Sadiqali Moosajee Tapal:
He Land Loard, Merchant, Government Contractor from Bohra community of Karachi. He was the Chairman of Madressah Hussaini Primary School and a member of the Karachi Academy High School. He was a Municipal Corporator of the Karachi Municipal Corporation for a number of years and had worked on various committees of the same Corporation. He was the Chairman of Karachi Municipal Corporation Stores Committee. He was a leading leader of Bohra reformists party and was a partner of the famous firm of Ameejee Valee jee & Sons and was running the most notable Engineering work of Dock Engineering and Welding Works at Keamari which was the second biggest Engineering enterprise in Sindh.
Sadhu Hiranand:
Son of Dewan Shoukiram, born on 23.03.1863 in Hyderabad.He did Matric in 1879 and B.A in 1883.He earned position of a role-model in our history.He remained very active leader of the first ever Socio-political organization ofSindh-“Sindh Sabha”.He introduced the Congress in Sindh.He was a pioneer of“Barhmo samaj” in Sindh.Founded school in Hyderabad and published “Sarswati”& “Sudhar Patreeka”under his editorship.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.He was one of those leaders who gave vision about the political thinking.Sadhu Hiranand influenced the social & political future of his countr
SADHU T. L. VASWANI :
Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani was born 0n 25th November, 1878 in Hyderabad Sindh. When he was a boy, he attended the Academy at Hyderabad-Sind. As a boy, he first learned about the sacred texts called the Upanishads from Upadhyaya Brahmabandhav, a Brahmin from Bengal who adopted Christianity. Later in his lifetime, Sadhu Vaswani was recognized as an accomplished proponent of the Upanishads and a skilled interpreter of the Bible and the Qur'an.
He passed his Matriculation and completed his B.A. from the University of Bombay in 1899. After completing his B.A. examination, he received the Ellis Scholarship and became a Dakshina Fellow at D.J. Sind College in Karachi while studying for his master's degree. He received his M.A. degree also from the University of Bombay in 1902. He then asked his mother for permission to devote his life to the service of God and man. His mother desired that her son have success in life and would not agree. As a result, Vaswani agreed to take a teaching job at his alma mater, Union Academy. His mother sought to arrange a marriage for her son but Vaswani vowed to remain a brahmachari and never to marry. He soon accepted a position as Professor of History and Philosophy at Metropolitan College in Calcutta. There in Calcutta Vaswani found his guru, Sri Promotholal Sen, called Naluda.
After receiving his M.A. degree, at the age of 22, Vaswani took a job at Union Academy, his alma mater. After a few months, he accepted a position as a Professor of History and Philosophy at City College, Kolkata in 1903. In 1908 he moved to Karachi to join D. J. Science College as Professor of English and Philosophy, before participating in the Indian independence movement.
In July 1910, when Vaswani was 30 years old, he and his guru, Sri Promotholal Sen, sailed from Mumbai to Berlin. In August 1910, they participated in the Welt Congress or the World Congress of Religions in Berlin. Sadhu Vaswani spoke to the conference as a representative of India and expressed a message of peace, tranquility, the helping and healing of India, and Atman. He founded Sadhu Vaswani Mission in 1929, in Hyderabad.
He was 40 years old when his mother died. He fulfilled his promise to her to work and make an income during her lifetime, but after her funeral he resigned his employment. He was an early supporter of Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement. Upon his motion and under his influence the Sind Political Conference of the Indian National Congress passed a resolution regarding the NonCooperation program. He wrote many books, which include: India Arisen; Awake, Young India!; India's Adventure; India in Chains; The Secret of Asia; My Motherland; Builders of Tomorrow; and Appostles of Freedom. The Government of India issued a postage stamp in his honor. He breathed his last on 16th of January 1966.
Santdas Mangharam:
Advocate of Hyderabad was a leading lawyer of his days. Though an advocate he dedicted his life to the service of Sindh. He was one of those who gave Sindh a political life. A trained and tried leader he tried his best upto the end of his life to bring about Hindu-Muslim Unity in Sindh. Being one of the closest friends of late Hon'ble Ghulam Mahomed Bhurgri and a true disciple of late Dr. Annie Besant of Theosophical Society, he did not leave any stone unturned to bring about everlasting unity between the two sister communities of Sind. It was men like Mr. Santdas who saved Hyderabad from communal quarrels. He was not cnly an advocate of out standing merit, but a leader of a sterling character. Late Mr. Santdas will be known in the history of Sind as a towering personality in politics more than a leading lawyer of ability and importance.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi)
Sardar Haji Muhammad Lukman:
He was son of Sardar Muhammad Yakub.He was a member of Nawabshah District Local Board and a member of the Standing Committee of the same Board. He was a nominated Member of Taluka Board, Shandadpur for a number of years. He was the president of Sunjoro Taluka Zamindar Association and the Chairman of Sunjoro Medical Board. He was nominated on the Agriculture Board by the Sindh Government. He was a member of Sindh Madrasah Board and its Standing Committee. He was also a member of Naushoro Feroz Madrasah Board. He was a Patron of Muslim Jamait Gharikhatta, Karachi, Patron Nanjuwan Muslim Jamait, Nawabshah. Member of the Self Government Institute in Sindh.. He was the President of Sunjoro Masjid Board.He as a Sub-National leader took keen interest in National War front movement.
