Narayandas Malkani (1890–1974) was a noted social worker and freedom fighter from

Rajasthan Rajasthan (; lit. 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India. It covers or 10.4 per cent of India's total geographical area. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population. It is on India's northwestern si ...

state in India. He was an academic by profession. He was the eldest brother of K R Malkani. They hailed from

Hyderabad, Sindh Hyderabad ( Sindhi and ur, ; ) is a city and the capital of Hyderabad Division in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is the second-largest city in Sindh, and the eighth largest in Pakistan. Founded in 1768 by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro of th ...

. He was conferred the

Padma Bhushan The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service ...

award in 1973 by the

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. He was a member of

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for two terms. Malkani left teaching, joined

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and became his close confidant. He later took up constructive work in Sindh. He helped influence Allah Bux in favor of Congress and introduced Congress to Pir Pagaro of the Hurs.

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People from Sindh Rajasthani people Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in social work Sindhi people Indian independence activists from Rajasthan Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha Social workers Rajasthani politicians 1890 births 1974 deaths Social workers from Rajasthan {{India-activist-stub