Lakho Phulani

Jaam Lakho Phulani, (, born in c. 920 A.D, 1010 A.D) also known as Lakho Fulani or Lakho Phoolani, was a notable historical character and ruler, who ruled parts of Sindh, Kutch and Saurashtra. Who in Sindh, struggled to establish a permanent and stable government of the Sindhis. He was ruler of Sind in the 10th century. According to Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, Lakho Phulani of Sindh made big raids on the Gujarat. 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. He also built Lakheshwar temple in Kera, Kutch.

The strongest folk tale of Lakho Phulani is counted among (, ) "Seven Warriors" and "Ten Lords" of Sindh by Sindhi Intellects (Sughars). He shifted his capital to Kera and built a fort there. He founded Atkot.

Shah Abdul Latif in his poetry has mentioned bravery of Lakho Phulani.

Birth and family Lakho Phulani was the son of Raja Phul of Kutch, Kerakot; He was grandson of Jam Lakho Dhuraro. Laakkho Phulaanni born in 920 A.D, his mother's name was Sonal

He married Mahar Kumari, who belonged to the Maher tribe.

History

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 He died at Atkot, A novel Lakho Phulani was written for children in 1986 by Dr Shamsuddin Ursani. Lakho Phulani is well-known folklore in both Sindh and Kutch. 1976 Gujarati film Lakho Phulani directed by Narendra Dave