Sardar Muhammad Yakub:
After passing his matriculation examination of the Bombay University in 1875 standing first among the Sindh Candidates, he entered as a clerk in Revenue Department. By his hard work and dint of merit he rose to the highest post which an Indian could hold in those days of Deputy Commissionership of Tharparkar. In 1903 he was appointed as the Vazir of Khairpur State which post he held till his death. Sardar Sahib had a passion for education. The Khairpur High School and Boarding House were his creations. It was he who modernised Khairpur State by building the most magnificient buildings the noblest among them being the present Faiz Mahal. He was elected as a member of Bombay Legislative Council from Sind in 1904 and he did very useful work for the betterment of Zamindars there. He presided over the Dacca Muhammdan Education Conference. He remained president of the Sindh Muhammadan Association also. (Source: Dr.Mumtaz Bukhari’s Ph.D Thesis on the topic of The Role of Sindh Madressah & Mirza Kalich Baig’s History of Khairpur).
Sardar Tirathsingh J. Lalvani:
He Was a Municipal Corporator, Karachi, and the Sikh representative on Shromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Amritsar. Was the Chairman of the Reception Committee of Sindh Sikh Conference held in Karachi in 1941 He was a trustee and member of various religious trusts and committees.His famous firm of J. Tirath & Co., doing business in Drugs and Medicines in Karachi was the first Sindhi enterprise in Chemist line started in 1918, doing business in India and outside, representing sonic of the most leading Foreign and Indian Manufacturing Firms of Medicines. The firm represented the most notable Indian Manufacturing concern of Calcutta the Bengal Chemical & Pharmaceutical Works Co., Ltd. He was known in Sindh as the pioneer in the art of advertising. Before him no one in Sindh knew the value of advertising. (Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Shafi Muhammad Mangio:
Son of Muhammad Bachal,born in1890 at village Chhatan Shah of Taluka Sakrand.He was Dastarband Alim(Certified Moulvi). He took active part in the Freedom Movement and for achieving this noble aim,he joined Khilafat Tahreek,later on Sindh Azad Jamaitand Jamina Narbida sindh Saghar Party of Moulana Obaidullah Sindhi.He also tookpart in the Movement for the separation of Sindh from Mombai Presidency.He died in 1970.
Shafi Muhammad Nizamani:
He was son of Mir Muhammad Nizamani and was born in 1892 at Karam Khan Nizamani of Taluka Hala. Though, he was a Religious scholar but tool interest in social and political activities. He was a member of the District Council, Hyderabad. He took active part in the Movement for the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. He was an active leader of Khaksar Tahrik of Allama Masriqui. He breathed his last in 1970.
Seth Alibhoy Karimji Alavi:
He was the founder of the famous firm Yusafali Alibhoy Karimji & Co., Napier Road, Karachi. The firm was started by him in 1896. It is one of the most reputed firm of Karachi, doing Export and Import business. It exported grain, flour, etc., and imported Sundries, Piece Goods, Hardware, etc. They were the representatives of the world famous American Company of Messrs. Muller & Phipps (India) Ltd., dealing in various wares all over the world. They also represented the well-known file manufacturers Messrs. Nicholson File Co. The firm also represented the Eagle Star Insurance Company Ltd., The Western Assurance Co., Ltd., and The Eastern Federal Insurance Co., Ltd. (Source: ‘The Courful Personalities of Sindh’, bu M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Bulchand Thakurdas:
Better known amongst his large circle of friends as Major Bulchand he spent a large part of his life in Japan from 1912 to 1936 with frequent visits to India in between.
Apart from having one of the largest and most efficiently organized export concerns in Japan, Messrs. Kewalram & Bulchand, with connections throughout the world and own offices at Yokohama, Shanghai, Singapore, Sumatra, Bombay, Karachi, and also in London, Spain and France, he was one of the most prominent citizens of Yokohama, doing every-thing possible to promote Indian interests in Japan and to foster Indo-Japanese cultural, social and trade relations.
He was a very popular personality there, and amongst other things, was President of The Indian Merchants Association at Yokohama and also the first President of The Indian Social Society at Kobe.He also opened a branch at London, a similar export organization, which, in spite of the war, was carrying on -being managed by the European staff.
After his return from London in September 1940, Mr. Bulchand he become a keen industrialist and expanded his interests in India. He was a co-owner of The National Textile Printing Works, a silk printing factory at Bombay, and was the Managing Director of Sind Steel Corporation at Karachi.The Major was a prominent member of the Karachi Club. (Source: ‘Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Chandanmal Moolchand:
He was a Land Lord, Zamiudar and the well known Sindh Work Merchant, was the famous proprietor of Pohoomall Bros. (Europe). He was the President of Sind work merchants' Association for two years in succession because of his valuable services to the Bhaibund community. During the time of Quetta Earth Quake in 1935 he was the President of Quetta Earth Quake Relief Committee of Hyderabad. He was a member of Fair Prices Shops, Nursing Association of Hyderabad Civil Hospital, Red Cross Society, S. P. C. A. Hyderabad and Post and Telegram Association.He was a member of Masonic lodges of Hyderabad and a Director of Rotary Club of his City. He contributed monthly towards the funds of Wounded Soldiers' Canteen at Hyderabad Station. He was on the Managing Committee of Bhaibund Club of Hyderabad.He was also a member of both Jail Committees of Hyderabad. For all his valuable services he was awarded Medal and a Sword of Honour by the Sindh Government and was made a Justice of Peace. His contributions and collections for War Funds in Hyderabad as Sub-leader National War front, were much appreciated by the authorities. He was a Director of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company.
Seth Doongursee S. Joshi:
First of all he worked as a Brokers to M;`s. David Sassoon & Co., Ltd., Bombay in its opening in 1904. At the same time he enlarged his own business and soon rose to prominence as a merchant in the city. In 1919 he was elected President of the All India Pushkarna Brahmin Conference.He has sent out several deserving students of his own community as well as other Brahmin communities for higher studies both here in India as well as to England. He was a fervent advocate of Female Education, in which cause he donated a handsome sum of Rs. 20,000!- to the Gujarati Education Society for its Girls High School, which was named after his amiable wife, Shrimati ,Jhaverbai. He was a great compassion for the dumb and infirm animals and managed the Karachi Panjrapore Association, an institution for the betterment and service of the suffering animals, of which remained the President.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Ghanumal Tarachand:
He was a leading Land Lord and Zamindar of Tharparkar District. He was elected un-opposed as the member of Sindh Legislative Assembly. He was Justice of Peace also.
