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Advani, B.M. "Qadeem Sindh" (Ancient Sindh), Karachi, 1944.
The book gives description in detail about the great civilization during the pre-Vedic, Vedic and Puranic Periods. It also discusses in brief about the Sindhi life and culture during the ancient period.
"Sindhuje HinduniJi Tarikh" (A history of Hindu of Sind) Karachi. (Vol. I 1946 Vol. II 1947)
First detailed work on the topic discusses about the history of Hindi-Sindhi community from the Rig-Vedic period to the modern period.
Ahmed, Saleem., "Sindhu Hiku Aam Jaizo" (Sindhi translation of ‘A General Introduction – History of Sindh – Vol. I. By Lambrick H.T.)
Hyderabad: Sindhi Adabi Board. 1982
The book deals with the geography and history of Sindh form the ancient period.
Barton, Richard., "Sindh and the Races that inhabit the Valley of the Indus". London. 1851.
A brief history of the province. It also gives the notices of topography of the region.
Gajra, Baldev. T. "Aazadia je Yudh mem Sindhu Jo Bagu" (Role of Sindh in the freedom movement). Mumbai.1985
A Significant work which provides detailed information about the role played by the people of Sindh during the
Indian freedom movement.
Elliot Henry. M. "History of India as told by its own historians" Vol. I A monumental work published in eight the volume one pertains
to the geography and history and Sindh and comments on various histories of Sind.
Samrat, Gangaram, Ahmedabad :Sindhu Sauvir. 1979
A detailed work on the different aspects of history of Sindh from ancient period.
Sharma, Mohanlal (ed) "Sindu ji Khoj" (Discovery of Sind), A collection of scholarly essays on the history of
Sindh by Jayramdas Daulatram. 1993
Sorley, H.T. "Shah Abdul Latif of Bhit : His Poetry, Life and Time". London, 1940.
Along with the life and poetry of Shah Latif (1989 – 1752 A.D.) the author gives a brief history of Sindh in the book.
Advani, B.M. "Sindhi Bolia ji Tarikh" (History of Sindhi Language), Karachi. 1941.
A first serious study in Sindhi about the development of Sindhi language. It also discusses the influence of
other languages on Sindhi and dialectical variations of Sindhi language.
Allana, G.A. "The Arabic Elements in Sindhi" (M.A.thesis) London: University of London, 1964.
It discusses in detail about the influence of Arabic on Sindhi
"Papers on Sindhi language and
Linguistics", Institute of Sindhology, New Delhi: Jamshoro Sindh.1998.
A collection of papers related to different aspects of Sindhi language published in different books and
periodicals.
Baloch, N.A. "Sindhi Bolia am Adab ji Mukhtasar Tarikh" A brief history of Sindhi language and literature , Sindh: Hyderabad.
1990.
A revised and enlarged third edition of the author’s book written in 1962. It discusses about the origin and
development of Sindhi language and a brief history of Sindhi literature.
Beams, John., "A comparative grammar of the modern Aryan languages of India" , London. 1872.
The book presents a comparative grammatical study of seven Indo-Aryan languages – Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi,
Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya and Bengali.
Chatterji, S.K. "Origin and Development of Bengali Language", Kolkata. 1926
The book deals with the development of Bengali and its linguistic relation with other Indo-Aryan languages
including Sindhi.
Popati, Hiranandam. "Bhasha Shastru" (Linguistics) Mumbai.1961
The author discusses about the language adopting traditional philological approach. She also discusses about
the development and other aspects of Sindhi language.
Jatoi, A.N.H. "Ilm lisan ain Sindhi Zaban" (Linguistic and Sindhi language) Sindh: Hyderabad . 1968
The author discusses in detail about the origin and development of Sindhi language.
Matlani, Manohar (ed) "Sindhia ja Hazar Sal" Millennium of Sindhi language Mumbai: University of Mumbai. 2000.
"The origin of Sindhi language and its development up to 1500 A.D." by Jetley M.K., "Development of Sindhi language from 1500 to
1843 A.D." by Thakur Hiro, "Sindhi language during Britishers (1843 – 1947 A.D.) and Development of Sindhi in Multilingual
India after the Partition" by Lekhwani Kanhaiyalal. "Sindhi Boli" by Ruchandani Leelaram (1979)
The book gives a brief description about the origin of Sindhi language and its evolution.
