Jairamdas Doulatram Alamchandani [1891-1979]

A Political leader, a Social servant and a Scholar of history. He was practicing law at Karachi. From young days, Jairamdas had a patriotic feeling and so he left the legal profession.
He took active part in Handhiji's Non-cooperation movement in 1920, Salt Satyagrah in 1930, and Quit-India movement in 1920. He was imprisoned for seven years.
A trusted lieutenant of Gandhiji who called him 'pure gold'.
In 1929 and again in 1934, he was the General Secretary of Indian National Congress and injured in police firing.
Appointed Governor of Bihar form 1947 to 1948 and Governer of Assam from 1950 to 1956. Appointed as Food Minister in Pandit Nehru's Cabinet from 1948 to 1950.
He was nominated as member of Rajya Sabha in 1957 and again in 1964.
Wrote many research articles on History of Sindh. He passed away on 1st March, 1979.