Seth Ghulam Hussain Ebrahimjee Lotia:
He was as a front rank leader of Bohra Community of Karachi. He was the General Secretary of Faiz Hakimi, a Bohra organization of world importance for over 25 years. He was the President of Faiz Hussaini Trust a world wide organization of Bohras for Pilgrims. He was an important member of Madrasah Hussaini and also he was the managing trustee of A. A. Mendrawalla Trust.He was a generous, gentle and kind towards one and all who came in contact with him.He was the first Bohra advocate in Sindh, Punjab and Baluchistan.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Haji Imambux Haji Chandu:
He was Justice of Peace, Land Lord and General Contractor belonging to Marwari community of Karachi. He was a Municipal Corporator of the Karachi Municipal Corporation for about 4 years. He was a member of Haj Port Committee. He was the President of Marwari Slata Jamiat of Karachi. He was a member of Sindh Madressah Board and Muhmmadan Education Committee. He was the President of Ranchore Line Muslim League Council. Seth Haji Imambux had given thousands in charity and his charity. He presented a floating cup to the Sindh Madressah Old Boys Association which run an annual tournament of football. The income realised from the gate fee of the tournament is used for the purpose of fees for the poor Muslims students studying in Sindh Madressah.
Seth Harchandrai Vishindas:
Born in 1862 at village Manjho of the District Dadu.Did matric from Govt.High school Karachi.He get degree of the graduation from Elphinstone college 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 Honrary Secretary for some time.He was a member of the Karachi Municipality from 1888 to 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 Mombai Legislative Council as a representative of the Municipalities of Sindh.He was the member of the ‘Rasai Commission’ appointed by the Mombai Govt., member of Matiari Firing committee, Trustee of the Port of Karachi for 9 years and its Vice chairman 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 Congress man and was the Chairman of the Reception committee of Congress Annual Session of 1913 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 loving freedom movement as a cause. It was in 1928 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.He breathed his last on way to the Council-chamber. Seth Harchandrai 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. Hewas a towering personality of Sind. After passing his Law examination in 1885 he started his practice in Karachi and soon rose to be one of the best lawyers of Sind. He had a passion for Politics, because he was inspired with true zeal to serve the people of his province.
He was a member of Karachi Bar Association for 42 years and had acted as the Hon. Secretary for some time. He was a member of the Karachi Municipality from 1888 to 1899. From 1899 to 1910, he was the legal advisor to Karachi Municipality. From 1911 to 1921 he was the President of Karachi Municipality. As the President of Karachi Municipality he did a lot to modernise our City. He is one of the Makers of the Modern Karachi, "the Queen of the East". From 1910 to 1921 he was a member of Bombay Legislative Council as a representative of the Municipalities of Sindh. He did very useful work as a member of the Bombay Council and exposed the evils of Rasai and Lapo and was one of the members of Rasai Commission appointed by the Bombay Government. He was also a member of Matiari Firing Committee appointed by the Government. He was a Trustee of the Port of Karachi for 9 years and was its Vice-Chairman thrice. He was a member of Standing Committee of D. J. Sind College and was one of the founders of Karachi Club.
The book ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’provides information about him in the following words:He was a strong Congress man and was the Chairman of the Reception Committee of Congress of 1913 and was President of many Congress Conferences held in Sind. He was a great believer of Hindu Muslim Unity and was a Sufi by temperament. His love for his country and his loyalty to his party made him leave his sick bed to go to Delhi to vote for the Boycott of Simon Commission in 1928 and the journey from Karachi to Delhi at the advanced age of 66, was too much for him. He died on his way to the council-chamber; his physical remains were cremated on the banks of the sacred Jamna; and late- Pandits Motilal Nehru and Madan Mohan Malaviya, , late Mr. V. J. Patel, and Lala Lajpatrai were among his pall bearers.. At Delhi, the "Hindustan Times" described the event thus : "Every seat in every gallery was occupied, and even the ladies' gallery was packed not with the proverbial sardines, but with more picturesque butterflies. An animated full dress debate was expected and punctually at eleven o'clock almost every member was in his scat. But little did the busy whips, the officials swaggering in morning coats, the Nationalists and the Swarajists, all hopeful of a signal triumph, realise that before the bell for the division lobby would ring, another and more useful knell announcing the death of Mr. Harchandrai Vishindas, the oldest member of the Assembly, would sound and spread its pall of grief over the chamber. Little did these gentlemen know that at that very time, the great hero who at the risk of his life had undertaken to come to Delhi to record his lack of faith in the Simon Commission, was already preparing to lay himself on the altar of martyr-dom. Immediately after lunch I saw the non-official whips busy telephoning to various hospitals to obtain an ambulance to convey the brave Harchandrai to the Assembly. "Don't get him if he is not' fit," said one gentleman. "But he simply insists on coming," said one of the whips. They knew not that Mr. Harchandrai at that time had passed the stage when ambulances were needed, and had cast his vote finally and definitely in the lobby of immortality."
Seth Harchandrai Manurnal:
He was a Zamindar and Land Lord of TharParkar District, He was the President of Thar Parkar Hindu Panchayat and a member of Mirpurkhas Municipality. He comes from a very respectable Hindu family. His great grandfather had rendered services to British Government and he was given Jagirs for the services done by his forefathers
Seth Harilal:
He was son of R.B.Udhavdas. He remained a Municipal Councillor of Karachi Municipal Corporation and a Councillor of Shikarpur Municipality. He took keen interest in Municipal affairs and was the Chairman of Public Health and Markets Committee of Karachi Municipal Corporation.He was Justice of Peace also.