The author speculates that Sindhi is the direct descendent of the language spoken during the period of Indus Valley civilization.
Siraj-Ul-Haq "Sindhi language" Hyderabad : Azim Publications. 1964
The author discusses about the origin and development of Sindhi language and culture and gives the
detailed account of Sindhi language used during the Indus valley civilization.
Turner, R.L. "A comparative etymological dictionary of Nepali". 1962-66
It concludes Sindhi along with other major Indian Language.
Wadhwani Shah, Yashodhara "Sindhi and Sanskrit : Linguistic and Literary connections", Sindhi Academy. 1997
Sindhi is a Sanskritical language which preserves many lexicons, grammatical forms and has strong
literary connections with it.
The author has briefly discussed about the origin and development of Sindhi language and its strong literary
connections with Sanskrit.
Allans, G.A. "Sindhi Sutyat" (Sindhi Phonology),
Hyderabad: Adabyat Publication. 1967
The book gives detailed description of Sindhi sound system.
Baily, T.G., "The Sindhi Implosives : A note ‘Bulletin of the school of Oriental studies’" Vol. II, London.1922.
A systemic description of Sindhi implosive is given in the paper.
Bordie, J. "The phonology of Sindhi", (Ph.D. thesis), Austin: University of Texas, 1958.
The first description of the acoustic features of Sindhi based on pictographic analysis is presented by the author.
Jetley, M.K. "Sindhi Dhrani Vigyan" (Sindhi Phonology), Delhi. 2000.
The author discusses in detail about the Sindhi phonology adopting the modern linguistic approach.
Khubchandani L.M. "The Phonology and Morphophonemics of Sindhi" (M.A. thesis) University of Pennsylvania. 1961.
The work presents the detailed description of Sindhi phonology and morphophonemic features and rules of the
Sindhi language.
Nihalani, Paroo. "The Aerodynamic Investigation of stops in Sindhi" (Ph.D. thesis), University of Eginburgh. 1972.
A Scientific study of the movements vocal organs while producing the explosive and implosive stops in Sindhi.
Turner, R.L. "The Recursive or Voiced stops preceded by glottal closure" article published in the Bulletin of school of
Oriental studies Vol. III part II, London. 1924.
The author discusses the historical development of recursive (implosives) in Sindhi from geminated plosives.
Advani, B.M. "Sindhi Vyakarana" (Sindhi Grammar) Sindh: Hyderabad. 1925.
A standard grammar written in Sindhi, adopting the traditional approach by presenting its different word classes.
Beams, J.A. "A comparative grammar of the modern Aryan Languages of India".
Vol. I – III London. 1872-79
A Scholarly work presents the comparative grammar of Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya and
Bengali.
Cardons, G. and Jain D. (ed) "Grammars of Indo-Aryan Languages", London: Curzon press., 2003.
A brief sketch of Sindhi grammar by Khubchandani L.M. is also included in the book.
Grierson, G.A. "Linguistic survey of India" Vol. 8:1 Indo-Aryan family , North-West group: Sindhi and Lahanda;
Registrar General of India, Kolkata. 1919.
It gives the detailed description of different dialect of Sindhi language supported by the text.
Lekhwani, Kanhaiyalal, P. "An Intensive course in Sindhi", Mysore: Central Institute of Indian Languages. 1987.
Along with the text the detailed grammatical notes of standard Sindhi are given adopting the Pedagogical approach.
Sail, Satramdas, "Vado Sindhi Vyakarana" (Sindhi Grammar) Ahmedabad. 1963.
A tradition grammar of Sindhi is presented in different word classes.
Stack, Capt George. "A Grammar of Sindhi Language", Mumbai. 1949.
Specially written for Sindhi learners. It also gives the detailed description of implosive sounds in Sindhi.
Trumpp, E. "Grammar of Sindhi language compared with the Sanskrit, Prakrit and Cognate Indian Vernaculars", Leip zig.1872.
The language data is classified on the traditional model having nine parts of speech in which syntactic criteria
has been applied by defining the word classes.
While discussing about the origin and nature of Sindhi language, the author proclaims that the Sindhi
is a pure Sanskritical language, more free from foreign elements than any other of the North Indian Vernaculars.
