Makran (princely state)
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| Makran Balochi: مکُران | |
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| Princely state of Pakistan | |
| 18th century–14 October 1955 | |
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 Map of Pakistan with Makran highlighted 1955 (in red) | |
_in_British_India_1940.png) Makran in British India 1940 (in red) | |
| Capital | Kech (Turbat) |
| Area | |
• | 54,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi) |
| History | |
• Established | 18th century |
• Disestablished | 14 October 1955 |
| Today part of | Balochistan, Pakistan |
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Makran (
enclave of Omani Gwadar, which was under Omani
rule until 1958.
Makran state was ruled by Gichki Nawabs,[2] who were of Rajputs origins.[3][4] Their ancestor, Jagat Singh had migrated from Rajputana in the 17th century and became Muslim. Gichkis now consider themselves as Baloch.[5] On 21 March 1948, the rulers of Makran, Kharan and Las Bela all announced that they were acceding their states to the Dominion of Pakistan.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Pillalamarri, Akhilesh. "A Brief History of Balochistan". The Diplomat.
- ISBN 978-969-2200-02-8.
- ISBN 978-969-0-10047-4.
The former rulers of Makran and Lasbela, Gichki and Jamots respectively, are Rajputs.
- JSTOR 4299552.
The Gichki are the descendants of a Rajput family which settled in 17th century.
- ^ Ahmed, Manzoor; Khan, Gulawar (2017). "The History of Baloch and Balochistan: A Critical Appraisal" (PDF). A Research Journal of South Asian Studies. 32: 39–52.
The Gichki (the ruling family of British Makran during mid 18th century) are said to have migrated from the Rajputana under Jagat Singh and settled in Kech (Makran) and their descendants are called Gichkis who ruled over Makran for decades. The Gichkis have been living in Balochistan since 18th century and consider themselves as Baloch.
- ISBN 978-0-415-68614-3,
The rulers of the states of Kharan, Makran and Lasbela announced their decision to join the Pakistan dominion on 21 March 1948 and their respective rulers signed the official documents