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SAMPLES OF FAMILY HISTORY OF ANCESTORS IN BRIEF JETHMAL (JETHMALANIS) Jethmalanis are named after Dewan Jethmal s/o Dewan Beliram. They are "Chhabria" by Nukh and originally "Arorvasi". "Arorvasi" means belonging to "Arore / Alore" – The Capital of Sindh during the rule of Raja Dahir. Consequent to the occupation of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 A.D forefathers of Dewan Jethmal migrated to Punjab and retained their identification as "Arorevansi'. After a long period they returned and settled in Shikarpur. Dewan Jethmal earned name and fame for his political wisdom and was appointed by Talpurs as the Governor of Shikarpur. He had his own mint and coin carrying his name(J) on one side and Shikarpur on the other. It was the currency of Shikarpur besides the currency of Talpure. His Army consisted on "Rohilas" (Pathans). After the fall of Sindh to the British, he was offered a very honourable post by them but he refused to serve foreigners. Talpurs of Khairpur requested him to work with them and he accepted their offer and remained in Khairpur till he breathed his last. ( GRAND FATHER OF SINDHU RATTAN RAM JETHMALANI) BUTANIS Nukh “NAGDEV”. Originally residents of “ARORE” who left Sindh due to political & other reasons like earthquake etc. Butanis are named after Dewan Butasing (1715 – 1778) who was born in ‘Kanoj’ and appointed “Dewan” during Kalhore Rule. His son Dewan Tejsing was appointed Dewan by the Mir and he shifted to Sehwan. His son Dewan Fatehsing (1760 – 1829) on being appointed Dewan shifted to Hyderabad and founded ‘Sehwani Paro / Muhalla’ Principal Narayan (Suratram) Balchand Butani was the son of Dewan Balchand who was the great grandson of Dewan Fatehsing. He was born in 1883. Stood second at the Matriculation in 1900 and joined D. J. Sindh college in 1901 and stood first in the college at all examinations. He did his B.A in 1904 in second class and BS.C and M.A. in 1906 (First class). First Sindhi to obtain a first at the M.A. He later on obtained the Cambridge Diploma in Education, won several Awards like : "The Sindh Scholarship", "The viceroys Medals", ‘The Erskine Memorial prize' and "The Edulji Dinshaw prize". He was appointed on the staff of D.J. Sindh college in 1907 and went on to become Professor in Physics, V.P in 1916 & Principal in 1927. ( GRAND FATHER OF RANJIT M. BUTANI – PUBLISHER SINDHISHAAN) GIDWANIS GIDWANI: nukh – Manchandya: Adyomal came to Sindh from village Seetpur of Punjab; slected his better half from Shikarpur; worked with Mian Adam Shah Kalhoro - founder of Kalhora Government. He is also forefather of Ajwanis, Bhawnanis and Jagtianis. Gidwanis are named after Dewan Gidumal; family tree is traced as under: Adyomal – Choithram – Khatomal – Bellomal – Dewan Gidumal. None of the children of Dewan Gidumal survived hence the children of his brothers (Alamchand, Jaspatrai and Khanchand) took his name and were called Gidwani. Dr. Vatanmal G. Gidwani was born on 27th February 1889. After early education, he qualified in medicine as medical practitioner. He was selected to join the Government services. In the year 1917, Dr. Vatanmal was directed to render military duty during the first world war, He declined on the plea that his conscience did not permit him to render any assistance in war and thereby keep his country and countrymen under foreign domination and slavery. He was therefore dismissed. Since that time he joined Congress organization and remained in it as an active worker. He took an active part in all movements undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi for the freedom of Bharat Varsha. He was jailed several times for participating in the freedom movements. In 1938 he founded and edited weekly "Vatan" from Mirpurkhas; during "Quit India Movement" he was put behind Bars. After partition he rendered valuable services in helping Sindhi Hindus in their migration by organizing camp in Mirpurkhas. He was arrested by Sindh Government for helping exodus of Sindhi Hindus. ( FATHER OF DIAL V. GIDWANI – AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF SINDHULOGY)Dr.Tarachand J.Lalvani FOREFATHERS:There were Lalvani from “CHCHRA”nukh & others from “LULA” nukh. Lalvani belonging to “lula’nukh were resident of HALANI,Where as “Chachra’nukh Lalwani were found in Hyderabad & Karachi.Dr.Tarachand was from Karachi. Their grand forefather was Bhai Lalchand.He was man of lower middle class.He gave birth to four sons namely Gurdasmal,Sahibrai,Phoolchand & Panjomal.Most of “LalVanis”are offshoots of Phoolchand. EMINENT FIGURES:This caste has produced a handsome number of eminent figures relating to various fields of life,such as Dewan Lilaramsing “khaki”(Poet & Writer),Dialmal(Advocate),Gopal H.Lalvani(Share & Stock Broker,& Congressman since 1930),Hiro Ramchand(organizer of Boys Scout inSindh),Jhamatmal Gulabrai(Theosophist & Advocate),Dr.lekhraj Rochiram(Eye specialist),Dewan Rewachand(Munshi in Govt of Mir Shahdad Khan Talpur). DR.TARACHAND:Joined D.J.Sindh college in 1911-12,M.B.S.S from Grant Medical college in 1917.Private medical Practioner.Municipal Corporator Karachi since 1921.Joined Congress.suffered incarceration in 1930 Movement.Labor ,Leader.Editor “Municipality ”and later on Editor of “Karachi Daily”. Dr. Tarachand- born in 1893 in Karachi,after doing matric joined D.J.sindh college in 1911.Did M.B.B.S from Grant Medical college in 1917.started private Medical practice in Karachi.Became Municipal coorporator in 1921 and later on joined Congress and participated in its political activities and took active part in movements launched by Congress. Arranged bycott demostration against "Simon Commission".Suffered incarceration in 1930 AND ON AUGUST 10, 1942 QUIT INDIA movement.remained Editor of "Municipality" and later on "Karachi Daily".He was labour Leader also. (Father (SON) Mr. Prem T. Lalvani Founder, Sindhi Sammelan of North Americas. ) Respondent's Name: Address: Telephone: Email: A research donation of $150 would be applicable. The amount to be sent to AIS in the USA or GSC in Mumbai. The donation is tax deductible in USA as well as India. Respondent's Name: Address: Telephone: Email:
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