Seth Hashim Haroon:
He hailed from the Khatri Community, and was born at Karachi in 1892. In 1904, he was made an apprentice in the business of his father, which was that of printer and binder.His press was recognised as great press in the whole of India. He had won rare distinctions in art-printing and was awarded Silver and Gold medals. His ingenuity obtained appreciation and applause even from for-flung America and England. He became the President of the Khatri Jamait in 1933.In recognition of his meritorious services, the Government of Sindh made him justice of Peace in 1943
Seth Jethanand Hiranand:
He was fromBhatia Community of Thatta, Karachi. He was the senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Hiranand Versimal the prominent Pearl Merchants and Zamindars and had a large connection in Pearl with the Persian Gulf. He was the Honorary Secretary of the Karachi Panjrapore Association; Honorary Liquidator of the Karachi Urban Co-operative Bank, Ltd., and a Trustee of Krishina Panjrapore, Thatta ; Director of Sind Observer & Mercantile Steam Press, Ltd., and Sind Daily Mail, Ltd., and Hindustan Safe Deposit Co., Ltd., Vice-Chairman of the Karachi Indian Merchants' Association ; Buyers' and Shippers' Chamber ; Gujrat Vidyalaya High School Chairman,Hindu Co-operative Bank, Ltd., Karachi ; on the Managing Committee of S. P. C. A. and Sharda Mandir, President of Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Karachi.
Seth Jhamandas Ramchand:
He remained as President of Mirpurkhas Municipality for a number of years, and also a member of District Local Board, Thar Parkar. He was the proprietor of Seth Pahlumal Motiram Cotton Ginning Factory Mirpurkhas, the President of Sind Cotton Ginning Association, Hyderabad. He was a leading Land Lord and Zamindar of Tharparkar Distt. For his services to the Public and Government he earned the title of Rai Sahib..
Seth Jethsingh Ramsingh:,
He was proprietor of Ramsing Talkies known as Rama Talkies. He was one of the leading Land Lords of Karachi and one of the Pioneers of Film Industries in Sindh.
Seth Lolumal Rewachand:
He remained Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for P.W.D. Local Self Government. He was an Honorary Magistrate for 10 years, he was a member of Mehar District Local Board for three years and a member notified Mehar Municipality for 20 years. He was an important member of the Mehar Hindu Panchayat and a life member of the Mehar High School and was a member of National War Front, Mehar.
Seth Mangaldas Rewachand:
He was a Land Lord, Banker, Merchant and Zamindar and a leading land owner of Karachi District. He was a member Karachi District Local Board, President, Hindu Panchayat of jati, owned rice factory known as Rewa Rice Factory at Hyderabad, Jati and Karachi and builder of houses in Karachi known as Rewa Mansions, etc.
Seth Manoohhai Doongursee:
Joined his father's business in 1021, and was appointed Broker of Messrs. David Sassoon & Co., Ltd., as partner of his father in 1924. He was a member of the Board of Karachi Port Trust 1930-32, Vice-President of Buyers and Shippers' Chamber, having served on its Committee for over 15 years. Senior Vice-President of the Karachi Indian Merchants' Association for 1936 and 1941 and President of the Gujarati Education Society for over 16 years. Manoobhai was a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Karachi Health Association, a Trustee of the Gujarati Education Society Trust and Health Association, Managing Partner of the firm of Doongursee and Sons, Director, Sind Observer and Mercantile Steam Press Ltd. He was also Director of the Sind Daily Mail Ltd., The Bombay Fire and General Insurance Co., Ltd., & The Hindusthan Safe Deposit Co.,. Ltd., and was a member of the Local Committee of the Bank of India Ltd., Hon : Secretary, Ayurvedic Tuberculosis Relief Association, Assistant Secretary, Ramkrishna Mission and a member of the Managing Committee of the Karachi Panjrapore Association.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Naraindas Lilaram Rupani:
He was a Land Lord and Zamindar of Tando Jam and owner of a Cotton and Ginning Factory and also a Pressing Factory at Tando Jam. He took keen interest in social and religious affairs of his town and he was an important member of Tando Jam Hindu Panchayat.
Seth Naraindas Pohoomull:
He was born in 1888. He was a proprietor of the well known firm of Messrs. Pohoomull Brothers (India) with branches all over the world. Seth Naraindas Pohoomull apart from being a leading Sind work merchant was a man of considerably charitable disposition. He was a philanthropist and run a charitable dispensary for years in memory of his revered father Seth Pohoomull Khiamal in Hyderabad.He constructed a stall at the Railway Station of Hyderabad Sindh where Indian Soldiers while going to their Homes receive free refreshments, and to monthly expenses of which he had also conrtibuted. He contributed Rs. 2,000, - to the Lady Dufferin Hospital Fund for Maternity Home which also runs in the name of Seth Pohoomull Khiamal at Hyderabad. Rao Bahadur Seth Naraindas Pohoomull was awarded Sword of Honour for rendering valuable services to the Government and also for donating laudable amount to Lady Dufferin Hospital and Maternity Home. He was a patron of education started the First Sindhi School for Boys and Girls at Bombay. He gave free scholarships to many poor students of all Boys' and Girls' Schools at Hyderabad Sind. He was a member of Lady Dufferin Hospital Committee, Chief Patron of Scrap Committee and also Vice-Patron of Civil Hospital Nursing Association of Hyderabad. He was a sub-Leader of National War Front and a President of Sindhi Association of Bombay. He is a member of Fair Price Committee and also a member of Managing Committee of Jacobabad Electric Supply Co. He was Honorary Magistrate and Municipal Councillor of Hyderabad Municipality. (Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’ & other Sources).
