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| | term_start1 = 12 September 1953 | | term_start1 = 12 September 1953 | ||
| | term_end1 = 26 March 1955 | | term_end1 = 26 March 1955 | ||
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| | birth_date = October, 1914 | | birth_date = October, 1914 | ||
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| | death_date = 23 May 2005 (aged 92)| death_place = ], ], ], ] | |||
| | children = Mir Ghulam Muhammad Khan Talpur | |||
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| | father = Haji Mir Fateh Khan Talpur | |||
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| '''Allah Bachayo Talpur''' (]: |
'''Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur''' (]: الهه بچايو ٽالپر) was a political figure in Pakistan, Sindh's first agriculture expert, and one of the pioneers of modern farming. He participated in Pakistan's independence movement, held a variety of roles within the legislative capacities, and also introduced "Sarsabz" wheat variety. In Mirpurkhas, his name is attributed to colonies and roads. | ||
| == Early |
== Early Life and Education == | ||
| Mir Allah Bachayo was born in 1913 in ], ] in the prominent Talpur family of Haji Fateh Khan Talpur. His roots originate from ], where the locality called "Luqman Para" is named by his great-grandfather, Luqman Khan Talpur. The Talpur family migrated to Jhuddo around 150 years ago.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=الهه بچايو ٽالپر : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا) |url=https://encyclopediasindhiana.org/article.php?Dflt=%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87%D9%87%20%D8%A8%DA%86%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%88%20%D9%BD%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%BE%D8%B1 |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=www.encyclopediasindhiana.org |language=sd}}</ref> | |||
| He belongs to the Talpur family of Sind. Allah Bachayo Talpur studied at Sind Madrassa and Sind College, Karachi. He obtained his B.Sc. degree from Reading University (England) in 1938 and M.Sc., from the University of Texas, U.S.A. in 1940. He returned from England in 1940. | |||
| Mir Allah Bachayo had his early education at the hands of the grand scholar Shams-ul-Ulema Dr. Umar Bin Muhammad Daudpota at Sindh Madressatul Islam, Karachi. He later went to study at Aligarh University and completed his B.Sc. degree from Reading University, England, in 1936. In 1938, he obtained his M.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Texas, USA. He was the first agricultural expert from Sindh. He also underwent special training in fruit farming and poultry management in London.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGtmAAAAMAAJ&q=allah+bachayo |title=Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan |date=1960 |publisher=Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| ⚫ | He was a pioneer in mechanised farming in Sindh. He began supervising his lands and mechanised about 3000 acres. He was elected MLA at Sindh Assembly in 1953.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Members of the 4th provincial assembly of Sindh |url=http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_4th_assembly.pdf}}</ref> | ||
| == Agricultural Innovations == | |||
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| ⚫ | Mir Allah Bachayo was the pioneer of modern agriculture. He was a pioneer in mechanised farming in Sindh. He began supervising his lands and mechanised about 3000 acres. He was elected MLA at Sindh Assembly in 1953.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Members of the 4th provincial assembly of Sindh |url=http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_4th_assembly.pdf}}</ref> He established Sindh's first fruit farm and poultry farm in Mirpurkhas. He brought modern farming techniques and conducted successful experiments with modern equipment. He kept herds of livestock, including cattle, goats, sheep, and oxen, and owned high-breed horses from Marwar and Gujarat, which were often exhibited in Lahore.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| His agricultural achievements include the introduction of a superior variety of wheat, known as "Sarsabz", and hosting delegations from the USA, UK, and Australia. He also became a member and panel judge of the All-India Cattle Show Committee.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> | |||
| ⚫ | == References == | ||
| ⚫ | {{Reflist}} | ||
| == Opposition to One unit == | |||
| In 1967, opposition against Ayub Khan began to intensify, primarily due to his imposition of the '''One Unit policy''', which amalgamated all provinces into a single unit and led to the exploitation of Sindh's resources. This policy caused significant unrest, especially in Sindh, where local leaders felt that their resources were being unfairly exploited. | |||
| As discontent grew, many politicians and leaders rallied behind '''Fatima Jinnah''', the sister of Pakistan's founder, who was a vocal critic of Ayub Khan's authoritarian rule. Talpur, along with several other key political figures, joined the movement in opposition to the regime. | |||
| Key supporters of Fatima Jinnah's cause included prominent leaders such as '''Alhaj Mir Ali Ahmed Talpur''', '''Mir Rasool Bux Talpur''', '''Fazil Rahu''', '''Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur''', '''Nabi Bux Khan Bhirgari''', '''Comrade Nazir Hussain Haidari''', '''Maulana Haji Ahmed Mallah''', '''Mir Ali Bux Talpur''', and feudal lords from the Thar region, including '''Pir Malook Shah Jilani'''. These leaders formed a coalition that became instrumental in galvanizing the masses against Ayub Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-14 |title=ڊاڪٽر سڪندر منڌرو: هڪ عوامي سياسي اڳواڻ جو وڇوڙو |url=https://sindhexpress.com.pk/editorial/story/39597/ |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Sindh Express}}</ref> | |||