He also gives the historical account of Sindhi sounds and identifies the difference between the explosives and
implosives used in the language.
Advani, B.M. "Gulqand" (Sind idioms and Praverbs) Karachi. 1925.
A collection of selected Sindhi idioms and proverbs with explanation and examples.
Aziz, Lekhraj. "Sindhi Istilah" (Sindhi idioms and Phrases)Vol. I , Vol. II, Mumbai. 1976,1987.
A scholarly work which gives a great number of idioms and phrases of modern Sindhi along with
the meanings and examples.
Baloch, N.A. "Sindhi Dictionary of Classical and Current Sindhi" ( Vol. I to V)Hyderabad: Sindhi Adabi Board. 1960-83.
The most important monolingual comprehensive Sindhi dictionary is having maximum number of entries of
classical and modern Sindhi with the hints of source languages and grammatical categories.
Trilokchand, DeepChand.,Sharma, Devadatt and Brahmachari, Prabhdas., Ajmer: Hindi-English-Sindhi Dictionary. 1962.
A trilingual dictionary mainly based on the model adopted by Bhargaras dictionary compiled for the
students having about forty thousand entries.
Hardwani Laxman.P. "Marathi-Sindhi Dictionary", Mumbai. 1991.
only bilingual dictionary of its type having about twenty thousand entries.
"Sindhi Marathi Dictionary", Ahmednagar.1995.
The work is based on the Sindhi English Dictionary by Paraman and Mevaram with many new entries of the
current Indian Sindhi.
Jetley, M.K. "Hindi-Sindhi Laghu Shabda Kosh" (A small Hindi-Sindhi Dictinoary) New Delhi: C.H.D. 1984.
The dictionary gives Sindhi equivalents for selected basic lexical terms of standard Hindi.
Kishnami, Santdas & Jetley M.K. "Sindhi Pahaka an Muhavira" (A collection of Sindhi Proverb and idioms) Pune. 1993.
The most comprehensive work which gives a great number of idioms and proverbs with examples and explanation. It is an essential tool
for the learners as well as writers who want to understand and use the Sindhi language with more variety and precision.
Lekhwani Kanhaiyalal P. "Buniyadi Sindhi Hindi Dictionary" (Basic Sindhi-Hindi Dictionary) Pune : Prakash publications. 1995.
A dictionary which gives Hindi equivalents of standard basic lexical items with grammatical case.
"Basic Sindhi-English-Hindi Dictionary" . Pune: Prakash publications , 1996.
A trilingual dictionary in which the Sindhi entries are given is both scripts (Arabic Sindhi and Devanagari Sindhi)
with Roman transliteration to provide the correct, pronunciation.
Mevaram, Paramanand. "Sindhi-English Dictionary" Sindh :Hyderabad, 1910.
The most comprehensive dictionary, which is still considered as a standard work of reference in the Sindhi language.
---------, "A New English-Sindhi Dictionary" Sindh: Hyderabad.1933.
It is also the most important work of reference which is very popular even today.
Rohara Satish and Jetley M.K. "Hindi-Sindhi-English Trilingual Dictionary", C.H.D: New Delhi. 1989.
Sindhi equivalents for Hindi terms along with English equivalents edited by the experts of C.H.D. are given.
It is a comprehensive work published in three volumes.
Sail Sataramdas Jhursinghan., "Durasi Ji Dabuli" (A collection of Sindhi Proverbs) Ahmedabad. 1982.
Selected Sindhi proverbs along with explanation are given in the book.
"Manik Moti" A collection of Sindhi idioms and Phrases Ahmedabad.1983.
Selected idioms and phrases of standard Sindhi with meanings and examples are given in the book.
Shahani, A.T. "English-Sindhi Dictionary", Mumbai. 1930.
A very popular work among the Sindhi learners.
--------- , "Sindhi-English Dictionary", Mumbai.1933
Like his first dictionary it has also become very popular among the Sindhi learners.
Chand, M.V. "Lisaniyati Jagrafi ain Bolia Joon Aradhayoon" (Linguistic Geography and Varieties of Language)
Hyderabad: Zeb Adabi Markaz. 1985.