Seth Muhammad Usman:
He was son of Khan Bahadur Abdul Sattar a prominent personality of Memon Community of Karachi. He was a Director of Quetta Electric Supply Company in the year 1938 and 1940, and also was a Municipal Commissioner in Quetta during the year 1938-1939. He was elected and nominated in place of his father who had retired from both after the Quetta Earth-quake. He was leading Military Contractor and was an important member of the Karachi Club, and various other Clubs of Karachi.
Seth Mulla Isaji Ismailji Ferozeporewala:
He was the proprietor of the famous and well known firm of Messrs. Ismailji Alibhoy & Son, Ferozeporewalla, dealing in general wares on Builder Road, Karachi. The firm representing some of the world reputed Manufacturers such as R. E. Dietz Co., New York, World's biggest Makers of Hurricane lanterns, Messrs. Masters Locks Co., U. S. A., Messrs. Husqvarna Vapen fabriks, Sweden, Manufacturers of Household wares and many other well-known manufacturers.He was Hon : Secretary of Faiz-e-Hakimi, the committee of Dawoodi Bohra Jamait of Karachi, also a trustee of Faize-Husaini a world wide Bohra pilgrim organisation. He was the Vice-Chairman of Mohomediyah School Board, and Chairman of Quettawalla Charitable Hospital.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’ , by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Partabrai Khaisukhdas:
He was Land Lord, Zamindar and Factory Owner.Also known as known as a great Nationalist of Sindh. He was a Congress Leader from 1917 to 1933, member Mirpurkhas Municipality for 12 years and was the President of same Municipality for a number of years. He was the member of Tharparkar District Local Board and its Vice-President for 10 years. He was the Proprietor of Cotton Ginning Pressing Factories of Mirpurkhas. He was a Justice of Peace and member of Sindh Legislative Assembly.
Seth Pessumal Mulchand Khiani:
He was the Sind work merchants associated with the firm of Messrs. Pohoomal & Brothers.He was a Municipal Councillor of Hyderabad Sind for 15 years, was its Vice-President too, and Hon : Magistrate for a number of years.
Seth Radhakishindas Naraindas Ahuja:
He was the proprietor of M/s. R. N. Ahuja & Co., the leading Photographers. He established his shop in Elphinstone Street, Karachi in 1938. He was one of the Capitalist partners in the leading concerns of Photographers Messrs. D. A. Ahuja & T. N. Ahuja & Co. of Rangoon which was established in 1885 in Rangoon, with branches. These leading concerns of photography were famous all over Burma and known throughout the world. They were sole Agents & Distributors for Burma, for practically all the well known Photographic Manufacturers throughout the world, i. e. Kodak, Agfa, Solo, etc.
Seth Rewachand Bhagchand:
He was a leading Zamindar of Karachi District. He was a member of Karachi District Local Board for 23 years. He was the President, Hindu Panchayat. He was a keen businessman.
Seth Rijhumal Gopaldas Bhervani:
He was son of Gopaldas Bhervani, a Land Lord Zamindar and Rice Factory proprietor was much respected personality of Tando Jam and Badin. He was the member of District Local Board, Hyderabad and was Chairman Sanitary Committee Badin.He was the President of the Hindu Panchayat Badin and the Sub-Leader National War Front. Rai Sahib was awarded a Lungi and Title by the Governor at Hyderabad Darbar for his services rendered to the War Efforts.
Seth Rewachand J. Advani:
He was a Land Lord, Zamindar and Banker, was a leading Zamindar of Karachi District and was a member of Karachi District Local Board. He was a member of Hindu Panchayat and Justice of Peace.
Seth Rupchand Seoomal Bhirvani:
He was a leading Land Lord and Zamindar and the proprietor of Cotton Ginning and Pressing factory of Tando Jam. He was the President of Tando Jam Hindu Panchayat.
Seth Shamdas Teckchand:
He was a member of District Local Board Tando Bago for 8 years and an important member of Tando Jam Hindu Panchayat. He was a Land Lord and a Zamindar.
Seth Shivji Kothari:
He was a leading Land Lord, and a business man of Karachi. He was also interested in the then newly established Steel industrial concern of which he was the Managing Director. He was the President, Karachi Aero Club Ltd., President, Rotary Club of Karachi. Managing Director, Sindh Observer, Director, Sindh Daily Mail Ltd., Member of the Board of Karachi Indian Merchants Association, Member of the Board of Buyers and Shippers' Chamber, Hon : Secretary, Gujrat Education Society, Hon : Treasurer, Ayurvedic Tuberculosis Relief Association and 0jha Sanatorium, Hon : Treasurer, Sind Boys Scout Association, Joint Hon : Secretary and Treasurer, Karachi Children Welfare Society and Remand Home, Chairman, Chaturbhuj Parpia Trust. He had been a member of the Karachi Municipal Corporation, a Trustee of the Port of Karachi and a member of the North Western Railway Advisory Committee, in the past.
Seth Sobhraj Chetomal:
Born in 1879 at Shikarpur. He was outstanding social worker, political leader & businessman of his times. He made handsome donations for social work in sindh such as Rs 40,000 for Women’s dispensary & kishin Devi Sobhraj Meternity Home in Karachi, Rs 20,000 to Sukkur Municipality for establishment of Maternity Home and Rs 7,500 for promotion of Scout movement in Sindh. He remained Councillor of Karachi for 20 years. He remained President of the “Social Service League” and “Karachi Indian Merchants Association”for years.He was also Vice President of “kanya Maha Vidyala”.Keeping in view his social stand & contribution, Government honoured him as First class Honourary Magistrate.In capacity of the Vice president of the “Sindh Hindu association”. He took part in the freedom movement. He breathed his last on 20.11.1928.