| == Public Service and Political Career == | |||
| Mir Allah Bachayo was very active in the Pakistan Movement and remained very close to his father and worked for Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi in the Khaksar Movement.<ref name=":1" /> He also held several legislative offices, which include the following: | |||
| * Honorary chairman of Commerce Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com.pk/books/edition/Economic_Review/mL_sAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=mir+allah+bachayo+talpur&dq=mir+allah+bachayo+talpur&printsec=frontcover |title=Economic Review |date=1980 |publisher=Economic & Industrial Publications. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | |||
| * Member of American Soybean Association<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| * Member of Central Cotton Committee<ref>{{Cite web |title=MEMBERS OF CENTRAL COTTON COMMITTEE |url=https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP83-00423R001000210001-6.pdf}}</ref> | |||
| * Member of the Food Agriculture Council of Pakistan<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Member of the Pakistan Central Committee<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Chairman of Zamindari Co-operative Bank of MirpurKhas<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Member of All-India Cattle Show Committee<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Member of the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| * Member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly<ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Members of the 4th provincial assembly of Sindh |url=http://www.pas.gov.pk/uploads/downloads/mpas_4th_assembly.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.google.com.pk/books/edition/Biographical_Encyclopedia_of_Pakistan/sGtmAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=mir+allah+bachayo+khan+talpur&pg=PR5&printsec=frontcover |title=Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan |date=1960 |publisher=Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | |||
| * Member of the West Pakistan One Unit Assembly (1953)<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| * Member of the Majlis-e-Shura<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| ⚫ | He also represented Pakistan in many international conferences and important positions, which included membership to the State Bank of Pakistan's Cotton Committee and Syndicate of Agricultural University Tando Jam. He was a Member in the American Soybean Association lifetime member and honorary chairman of Commerce Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mYO2AAAAIAAJ&q=allah+bachayo+talpur |title=West Pakistan Year Book |date=1958 |publisher=Public Relations Department, West Pakistan. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Pakistan |first=State Bank of |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5VY5AAAAMAAJ&q=allah+bachayo+talpur |title=Annual Report - State Bank of Pakistan |date=1972 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGtmAAAAMAAJ&q=allah+bachayo |title=Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan |date=1960 |publisher=Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| In recognition of his contribution to agriculture, the Agricultural University in Tando Jam established the "Allah Bachayo Talpur Chair."<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| ⚫ | == Legacy == | ||
| As a testament to his legacy, a colony in Mirpurkhas was named Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur Colony, and is often referred to as Mir Colony. The main road that passes through this locality is called Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur Road and is situated in Mir Colony, Mirpurkhas, Sindh, Pakistan. | |||
| == Later Life and Death == | |||
| Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur died, aged 92 years, on 23 May 2005 after long eight years of illnesses and was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Jhuddo.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| ⚫ | == References == | ||
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| MirAllah Bachayo Talpur | |
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| ميرالهه بچايو ٽالپر | |
 Potrait of Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur | |
| Member of Sindh Assembly | |
| In office 12 September 1953 – 26 March 1955 | |
| Constituency | Digri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October, 1914 Jhuddo, Tharparkar District, Bombay Presidency, British Raj |
| Died | 23 May 2005 (aged 92) Mirpurkhas, Mirpurkhas District, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Jhuddo, Mirpurkhas District , Sindh |
| Nationality | |
| Children | Mir Ghulam Muhammad Khan Talpur |
| Parent |
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| Alma mater | Sindh Madressatul Islam, Aligarh University, Reading University, University of Texas |
| Profession |
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Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur (Sindhi: الهه بچايو ٽالپر) was a political figure in Pakistan, Sindh's first agriculture expert, and one of the pioneers of modern farming. He participated in Pakistan's independence movement, held a variety of roles within the legislative capacities, and also introduced "Sarsabz" wheat variety. In Mirpurkhas, his name is attributed to colonies and roads.
Early Life and Education
Mir Allah Bachayo was born in 1913 in Jhuddo, Mirpurkhas District in the prominent Talpur family of Haji Fateh Khan Talpur. His roots originate from Khairpur Mirs, where the locality called "Luqman Para" is named by his great-grandfather, Luqman Khan Talpur. The Talpur family migrated to Jhuddo around 150 years ago.
