________________ 256 Appendices 1941 A.D.: The Visa Oshwal community was formed as the number of Oshwals increased here. A plot for a mahajanwadi was bought and a small hall, derasar and other facilities including a library were built. Sporting activities and cultural and religious activities were carried out at this mahajanwadi plot. 1997 A.D.: Construction work was begun to modernize the facilities at the mahajanwadi. A big new hall was constructed. Unfortunately V.O.C, Moshi, lost half of its plot to the government. This land was for sporting facilities. The number of Oshwals has been on the decline for the last 30 years and to day they number just over a hundred people, mostly of the older generation. Arusha 1932 A.D.: The first settlement in Arusha. 1938 A.D.: Halari Mitra Mandal was founded. 1958 A.D.: The formal constitution was drafted. 1960 A.D.: The community was officially registered as Shree Visa Oshwal Gnati, Arusha. 1974 A.D.: In order to run social, religious, sports and other activities, a building was bought. This mahajanwadi caters for the community's needs but just like in Moshi the number of Oshwals has been on the decline and today the total number of Oshwals are about 25 people. India Jamnagar 1936 A.D.: Jamnagar Boys' Boarding House: It was decided to use the part of the money left over in the relief