Seth Sukhdev Udhavdas:
He was grandson of Rai Bahadur Seth Vishindas Nihalchand.He was born in 1896 and was a Zamindar and Cotton Merchant, Karachi.He was the Director, Karachi Cotton Association Ltd.Member Managing Committee, Karachi Indian Merchants Association ; Trustee, Karachi Port Trust Board ; Member, Board of Refrees, Excess Profit Tax 1940 ; Member, Sindh Provincial Congress Election Tribunal ; Member Sindh Cotton Committee; Member Provincial Transport Authority, Sindh. In 1942 resigned Port Trust, Sindh Cotton Committee P. T. A. as Protest at Gandhi and other Congress Members arrest. Arrested and made security Prisoner on 21st October 1942. He was released from Sukkur Special Prison on 28th June 1943. Was Director of Karachi Hindu Co-operative Bank 1937-39 and its Chairman 1938-39. Took part in Satyagrah Movements 1930 and 32, and 1942. Twice jailed and fined Rs. 3500/-. During last Great War, joined as Sepoy in Indian Defence Force. (Source: ‘The Colourful Personalites of Sindh;, by M.U.Abbasi).
Seth Tahilram Seth Teckchand Bhirvani:
He was a leading Land Lord and a Zamindar of Tando Jam and a member of District Local Board Hyderabad. He was awarded a Sword of Honour by The Governor of Sindh at Hvderabad Durbar. He was a leading member of Tando Jam Hindu Panchayat and was a very keen social, religious and political worker of his town.
Seth Tarachand Dharamdas:
He was Zamindar, Land Lord and Merchant of "Thar Parkar District and nephew of late Seth Sitaldas and took keen interest in politics after the murder of his uncle. He was loved and liked both by Hindus and Muslims and he also served both communities in capacity of a member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly.
Sheikh Abdul Majeed;
Son of Dewan Lilaram,born on 7th july 1889 in Thatta. His Hindu name was Jethanand.He became a Muslim in 1908.Started his political career as a Political Secretary to Rais Ghulam Muhammad Bhugri.He took part in Reshmi Roomal Tahreek and joined Congress in 1914.He participated in most of Annual Sessions of the all-India Cogress.He earned imprisonment for many times.After the Movement for the separation of Sindh from Mumbai he joined to Muslim League camp.He was a sincere and humble Freedom fighter.The fine record of selfless service of Sheikh Sahib was so much respected by the Muslims of Sindh that he defeated Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto then the Advisor to H. H. The Governor of Sindh in his own constituency of Larkana.In Sir Ghulam Hussain first Ministry, Sheikh Sahib was a Parliamentary Secretary. In the Ministry of Mir, he was a Minister. He along with Ghulam Muhammed Bhurgri and Harchandrai worked for the emancipation of Sindh.After the creation of Pakistan, though, he stood ignored but, played vital role as desired by political situation of the country. In movement launched against One-Unit, he played praise worthy role and same was case during agition against Ayub regime. He worked for restoration of democracy. He breathed his last on 24.05.1978.
Shivaram Tillumal Advani:
He was born in 1904. He did B.A in 1927 and LL. B in1929. He was appointed Sub-Judge in 1933. He also served as Secretary, Sindh Legislative Assembly.
Shewaram Dewanmal Vazirani R.B:
He was first nominated as Municipal Councilor, Karachi Municipality, in 1906; was appointed Member, Karachi District Local Board, 1909. Honorary Magistrate in 1911, was the first elected non-official President of the Karachi District Local Board, a predomintntly Mahomedan constituency, which office he held from 1920 to 1928, three successive triennial terms ; again elected by the same constituency as President for the triennial term commenced from 1-4-1937: was made a Rao Sahib in 1921; Rao Bahadur in 1927; Awarded Kings Silver Jubilee Medal 1935; In recognition of his services the District Local Board named their new Ferry Steamer plying between Thatta and Sujawal after him, as also the Rest House at Mangho Pir the Karachi Municipal Corporation named the Keamari Sindhi boys school after him, was Founder (in conjunction with Mr. H.N. Crouch Additional Judicial Commissioner of Sindh) of the Louise Lawrence Institute Karachi; Chairman, Municipal Gardens and Zoo Committee 1926 ; Chairman, Karachi Municipal School Board, 1927-30 Member of the following Local Bodies.
Sikandar Ali Baloch:
First leading male anchor of First Sindhi Channel Ktn, Sikander Ali Balhani Baloch was born and raised in small village Haji Kahiro Khan Balhani which literally in backwaters. He completed his high school and college education at Guddu Kashmore, and joined Sindh University Jamshoro from where he graduated in Public administration securing First class First position. He started his professional career in journalism as Cultural and showbizz reporter of daily Kawish and KTN in 2003.He was recognized for excellence of his work and given Best Cultural Reporter Award in 2003. Subsequently he was selected as a News Caster of KTN Dubai studio. He also won best news caster award from KTN in year 2005 and 2007. During his stay at Dubai and Thailand Studio he made documentaries for KTN and was given best foreign journalist award by Shiawatra Satellite at Bangkok Studio. During his stay abroad he represented KTN as reporter events in different countries like UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia ,UAE, Thailand and contributed in daily Kawish as travelogue writer. He moved to USA in 2008 for media course and worked for Sangeet Radio Houston as RJ and Producer where he also got best Radio Host award. He also remained associated with Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) as media coordinator and reported on their annual gatherings and was awarded Excellence of achievement Journalist award by SANA in 2008 and World Sindhi Congress award of Best host and Reporter in 2010 in London and USA. He came back to Pakistan in 2011 and resumed his work with KTN as News Anchor. Lately he has joined Government of Sindh as media consultant in Information department and continues with his literary enterprises a freelance columnist.His ideal leaders are Nelson Mandela,GM Syed and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. He is fond of poetry and music He has gift of good voice and sings songs with his friends. Like mastery of voice he has facility with words as well. He is a good writer also. (Source:Information provided by Najima Mir).