Mir Allah Bachayo had his early education at the hands of the grand scholar Shams-ul-Ulema Dr. Umar Bin Muhammad Daudpota at Sindh Madressatul Islam, Karachi. He later went to study at Aligarh University and completed his B.Sc. degree from Reading University, England, in 1936. In 1938, he obtained his M.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Texas, USA. He was the first agricultural expert from Sindh. He also underwent special training in fruit farming and poultry management in London.
Agricultural Innovations
Mir Allah Bachayo was the pioneer of modern agriculture. He was a pioneer in mechanised farming in Sindh. He began supervising his lands and mechanised about 3000 acres. He was elected MLA at Sindh Assembly in 1953. He established Sindh's first fruit farm and poultry farm in Mirpurkhas. He brought modern farming techniques and conducted successful experiments with modern equipment. He kept herds of livestock, including cattle, goats, sheep, and oxen, and owned high-breed horses from Marwar and Gujarat, which were often exhibited in Lahore.
His agricultural achievements include the introduction of a superior variety of wheat, known as "Sarsabz", and hosting delegations from the USA, UK, and Australia. He also became a member and panel judge of the All-India Cattle Show Committee.
Opposition to One unit
In 1967, opposition against Ayub Khan began to intensify, primarily due to his imposition of the One Unit policy, which amalgamated all provinces into a single unit and led to the exploitation of Sindh's resources. This policy caused significant unrest, especially in Sindh, where local leaders felt that their resources were being unfairly exploited.
As discontent grew, many politicians and leaders rallied behind Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Pakistan's founder, who was a vocal critic of Ayub Khan's authoritarian rule. Talpur, along with several other key political figures, joined the movement in opposition to the regime.
Key supporters of Fatima Jinnah's cause included prominent leaders such as Alhaj Mir Ali Ahmed Talpur, Mir Rasool Bux Talpur, Fazil Rahu, Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur, Nabi Bux Khan Bhirgari, Comrade Nazir Hussain Haidari, Maulana Haji Ahmed Mallah, Mir Ali Bux Talpur, and feudal lords from the Thar region, including Pir Malook Shah Jilani. These leaders formed a coalition that became instrumental in galvanizing the masses against Ayub Khan.
Public Service and Political Career
Mir Allah Bachayo was very active in the Pakistan Movement and remained very close to his father and worked for Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi in the Khaksar Movement. He also held several legislative offices, which include the following:
- Honorary chairman of Commerce Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank.
- Member of American Soybean Association
- Member of Central Cotton Committee
- Member of the Food Agriculture Council of Pakistan
- Member of the Pakistan Central Committee
- Chairman of Zamindari Co-operative Bank of MirpurKhas
- Member of All-India Cattle Show Committee
- Member of the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research
- Member of the Sindh Legislative Assembly
- Member of the West Pakistan One Unit Assembly (1953)
- Member of the Majlis-e-Shura
He also represented Pakistan in many international conferences and important positions, which included membership to the State Bank of Pakistan's Cotton Committee and Syndicate of Agricultural University Tando Jam. He was a Member in the American Soybean Association lifetime member and honorary chairman of Commerce Bank and Muslim Commercial Bank.
In recognition of his contribution to agriculture, the Agricultural University in Tando Jam established the "Allah Bachayo Talpur Chair."
Legacy
As a testament to his legacy, a colony in Mirpurkhas was named Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur Colony, and is often referred to as Mir Colony. The main road that passes through this locality is called Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur Road and is situated in Mir Colony, Mirpurkhas, Sindh, Pakistan.
Later Life and Death
Mir Allah Bachayo Talpur died, aged 92 years, on 23 May 2005 after long eight years of illnesses and was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Jhuddo.
References
- ^ "الهه بچايو ٽالپر : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan. Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. 1960.
- "List of Members of the 4th provincial assembly of Sindh" (PDF).
- "ڊاڪٽر سڪندر منڌرو: هڪ عوامي سياسي اڳواڻ جو وڇوڙو". Sindh Express. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- Economic Review. Economic & Industrial Publications. 1980.
- "MEMBERS OF CENTRAL COTTON COMMITTEE" (PDF).
- "List of Members of the 4th provincial assembly of Sindh" (PDF).
- Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan. Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. 1960.
- West Pakistan Year Book. Public Relations Department, West Pakistan. 1958.
- Pakistan, State Bank of (1972). Annual Report - State Bank of Pakistan.
- Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan. Biographical Research Institute, Pakistan. 1960.