The book is divided into two parts, the first part reviews Sindhi Boila ji Lisani Jagrafi
(Linguistic geography of the Sindhi Language). by Allans G.A. 1979 and in the Second past the history of linguistic geography is
discussed which leads to a brief discussion about the language planning, language in Education etc.
Grierson, G.A. "Linguistic Survey of India" Vol. III, Registrar General of India, Kolkata. 1919.
It gives a brief description of different regional dialectical variations of Sindhi which is supported by the
text.
Daswani, C.J. and Parchani, S. "Socio Linguistic survey of India" Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore. 1978.
The survey is based on the data collected from different parts of the country on the basis of age group and
region.
Khubchandani L.M. "Acculturation of Indian Sindhi to Hindi : A Study of language in contact", Ph.D. thesis
University of Pennsylvania. 1963.
The work critically examines the process of change in Indian Sindhi in the multilingual situation and major
language variations found in the language.
Lekhwani Kanhaiyalal, P., "Borrowings and structural change in Sindhi", paper presented in the Seminar on Borrowing and
structural change in Indian languages, held at CIIL Mysore. 2000
The major aspects of change in the Indian Sindhi vocabulary level as well as structural level is discussed in the paper.
Parchani, Sundari 1998, Change in Sindhi language in the Indian context, Sindhi Academy, Delhi.
The authors discusses in brief about her findings based on three case studies about the change in the Indian Sindhi language.
Aitken, E.H., "Gazetter of the province of Sindh", Karachi. 1907.
It reports the devising of Perso-Arabic script based on the recommendations of Ellis; extending the 29 Arabic letters to 52.
The report also suggests the continuance of Lunda, Devanagari and Gurukhi scripts for the commercial religious and personal
purposes.
Allana, G.A. "Sindhi Surat khati" (Sindhi writing system) Hyderabad: Sindhi Zaban publication. 1964.
The author discusses briefly about different scripts used for Sindhi and gives detailed description of the
Perso-Arabic script used for Sindhi. Some suggestions related to spelling reform are also given in the book.
Hiranandani, Popati. "Bhasha Shastra" (Linguistics) Mumbai. 1961.
Along with theoretical aspects on language and linguistics, the author has discussed about both scripts; Arabic
Sindhi and Devanagari Sindhi and advocated the retention of the Arabic Sindhi for the Sindhi language.
Jetley, M.K. "Bolia jo Sirishto ain Likhawat : Sindhi Bolia joonlipiyoon" (Structure of language and writing systems scripts of
Sindhi language) Delhi: Akhil Bharat Sindhi Sahitya Vidrat Parishad.
Along with the theoretical description of language structure adopted modern linguistic approach, the development
of different writing systems used for Sindhi is discussed in detail.
Khubchandani L.M. "Arabic script for non-semantic languages: A case study of Sindhi and Urdu", (The article published in
ALTIS-83 ) (ed.) Wakankar L.S. Pune: Institute of Typographical research. 1983.
The paper gives a brief description of the Arabic script and discusses the views of different scholars about
the adoptation of Arabic script for Sindhi.
Laghari, A.K. "Sindhi Alif Be ji Irtqa" (Development of Sindhi alphabet). 1976 .
The author gives a brief account of different scripts used for Sindhi and discusses the development of Arabic
Sindhi script.
Lekhwani Kanhaiyalal P. "Why was the Urdu alphabetic system not adopted for the Arabic-Sindhi alphabet?" 1983.
A paper presented in Seminar on the Different aspects of teaching Urdu held at UTRC, Solan.
The author gives details about the adoptation of Arabic Sindhi and reasons for not adopting the Urdu alphabetic
system for Sindhi.
Trump E. "Grammar of Sindhi language compared with the Sanskrit, Prakrit and cognate Indian Vernaculars". Leip Zig. 1872.
While discussing about the writing systems used for Sindhi, the author criticizes the use of Arabic script
for Sindhi.
Stack, Capt. George. "A grammar of Sindhi language", Mumbai. 1949.
The author discusses about the different scripts used for Sindhi and uses Devanagari for the language.
Jotwani, Motilal. "Sindhi Literature and Society", New Delhi: Rajesh publication. 1979.
Different articles related to Sindhi community and literature are given in the book.
Khubchandani, L.M. "Transplanted Sindhi in India" An article published in Sindhi Inter nation Vol. 10, Mumbai. 1991.