Sir Ghulam Hussain:
Born in 1579. He took his degree in Law from the Bombay University and started his practice in 1904. He was the first non-official President of Hyderabad District Local Board. In 1920 he was the elected member of the Bombay Legislative Council and later on he was appointed as a minister of Bombay from January 1921 and continued to be a minister on three consecutive occasions. He was a member of Bombay Executive Council and the leader of the Bombay Legislative Council. He was deputed to the Round Table Conference by the Central Government twice. He was elected as a member of the Indian Legislative Assembly from the Sind Land Lord Constituency in 1934. When Sind was separated he was appointed as the President of the Sind Advisory Council. He was elected to the Sind Legislative Assembly in 1937. He was the first Premier of Sind when the Provincial Autonomy started functioning in Sind.
Sir Haji Abdullah Haroon:
Born in very poor family on 7th Nov.1872.Due to poverty could not continue education,left school after passing 3rd standered.Took part in politics from 1910 and performed his political responsibilities from almost all political plateforms such as Congress,Khilafat Tahreek and Muslim League.Played leading role in KhilafatTahreek, Movement for separation of Sindh from Mombai Presidency etc.Remained member of the Karachi Municipality and Mumbai Council.Presided over Sindh Provincial Conference held in Sokkur.He was master mind behind the Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Movement that paved way for the bifurcation of Sindhi socity into Muslim & Hindu communities. He was Freedom Fighter of his own right.He breathed his last on 27.04.1942
SIR HUGH DOW:
Governor of Sind. Born 8th May 1886. Educated : Aske's Hatcham School, University College, London. Married, Ann, daughter of J. Sheffield, one son and one daughter. Entered Indian Civil Service, 1909 and served as Assistant Collector in Sind. Municipal Commissioner for Surat, 1916-18. Assistant Commissioner in Sind for Civil Supplies and Recruiting, 1918-20, and Deputy Controller of Prices. Deputy Secretary, Finance Department, Bombay, 1921. Acting Secretary, Finance Department, 1923. Financial Adviser to P.W.D. 1926. Revenue Officer, Lloyd (Sukkur) Barrage, 1927-33. Chairman, Sind Administrative Commit-tee, 1933-34. Jt. Secretary, Commerce Department, Government of India, 1934-36. Secretary, Commerce Department, 1936-39. Director General of Supplies and Vice-President, War Supply Board, 1939-40. Assumed charge as Governor of Sind, st April 1941
Sir Kavasji Hormusje Katrak:
He was an Honorary Magistrate of the First Class, from the very inception of that institution. His services as an Honorary Magistrate were appreciated when R. E. Gibson then the Collector of Karachi wrote to him a personal letter thanking him for his keen sense of duty which he per formed at the Karachi Dock Strike in 1929.. He was a member of the jail visiting committee, was a nominated member of the Karachi Municipality and was elected the Vice-President of the same body, N. W. Railway Advisory Committee and the Karachi Port Trust. He was president of the Young Men's Zoroastrian Association for life and a trustee of the Parsi Panchayat and other Trust Funds. He was the only Indian member of the Executive Committee of the Ex-Services Association. Life member of the Lady Dufferin Hospital, the Civil Hospital, the Blind School, the Red Cross Society and the Goolbai Maternity Home the Countess of Dufferin's fund. He was also President of Zoroastrian Club and the Karachi Parsi Housing Society, Vice-President of the S.P.C.A. He was Chairman of the Parsi Anjuman Trust Funds .He was the recipient of the Coronation and Silver Jubilee Medals, and King Emperor George V, personally decorated him with the O. B. E. Medal in 1935. He was also a Darbari of the Governor's Darbar in Sind.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi).
Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto:
Born on 2nd March 1892 iat village Garhi Khuda Bux of District Larkano.Due to the death of his father he left school after passing 6thStandard.He started his political career by becaming member of the Larkano Municipality in 1910.After promulgation of Constitutional Reforms he was taken as member of the Imperial Council.He was awarded Titles of O.B.E, C.I.E and Sir.He remained member of the Mumbai Council, Minster in Mumbai Government, Chairman of the Provincial Sub-Committee of Simon commission. During Non-Cooperation Movement launched by Sindh Khilafat, he formed Aman Sabha- an anti-Khilafat party in his village Naudero.He participated in the Round Table Conference.In 1934 he formed Sindh Peopls Party. in 1936,he alongwith Haji Abdullah Haroon formed “Sindh United Party” and both faced defeat in election and soon after left Sindh and became Dewan of the Jhonagadah State.He took part in Freedom Movement in his own way.He breathed his last on 19.11.1957.
Suhail Memon:
Son of Abdul Latif Memon, Born In Rohri on 7th May 1969.. He is M.A (International Relations), LLB and Peace Study Diploma (Thiland).Served as Spokesman of Hyder Manzil (1992 to 1995).Author of four books (1) Akhri Panj Maheena (Last 5 moth of Saen G M Sayed) (2) Sy Ken Wisaryan (Compilation) (3) Saree Sindh Preen Jo pacho (4) Geam ja Qaul ( compilation).He is freelance Journalist, Author, Writer, Radio Host and Mentor, Member of London press club since 2006 and member of National Press club, Islamabad.
