Historical findings about Shaharwali society

Historical findings about Shaharwali society

We have found several pieces of historical evidence about the Shaharwali community while researching for our new publication. Dr. Shiv Prasad, a Jain historian has become instrumental in finding this information. 

1. Learned Jain Yati Sri Gyansar (Khartar Gachh) wrote a travel description about Bengal in the 19th century (1816 AD). There is a small description of Murshidabad along with the Jain society residing here.

2. We found some details about Navpad Mandal in Bikaner while studying the biography of Yati Sri Gyansar by the famous historian Sri Agarchand Nahata. We can assume that Navpad Mandal Poojan was brought to Azimganj from Bikaner. All of us know that the Shaharwali community is closely connected with Sri Poojya of Bikaner for all religious issues.

3. We found a letter written by Sri Poojya Sri Saubhagya Suri in the 1840s. He wrote the letter from Azimganj to Bikaner Bada Upashray. I have heard from the elders that the Shaharwali community supported Sri Saubhagya Suri in a dispute with Mahendra Sagar Suri. Finally, with the support of Shaharwali Jain Sri Saubhagya Suri could inherit the seat of Sri Poojya at Bada Upasra, Bikaner. I also heard that a close relationship with Sri Poojya started during his time. A letter written from Azimganj, which we found recently is clear evidence of the Chaturmas of Sri Poojya Sri Saubhagya Suri at Azimganj.

4. Sri Agarchand Nahata had also written about a valuable gift of Jagat Seth to a Paychann Gachh yati of Bikaner. The gifted gemstone was so valuable that the Maharaja of Bikaner wanted to have it forcefully. Intervene of Yati Gyansar restricted him from doing so and the gift remained with the Yati.

5. We are now studying "History of Murshidabad", published in the early 20th century. This book has descriptions of the Nahar, Dudhoria, and Jagat Seth families of the Shaharwali community. Sri Prashant and Pradip Dudhoria of the famous Rai Budh Singh Dudhoria family became instrumental in getting this.

I urge everyone especially Shaharwalis to supply historical information to enrich the book. 

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Famous Shaharwali people and family: Puranchand Shamsukha

 Shamsukha family is one of the most famous Shaharwali family from Azimganj. They were migrated from Bikaner, Rajasthan to Azimganj. Puranchand  Shamsukha (1882-1967), S/O Mehtabchand and grand son of Sangram Singh was  a renowned scholar of Jainism. He had been in service to Maharaj Bahadur Singh Dugar at his early age and later on he served Nahata family of Jiaganj.

Renowned Bengali story writer Dakshinaranjan Mitra Mazumdar (Thakurmar Jhuli fame) was his close friend. Puran Chand Shamsukha wrote several books on Jainism in Bengali language such as "Jaino Dharmer Parichay", "Jain Tirthankar Mahavira", "Jaino Darshaner Ruprekha" etc. He also translated Jain Agam "Uttaradhyana Sutra" which was published by Calcutta University.

Some of his articles were published in 'Asia' magazine, Bangkok.

Renowned linguist and Vice Chancelor of Calcutta university, Dr. Suniti Chatterjee, Dr. Kalidas Nag and Bijoy Singh Nahar were among the editors of "Puranchand Shamsukha abinandan Grantha".

Rishabhchand Shamsukha (1900-1970), his eldest son was also a scholar and meditator. He established "Indian silk house" a famous Saree shop at college street in 1924 for livelihood of his family and left for "Sri Aurobindo ashram", Pondichery at the age of only 31. He lived their rest of his life.

He has written few books about Rishi Aurobindo and his doctrine.

1. Integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo
2. In the light of the Mother
3. Sri Aurobindo: His life unique. 

The last one was written inspired by the Mother herself.

Parichand Kothari and Umirchand Kothari were his close friends who also followed path of Sri Aurobindo inspired by him.

Sumatichand Shamsukha, another son of Puranchand Shamsukha was a social server. He adorned the seat of secretary Murshidabad Sangh and Jain Bhawan, Kolkata.

Source: Dilipchand Samsukha, grandson, Puranchand Shamsukha

Famous people from Azimganj Part 1

Famous people from Azimganj Part 2

Famous people …….. Part 3

Famous People..........Part 4

Famous People..........Part 5

Famous Shaharwali people and family: Puranchand Shamsukha 

Padmabhushan Dr. Bimal Bachchhawat

Sadhu Sadhwi from Murshidabad 

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Marital relationship in Rajasthan and Gujrat

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Shaharwali community had marital relationship in Rajasthan and Gujarat since early 20 th century.

1. Rajendra Singh Singhi married to Sushila D/o Kasturbhai of Ahmedabad, Gujrat. Kasturbhai was the Chairman of Lalbhai Kasturbhai group. The family had the honor of being heridatiry President of Anandji Kalyanji Pedhi, representing a large group of Shwetambar Jain Murtipoojak community.

2. Taj Bahadoor Singh Dugar was married to daughter of Seth Bhuramal Surana of Jaipur and Badindrapat Singh Dugar to grand daughter of Bhuramal Surana and daughter of Rajmal Surana. Bhuramal Rajmal Surana family is renowned worldwide for Kundan Jadau Meena Jewelry.

3. Charitra Kumar Singh Nowlakha was married in renowned Rampuria family of Bikaner, Rajasthan. Haweli of Rampuria's in Bikaner is a tourist place. Kamal Singh rampuria of the family is the present President of Sammet Shikhar Tirth.

4. Darshan Kumar Nowlakha was married in famous Shah family and his brother Gyan Kumar Nowlakha in Seth Ratanlal Phophalia family. Ratanlal Phophalia was a renowned Jeweler and Mentor of Rajroop Tank, Dean of Jaipur gem dealers.

5. Dev Kumar Singhi was married in famous Baid family of "Gulab Niwas" in Jaipur.

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