministry and to Revenue Minister and in Sir Ghulam Hussain Ministry.
Mahomed Yousif was member of Karachi District Local Board for a number of years. He was the Chairman of the School Board and started two English High Schools and also opened Girls Schools. He was a member of Sind Madrasah Board. He is a loyal subject of His Majesty's Government and had, by his active co-operation as a deputy leader National War Front, collected considerable collection for War Fund from his district.He was a director of Zamindari Bank Ltd., of Karachi District.
Mukhi Gobindram Pritamdas:
He was from the family of famous Mukhis of Hyderabad. He was the first Hindu Minister of Sindh Government when Provincial autonomy started functioning in Sindh. He was a Land Lord and a Zamindar and the Mukhi of Sind Hindu Panchavat in Sind, President Hindu Sabha at Hyderabad, President Hindu Anath Asram, President Bankers' Association, Hyderabad Sind. He was the Chairman Mukhi Chandumal Valiram Panjrapore Association and a member N.W.R. Advisory Committee, Sindh Cotton Committee, D. G. Sind National College Board and N. H. Academy, Hyderabad.
Mukhi Hiranand Dewandas Dembla:
He was from Old Sukkur and belonged to the Mukhi Family and was their leading Mukhi. It was due to his efforts that Old Sukkur was saved from the havoc of Sukkur riots, because Mukhi Sahib was respected both by Hindus and Muslims.He was a Bench Honorary Magistrate and Special Magistrate for a number of years. He was the Managing Proprietor of the Dembla Flour Mills and Co., of Sukkur. He was also owner of some Cotton factories in Bahawalpur State where he was held in high esteem by the Nawab Sahib.
Mukhi Mangharam Gurdinomal:
He was from Hyderabad and was educated at Cambridge and practised as a Barrister for some time. His business took him abroad where he lived for many years. He started the Hyderabad Electric Supply Corporation Ltd., and run it as its Managing Director for more than 23 years. He was elected as the President of Hindu Panchayat Federation. He was a member of D. G. National College. It was entirely through his efforts that Om Mandli was banned. He took keen interest in Industries, Female education and Panchayats.He was the only Bhaibund who gave his daughters the highest education.
Mukhi Wadhumal Naraindas, R.S:
He was from Bhaibund community of Hyderabad. He was a Director of Hyderabad Electric Supply Co., and Jacobabad Electric Supply Co.and was is connected with many institutions of Bhaibund community which were for the advancement of Bhaibunds. He earned the title of Rai Sahib from the Government
Mulchand Dayaram Bhavnani:
He was a pioneer of film industry in India and one of the most famous film Directors in India:He married Miss Enakshi Ramrau, a noted film star.
M. P. Naraindas, R.B:
He was a Justice of Peace, Proprietor of Messrs. Naraindas & Co., (Karachi, Lahore and Jullunder) entered business at an early age at Quetta. He was one of the leading Automobile dealers in India, controlling trade practically in the whole of North.He was a social worker, philanthrophist, devoted much of his time in uplift of his community and his charitable nature extends co-operation to all the needy institutions throughout India. He donated a magnificent sum of Rs. 2 Lacs for the construction of a Children Hospital in Lahore, and had sponsored a few medical relief centres for the poor in Karachi.He opened Vishindevi Kanya Vidyalava, Karachi..
He was President of the Karachi Club; President of the Shikarpuri Panchavat for many years; Member of the Cantonment Board, 1st Class Honorary Magistrate and President of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya; President, Hindu Bathing Ghats Association and many other institutions in Sindh and Punjab.