Sohrab K. H. Katrak:
He was a patner in the firm of Messrs. Katrak & Co., Karachi, and the Author of "Through Amanullah's Afghanistan". A Writer, an Orator and a world traveller. First class Honorary Magistrate, and Justice of Peace, Municipal Corporator representing the Karachi chamber of Commerce—the first Indian to be so represented a Port Trustee nominated by the Government. A Member of the Karachi .cantonment Board since its inception. The Divisional superintendent, St. John's Ambulance Brigade. Managing Trustee of the Katrak Charity Trust, The Hormusji Katrak Hall. The President of the following institutions: (1) The Jehangir Peerozshaw Dubash Health Culture Institute (2) The Sind Historical Society (3) The Provincial Commissioner, Hindustan Scout Association (4) Max Denso Hall Clerical Library and Commercial Education Society.
Director, Bharat Bank Ltd. (Karachi Branch). Vice-President, Sind Natural History Society. Secretary, Karachi Parsi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. The Young Men's Zoroastrian Association. Treasurer of the uetta Parsi Relief Fund. Member on the Council of Management of Ex-Service Associationthe only IndianCountess of Dufferin Fund, St. John Ambulance Association, Sind Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Civil Hospital Nursing Association, Karachi Health Association, The S. P. C. A., The Mama Parsi Girls High School, The Bomanshaw Minocher Homji Parsi Patients Relief Association, Zoroastrian Club, The Sind Joint War Committee, a delegate on the Parsi Matrimonial Court.(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abassi).
Sundersingh Ramchand Bhavnani:
He was born on 6th August I916 at Hyderabad. He comes from a famous Hyderabadi Amil famil. He was a nephew of Dewan Dialmal Doulatram and grandson of late Dewan Davaram Gidomal. He received early education in Jammu State, Karachi and Dehra Dun. He had his share of Military training too.He started his business in 1936 in japan and had severe reverses. In 1938 he married a Japanese Lady. His heavy Machine Oil Agency was the turning point in his luck. He started his Pearl, Jewellery and Industrial Diamond business which paid him well. No any indian had such an access to famous and influential Japanese firms as he had.Before the outbreak of War with japan, he returned to Sindh. He started the most novel and up to-date Night Club in Karachi, "La Casa Manama".(Source: ‘The Colourful Personalities of Sindh’, by M.U.Abbasi)
Sundri Utamchandani:
Born on 24th September 1924 at Hyderabad and migrated to India after partition. She earned name and fame as an outstanding Fiction writer. Her famous books are: ‘Acha War Garha Gul’ (Short Stories), ‘Kirandar Dewaroon’ (Novel), and ‘Preet Purani Ret Nirali’ (Novel).
Swami Teunram Sahib:
Near Tando Adam where he lived he built up a temple with his own hands. The temple become a place of Pilgrimage and people visited it from all over India and the temple is known as "Amra pur". The Swamijee passed away in I942. His Gadi is occupied by Swami Sarwanand.
Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah:
He was son of Haji Pir Shah of Mirpurkhas and was a graduate of the Bombay University and is keeping term for Law in the S. C. Shaliani Law College of Karachi. As a student he proved to be a best speaker gaining Dr. Besant Cup for the best speech, in the College Debating Society in the Hat Night Debate in the year 1938. Syed Ghulam Hyder Shah was the President of the Sindh Collegiate Muslim Union from 1938 to 1940. He was a Land Lord and Zamindar.He was the Chairman of District School Local Board of Tharparkar and was an important member of Muslim League. He was a Sub-leader of National War Front, Tharparkar District.
Syed Ghulam Murtza Shah (G.M.Syed):
Land Lord and Zamindar of Sunn known as a towering personality of Sindh.His one aim in life was to serve Sindh. For this purpose he joined the Congress and was a great force there but, he got disgusted and joined Muslim League. It was his and Sheikh Abdul Majid joint forces which made Muslim League a formidable power in Sindh.
He was known for his independence, courage and conviction. He threw away his Minister ship to serve the people of his Province, because he felt that as a free man he could do much more than a Minister tied to red tapism.It was due to his service not age when he was elected the President of Karachi District Local Board, which position he held with credit. He was a Minister in Mir Ministry and when Maulana Azad brought about Unity of all parties and one Minister was to make room for Allah Bux group it was G.M.Syed who immediately volunteered to resign for the greater good of the Province. In 1943, he got the resolution passed by the Sindh Legislative Assembly in support of Pakistan scheme.During Masjid Manzilgah agitation played vital role for its restoration.
Syed Haji Muhammad Shah:
He was son of Syed Mir Awal shah and was born on2nd june of 1891 in Matiari.He got religious education from local Moulvies.He was local leader of the Khilafat Tahreek.
Syed Muhammd Ali Shah:
He was second son of Syed Allando Shah and was leading Land Lord of Darbelo and Nawabshah. As a member of the Sind Legislative Assembly, he was a Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier in the Ministry of the Late Mr. Allah Bux. He was a member of District Local Board for about six years and a member of Railway Advisory Board and was on many Committees and Councils besides, member of Karachi Club.
Syed Taj Mahmood Amroti:
He was first rank Freedom Fighter and political leader of his times. He was son of Syed Abdul Qadir and was born in 1859 at village Diwani, in Khairpur Mirs. After completing his religious education he opened his Madressah at Amrote and where he established Printing Press alo. Moulana Obedullah Sindhi after his return from Dauoband decided to live at Amrote with him and both of leaders started planning and execution of their strategy regarding launching of freedom movement and working against interests of British power. Moulana Taj Mahmood Amroti managed all required affairs to send Moulana Obedull Sindhi to Afghanistan. Moulana Sindhi worked on the creation of ‘Junood-i-Rabani’ [Army of Allah] and Moulana Taj Mahmood was inducted in it as Lieutenant General. He took leading part in Khilafat Movement, Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Congress and Sindh Muslim League [Before its affiliation with All-India Muslim League]. He was eminent poet and writer. He wrote books on literature, politics and religion. He breathed his last on 5th of November 1929.
