Rato Dero
Ratodero is a small town in in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Situated some
28 km from Larkana, the town was founded by Sardar Rato Khan. Since the
independence of Pakistan, the city is known for its sweet products and handmade
caps known as Sindhi topi. At present the principal trade of the town is that of
paddy and rice, with many rice mills located here.
Landlord history of Rato Dero
Ratodero had many landlords during colonial rule. Famous were Gokal Das and
Wadero Ghualm Kadir Dayo(Kadri septs) Wadero Ghulam Kadir Dayo. The most
efficient, assertive, and well-known personality in the beginning of the 20th
Century, among pioneer members of the council of the Commissioner in Sindh and
advisory body under Bombay presidency, Ghulam Kadir was born in 1872 in the
clannish village to a strong Shia family and died in December 1942
He was appointed as family head while his father wadero Abdul Hakim was still
alive in 1897. He was a member of the British Empire League. After receiving the
Afrin Nama honour and acknowledgement from the Commissioner in Sind Arthar
Delaval Younghusband during his camp office at Ratodero, Ghulam Kadir Dayo was
given membership in the British Empire League. He was the first member from
Larrkano Ratodero in 1909.
Donations Campaign, Imperial Relief fund.
In 1916 there was a great need for financial donations. The Imperial
sub-governing powers analyzed the situation and asked the landlords, traders,
business man, contractors and industrials to mobilized resources to give
donations voluntarily. Dayo generously donated and raised the funds which
brought him to the attention of the Raj, Commissioner in Sind William Henry
Lucas, CM Baker Collector of larrkano (CM Baker had 2nd tenure , earlier he was
Collector in 1908) and Mr. Allah Bukhsh Ansari Huzoor deputy collector. They all
mentioned him in reports to the governor at Bombay presidency Lord Willington
and Viceroy Lord Chelmsford and due recognition was confirmed.
Imperial Relief Fund.
The Imperial Relief Fund was deposited in the collector’s office and was to be
sent further to the viceroy of India through proper government receipt. Each
district had the Huzoor Deputy Collectors and were directed to collect the
donations and acknowledge the services on behalf of the viceroy. Wadero
generously donated money to the fund which was acknowledged by the viceroy Lord
Chelmsford through district deputy collector larrkano in October 1916. He was
honoured and appointed as Special Bench Magistrate and Justice of Peace by the
viceroy of India. He also had the Right to Vote. He was Collector's and
Commissioner's Kursi Nashen (Chair Holder)
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