A scholarly article discusses about the transplanted Sindhi community, scattered all over the world.
-------- "Sindhi Samaj ain Bhasha Vigyan" (Sindhi society and Linguistics), Ulhasnagar: Sindhi Times. 2001.
A collection of eight scholarly articles by the author related to the Indian Sindhi community and language change in the multilingual
situation.
Rohra, Satish. "Bhasha Sahitya an Samaj" (Language, Literature and Society), Adipur: Bhasha Prakashan. 2003.
The book contains seven critical and analytical essays related to different aspects of Sindhi language,
literature and community.
Khubchandani, L.M. "Bharat Mein Sindhiyun ji Adam Shumari" (Sindhi Population in India), an article given
in Sindhi samaj and Bhasha Vigyan, Ulhasnagar: Sindhi Times. 2001.
The detailed data with authors comments about Sindhi speakers in India is given.
Rahman, Tariq. "Language and Politics in Pakistan", Oxford University Press. 1996.
A scholarly study of Sindhi language and society in Pakistan which gives details about
the Sindhi population.
Vijayanunni M. "The written languages of the world; A Survey of the degree and mode of use" Vol. II, India Book I
Constitutional languages, Registrar General and Census Commissioner, New Delhi. 1989.
The Social, Political, Linguistic and Cultural data of the written constitutional languages is given in the book.
It also takes into account of the population and state wise use of languages.
-------- , "Census of India, 1991" Series I India language, Registrar General and Census commissioner , New Delhi.1997.
Daswani, C.J. "Movement for Recognition of Sindhi and for the choice of a script " Article published in language movement in India
(ed.) Annamalai, E, Mysore: Central Institute of Indian Langauges. 1979.
The paper deals with the movement for the recognition of Sindhi and also discusses about the choice of a script
for Sindhi in India.
Khubchandani L.M. "Sindhi Diaspora in the new millennium" Keynote address, National Seminar on Sindhi language , Pune: WRLC. 2003.
The author discusses global profile of Sindhi diaspora, high lighting on the Indianness of Sindhi heritage and presents a critical review of Sindhi movement in
India with an agenda of translating vision into reality.
Lekhwani Kanhaiyalal P. "Change in the Role of major Indian Languages: The case study of Sindhi", paper presented in the
International Conference on Language and National Development: The case of India held at CIIL, Mysore.1988.
A brief review of the use of Sindhi in multilingual situation in India is taken in the paper.
Thakur U.T. "The problem of Survival of Sindhi community in India : its perspectives and plan", Mumbai: Bharatiya Sindhu Sabha. 1986.
The article takes a critical review of the Sindhi community in India and suggests a plan for the survival of the
Sindhi language and community in India.
Ajwani, L.H. "History of Sindhi Literature" New Delhi: Sahitya Akademi. 1970.
The book deals with the development of Sindhi literature from ancient period to modern period. It gives detailed
description of ancient period and medivial periods and a brief description of modern period.
Baloch, N.A. "Sindhi Bolia ain Adab ji Tarikh" (A history of Sindhi language and Literature) Sindh University: Pakistan Study Centre
. 1990.
The author discusses about the development of Sindhi language and literature from the ancient period to 1690 A.D.
Chatterji, S.K. "An early Arabic version of the Mahabharat story", an article published in Indo-Asian Culture 7:1, New Delhi. 1958.
The author discusses about the earliest work (1000 A.D.) in Sindhi, and its extent Arabic and Persian versions.
Hiranandani, Popati "History of Sindhi Literature" Mumbai: Anuradha Publications. 1984.
Development of Sindhi literature in India from 1947 to1978 A.D. is given in the book.
Jetley, M.K. "Sindhi Sahitya jo Itihas" (History of Sindhi Literature) Delhi.1972.
The book describes the development of Sindhi literature from 8th century to 1970 A.D. along with the brief
history of Sindh.
Jotwani, Motilal. "A Dictionary of Sindhi Literature", New Delhi: Sampark Prakashan.1996.
An important reference book of its kind which gives a brief information about the main Sindhi authors and their
works.
Junejo, A.J. "Sindhi Adab ji Mukhtasar Tarikh" (A brief history of Sindhi Literature).1983.
