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Lakho Phulani

For 1976 Gujarati film, see Lakho Phulani (film).
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Lakho Phoolani
لاکو ڦلاڻي
Born920 AD
India
Died1010 AD

Lakho Phulani, (Sindhi: لاکو ڦلاڻي‎, born in c. 920 A.D) also known as Lakho Fulani or Lakho Phoolani,[1][2] was a notable historical character who ruled parts of Sindh, Kutch and Saurashtra.[3][4][5] who in Sindh, struggled to establish a permanent and stable government of the Sindhis. He was ruler of Sind in the 10th century.[6] Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch writes: Sindh's Lakho Phulani made big raids on the Gujarat side and defeated the violent people forever.[7][8] For those who began the process of mutilation, it was historically valid. Atkot is a historical town, said to have been settled by Lakho Phulani.[9] He also built Lakheshwar temple in Kera, Kutch.[10]

The strongest folk tale of Lakho Phulani is counted among (Sindhi: ست سورهيه ڏهه ڏاتار‎, Hindi: सात जोधो दस दत्ता) "Seven Warriors" and "Ten Lords" of Sindh by Sindhi Intellects (Sughars). He shifted his capital to Kera and built a fort there.[11]

Ruined Shiva Temple built by Lakho Phulani at Kera

he built lakheswar temple.[12] He founded Atkot.[13][14]

Shah Abdul Latif in his poetry has mentioned bravery of Lakho Phulani.[15][16]

Birth and family

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Lakho Phulani was the son of Raja Phul of Kutch, Kerakot;[17][18] his mother Sonal belonged from the Rabari tribe.[19][20] He was grandson of Jam Lakho Dhuraro.[21] Laakkho Phulaanni born in 920 A.D,[22][23] his mother Sonal[24][19] who was from the Rabari tribe and was wife of Ful/Phull. Lakho Phulani was son of Phul who was king of Angorgadh. Lakho Fulani was grandson of the King of Sindh (Sindhpati) Jam Lakho Dhuraro.[24]

He married Mahar Kumari, who belonged to the Maher tribe.[citation needed]

History

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Jam Lakho Fulani was adopted as a son by Jam Jada, who was the direct descendant of Jam Unad (Not to be confused with Jam Unar) in Nagar Thattha Sindh. Jam Jada had no any legitimate heir to his throne, but after some time Jam Jada's wife gave birth to a child named Ghao. Soon after the death of Jam Jada, Ghao refused to share the ruling powers with Jam Lakho an adopted son of Jam Jada, and was forced to leave Sindh along with his twin brother Lakhair and companions. Lakho and his brother Lakhair went to Kuch and regained control of Chavdas territories, which were named after Lakhiar as Lakhiarviro by his brother Lakho. The descendants of Lakho Jadani are known as Jadejas "belonging to Jada".

Death

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He died at Atkot,[7] Lakho fell fighting against Solanki king Mulraj of Anhilwad Patan within the lands of Atkot; after his death Rato Raydhan succeeded to the throne. On the other hand, sources from Marwar tradition says that the Lako Phoolani was killed by the Rathore Raja Sayaji of Marwar. Colonel James Todd also preferred the latter tradition. He was killed by his maternal uncle Rai Khann'ghaar in 1010, at that time, his age was 99 years.

However some researchers says that tomb of Lakho and Lakhi is somewhere in Kutch, but Lakho Fulani's dead body was brought from Kutch, Bhuj to Deh, Kot Dhingano, Kacho, District Shaheed Benzirabad Sindh by his fellows.

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References

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  1. ^ "حق ۽ واسطا محفوظ - لاکو ڦلاڻي (سنڌ جو سورهيه سردار) (قاضي مقصود احمد)". SindhSalamat Kitab Ghar (in Sindhi). Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  2. ^ Upadhyay, Harilal (1993). Lakho Fulani (in Gujarati). Lakshmi.
  3. ^ Majmudar, M. R. (1965). Cultural History of Gujarat: From Early Times to Pre-British Period. Popular Prakashan.
  4. ^ "Jadeja Origins - Jadeja Rajputs". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  5. ^ "Sindhi Adabi Board Online Library (Folk_Literature)". www.sindhiadabiboard.org. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  6. ^ INDIA, MAGIK (2022-07-19). "Eight unique temples in Kutch, Gujarat". MAGIK INDIA. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  7. ^ a b c "Sindhi Adabi Board Online Library (Folk_Literature)". www.sindhiadabiboard.org. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  8. ^ Shah, Mushtaq Ali (2014-11-13). Mystic Melodies. Author House. ISBN 978-1-4969-9606-0.
  9. ^ Gujarat, India (Republic) Superintendent of Census Operations (1964). Rajkot. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Gujarat State.
  10. ^ Hirani, Akshay (2019-07-07). "Lakho Fulani - Mystery Of Lakheswar | 9th Century Temple". Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  11. ^ "History-2". www.panjokutch.org.in. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  12. ^ Hirani, Akshay (2019-07-07). "Lakho Fulani - Mystery Of Lakheswar | 9th Century Temple". Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  13. ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Kathiawar (Public Domain text). Printed at the Government Central Press, Bombay. 1884.
  14. ^ Gujarat (India) (1965). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Surendranagar. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State.
  15. ^ The Samma Kingdom of Sindh: Historical Studies. Institute of Sindhology, University of Jamshoro. 2006. ISBN 978-969-405-078-2.
  16. ^ Sind Quarterly. Mazhar Yusuf. 1981.
  17. ^ Gujarat (India) (1965). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Rajkot. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State.
  18. ^ Gujarat, India Superintendent of Census Operations (1964). District Census Handbook. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Gujarat State.
  19. ^ a b "MYSTIC POETRY OF SHAH ABDUL LATIF BHITAI". www.drpathan.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  20. ^ Chakrabarti, Dilip K. (2004). Indus Civilization Sites in India: New Discoveries. Marg Publications. ISBN 978-81-85026-63-3.
  21. ^ "Lakho Fulanee | Historical Novel in Gujarati By Late Shri Harilal Upadhyay |Great Gujarati Author". www.harilalupadhyay.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  22. ^ "History of Kachchh" (PDF).
  23. ^ "New Page 3". gujuland.com. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
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  26. ^ Aziz, Shaikh (2017-08-24). "Late Dr Ursani preferred writing to other tasks". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
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