22 July - Jairamdas Doulatram birth anniversary

 

Jairamdas Doulatram was born on July 20, 1891, in Karachi, which was then part of British India. He pursued his higher education at D. J. Sindh Government Science College, Karachi, and later at the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), where he earned a law degree.

Freedom Struggle

Doulatram was an active participant in the Indian independence movement. He was influenced by the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi and was a member of the Indian National Congress. He was involved in various civil disobedience movements and was imprisoned multiple times by the British authorities for his activities.

Role in Constituent Assembly

Doulatram was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution of India. His contributions were instrumental in shaping the foundational legal and political framework of the newly independent nation.

Post-Independence Career

After India gained independence in 1947, Jairamdas Doulatram held several important positions in the government:

• Governor of Bihar (1947-1948): As the first Governor of Bihar after independence, he played a crucial role in stabilizing the state during the early years of independence.
• Governor of Assam (1950-1956): He was later appointed as the Governor of Assam, where he continued to work towards the development and integration of the northeastern region of India.

Contributions and Legacy

Doulatram's contributions to the Indian independence movement and his work in the early years of independent India are remembered with great respect. He was known for his dedication, integrity, and commitment to public service.

Death

Jairamdas Doulatram passed away on March 1, 1979. His life and work continue to inspire many in India.

 

22 July - William Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice, was entered into the Stationers’ Register

 

On July 22, 1598, William Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice, was entered into the Stationers’ Register. This register, maintained by the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, was a record of all published works, giving the Crown tight control over printed material. The registration of Shakespeare's play was a significant event, as it provided legal protection against unauthorized copying and distribution. This measure was enforced by decree of Queen Elizabeth I, who sought to regulate and control the content of all published works in England, ensuring that they adhered to the Crown's standards and censorship laws. The Merchant of Venice remains one of Shakespeare’s most studied and performed plays, renowned for its complex characters and themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice.