Marri-Bugti Country Explained

Common Name:Marri-Bugti Country
Conventional Long Name:Marri-Bugti Country
Subdivision:Autonomous Chieftain
Nation:Baloch
Today:Pakistan
Image Map Caption:Map of Pakistan with Marri-Bugti Country highlighted
Capital:Sibi
Stat Area1:7129
Year Start:1877
Year End:14 October 1955

Marri-Bugti Country (Marri and Bugti Country) was a tribal region during the period of British colonial rule in Baluchistan. Marris and Bugtis are the strongest Baloch tribes in the Balochistan. The Marris occupied 3268sqmi in the north, while the Bugtis occupied 3861sqmi in the south. Today, the region is divided into three districts: Kohlu, Dera Bugti and Sibi.[1]

History

The Marris and Bugtis first met the British when a Major Billamore entered their territory during the First Anglo-Afghan War. In April 1840, Captain Lewis Brown was sent to occupy Kahan but surrendered to Marri Chief Doda Khan five months later. Meanwhile, Bugtis had trouble with Sir Charles Napier and General John Jacob came greater trouble with both tribs. In 1845 after the treaty was signed which shows that both tribes were supported financially by Khan of Kalat.

Population

By 1901, the total population of the Country was around 39,000, of which 19,000 or so were Marri, 18,500 Bugti, and 415 Hindu. Most inhabitants were nomadic.

The Marris were divided into three sub-clans: the Bijarani, Gazaini, Loharani.

The Bugti clans were Pairozani Nothani, Durragh Nothani, Kalpar, Habibani, Mondrani, Shambhani Mareta, Masori and Rahija.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Simanti Dutta. 9788176462365. Dutta. Simanti. 2002.