The author gives detailed information about the development of Sindhi literature from ancient period to
modern period.
Malkani, M.V. ‘Sindhi Nasur ji Tarikh’ (History of Sindhi Prose), Kunj publication, Mumbai. 1968.
The book deals with the development a Sindhi prose written in British era and India after the partition.
Memon, M.S. "Tarikh Sindhi Adab" (History of Sindhi Literature) Hyderabad .1951.
The book has slightly revised and enlarged his own book Sindhi Adab ji Tarikh (History of Sindh literature)
which gives a brief account of the development of Sindhi literature from ancient period upto the first quarter of 20th century.
Ruchandani, Leelaram. "Aazadia baid: Sindhi Sahitya jo Itihas" (History of Sindhi Literature after the Independence) Gandhinagar:
Gujarat Sindhi Sahitya Akademi. 1994.
The book provides sufficient data about the author and their writings in Sindhi in India after the partition
(1947).
Lekhwani, Kanhaiyalal, P. "Bharat mein Sindhi Talim-Hiku Taizo" (Sindhi Education in India: A survey), Sindhi Akademi, Delhi. 1997.
The author discusses the use of Sindhi in different language domains in India. It also gives facts about the Sindhi
education in India and discusses the problems of Sindhi education and suggests some steps to popularize the Sindhi education
in India.
Pattanayak, D.P. "Multilingualism and Mother tongue Education" , Delhi: Oxford University Press. 1981.
An important book which discusses different aspects of mother tongue education in multilingual situation.
Dandpoto, M.V. "Cultural Heritage of Pakistan" London. 1955.
The author presents the great cultural heritage of Sindh.
Hiranandam, Popati. "Sindhi, the Scattered Treasure" New Delhi: Malaah Publication. 1980.
The author discusses in detail about the rich Sindhi culture, Social change in the Sindhi community due to the
scattering all over the world and trying to maintain the cultural identity.
Khubchandani, L.M. "Sindhi Heritage: The Dynamics of Dispersal", Delhi: Sindhi Academy .1997.
The work discusses the linguistic and cultural identity of the Sindhi community scattered all over the world.
Lalwani, Jetho. "Sindhi Lok rang" (Sindhi folk colours), Ulhasnagar: Sindhi Times. 2004.
The author gives detailed information about the customs, festivals and other cultural aspects of the Sindhi
community.
Lekhwani, Kanhaiyalal P. "Maintenance of Sindhi language and Culture by the Sindhi community Abroad". Paper presented in the
International conference on the Maintenance of Indian languages and culture Abroad held at CIIL, Mysore. 1994.
The paper gives detailed data of Sindhi community settled in different countries all over the world and
information about the maintenance of their language and culture.
Thakur, U.T. "Sindhi Culture", Mumbai: University of Bombay. 1959.
A Systematic research book which presents the authentic information about the social structure of Sindhi Hindus
and their customs, rituals and conditions in India due to the partition of the nation.
Vaswani Harish (ed) , "Shabda ain Samskriti" (Language and Culture) Adipur. 1982.
A collection of eight scholarly papers related to different aspects of Sindhi language and culture in India.
Bargare, A.M. "Sindhi Bolia te Kampyutar, ee-mel aim Internet jo Asaru" (Influence of computer, E-mail and Internet on Sindhi),
article published in Sindhu yearly, Ulhasnagar. 2002.
The author presents a brief review of progress made in the field of Sindhi computing in Sindh.
Khubchandani, L.M. "Developing Software for Arabic writing systems with particular reference to non Semitic languages",
Pune: Centre for developing Advance computing. 2004.
The paper gives details about the Sindhi alphabet and suggestions about developing the software.
Lekhwani, Kanhaiyalal P. "Sindhia lai Kampyutar jo Istemalu" (Use of computer for Sindhi), article published in Sindhu
yearly, Ulhasnagar. 2002.
The paper reviews the present work available in the field in India and suggests some future plans for
popularizing the use of computer for Sindhi.
Tara Chandani, Namdev "Internet ain Sindhi Bolia jo Sankat" (Internet and Crisis of Sindhi language) article published in
Sindhu yearly. Ulhasnagar. 2002.
The author discusses the limitations of Sindhi writing systems available on computer and suggest to utilize the Internet facility.
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