74 years ago my father & family came from Karachi to Okha port in such steamer at time of partition in 1947. My father was teacher in Sharada Mandir School of Karachi in 1942 to 1947.After partition our family returned back to Porbandar (Gujarat).
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In 1947 after partition of India & Pakistan,migration of Hindu & Muslim population started on both sides.Indian govt decided to settle Sindhi Hindu refugees from Pakistan in Junagadh state as there were many properties of rich & upper middle-class Muslim who migrated to Pakistan.
Govt. decided to settle Sindhi refugees who were arriving at Veraval port from Karachi at Kutiyana, Bantva, Veraval & Junagadh.2 camps were set up with capacity of 20000 persons each at Kutiyana & Bantva.There were many properties of rich NRI Memon Muslim who migrated to Pakistan
'Freedom at Midnight' book by Larry Collins & Dominique Lapierre is a good book on our freedom. Its Gujarati translation is-'Adadhi Ratre Azadi'.'Jhootha Sach' a Hindi novel in 2 parts by Yashpal is the best literature based on the history of India-Pakistan partition in 1947 AD.
'Train to Pakistan' an English novel by author Khushwant Singh & movie of same title are based on history of India-Pakistan partition in 1947.'Garm Hava' is best Hindi movie based on history of partition of India-Pakistan. Acting of Balraj Sahni, AK Hangal & Shaukat Azmi is best.
73 years ago Gandhidham city of Kutch was founded on 12th Februry 1948. It was founded to rehabilitate displaced persons from Sindh after partition. City consists of Adipur,Sardarganj & Gopalpuri. Adipur means "Original Town". Sardarganj-Gopalpuri for Sardar Patel-Sir Gopalswami.
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Gujarat Rajputs' surnames in Sanskrit/Prakrit in ancient times: Chauhan-Chahman, Rathod-Rashtrakut, Chavada-Chapotkat, Solanki-Chaulukya, Padhiyar-Pratihar, Vaghela-Vyaghrapalliy, Jethava-Jyeshthuk, Gohil-Guhil.
As per myth, Rashtrakut-Rathod Rajput are Chandra Vanshi Yadav family. Historically they were of Ratta race. Ratta->Rattakut->Rashtrakut->Rathod. In 753 AD Rashtrakut-Rathod came into Gujarat.Their king Dantidurgraj defeated Navsari Chaulukya king & founded south Gujarat kingdom.
Around 1212 AD Aj Rathod whose origin was Rajasthan won Dwarka & founded Okhamanadal state with its capital at Arambhada.His son Veravalji's descendants are known as Vadhel Rajputs. Idar was a strong state of Rathod Rajputs in middle age.
In 1242 Gujarat's 12th & last Solanki king Tribhuvanpal became Gujarat king after the death of his father Bhimdev 2nd. He ruled for 2 years & died in 1244. With his death, Gujarat's Solanki dynasty rule ended. Solanki kings ruled Gujarat for 302 years. Vaghela dynasty rule began.
After Solanki, Vaghela Rajputs ruled Gujarat. In 13th century Vaghela Rajput branch of Solanki was known as Vyaghrapalliy from their town Vyaghrapalli. From 15th century they are known as Vaghela. In 13 century 5 Vaghela Rajput kings ruled Gujarat for 60 years from 1244 to 1304.
In 1244 Visaldev became Gujarat's 1st Vaghela dynasty king. He was son of Virdhaval & grandson of Lavanprasad Vaghela who were Dholaka rulers. Gujarat king Visaldev Vaghela's chief minister was Tejpal who was brother of Vastupal.He died in 1248 & Nagad Nagar became chief minister
Navroz / Nowruz / Pateti / Farvardin is celebrated today by Parsi as they believe that every new year, there is a recreation of the universe.1106 years ago in 917 AD Parsi migrated to Diu Gujarat from Iran because of Arab invasions. They lived in Diu for 19 years then went Sanjan
In the 15th century, Gujarat Sultnat army under Alapkhan defeated Sanjan Rana ruler & killed Parsi leader Ardeshar in battle. They won & looted Sanjan. Parsi took holy fire Atash Behram Iran Shah to Bahrot. They placed Atash Behram in a cave for safety.
In late 15th century, Parsi shifted holy fire Atash Behram from Bahrot to Vansda then to Navsari & Valsad. Last it was shifted to Udvada. In early 15th century, Navsari Parsi chief Asha Rana had much influence in court of Gujarat Sultan Ahmedshah. His son Changa Asha was famous.
In 1569 AD Jam Satarsal/Sataji became 3rd Jadeja dynasty ruler of Navanagar/Jamnagar state. His younger brother princes were given Jagir (estates) - Bhanji was given Kharedi with 12 villages, Ranmalji was given Sisang & Chandali with 12 villages and Veraji was given Hadiyana.
In 1569 AD Gujarat's last Sultan Muzffarshah 3rd granted permission to Jamnagar ruler Jam Sataji to issue coins. The currency of Kori coins was issued by the Jamnagar state. Sorath-Junagadh was under the control of Gujarat Sultnat Amir (noble) Aminkhan Ghori.
In the rule of Jamnagar ruler Jam Sataji, Gujarat was won by Mughal Emperor Akbar from Gujarat's last Sultan Muzffarshah 3rd in 1572. Junagadh administrator Aminkhan Ghori had a quarrel with his army chief Fatehkhan who left Junagadh & went to Ahmedabad.He complained Mughal Suba.
In 1459 AD prince Fatehkhan became Gujarat 7th Sultan acquiring the title of 'Abulfatah Mahmoodshah' at age of 13 years. He became famous in the history of Gujarat as Mahmood Begada.
15th century Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada became Sultan at age of 13 years.His powerful Amirs (lords) troubled him due to his minor age in beginning. Gujarat Sultan Mahmood Begada's Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk was very powerful & faithful to Sultan. So Amirs made a conspiracy against him.
Gujarat Sultnat Amirs became powerful due to chaos in previous weak Sultans rule.They arrested Wazir Imad-ul-Mulk & kept him in Bhadra fort. Main rebel Amirs of 15th century Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada were Kabruddin Urf,Amad-ul-Mulk,Maulvi Khizar,Burhan-ul-Mulk,Khwaja Muhammed.