Dhanani Bapa

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Born in Kutch

"STORY OF DHANABAPA"

He originally lived in the Kutch (Kachh) region of Gujarat, due to earthquakes and famine, He migrated to West Kathiyawads old small port named Madhavpur by ship with his extended Family in 18th Century and began to settle nearby Villages such as Zadiawada, Bamanwada, Shil, Loej, Karaj, Mekhdi etc.

Zadiawada, Majority being Turk Muslim communities welcomed them, Zariawada, thus became The headquarters of the Dhanani Parivaar. At present in the 21st Century, Juma Baagh, Ismail Vaav, Dhanu Kedo – (Exit Path joining 2 Roads) are well known to the communities of Zadiawada

Dhanu was the wife of Dhanabapa,Our great-great grandmother.

Researched by Madatali Nurmohamed Jiva Juma Dhanani of Edmonton Canada.