Makran (princely state) explained

Common Name:Makran
Conventional Long Name:Makran
Native Name:Baluchi: {{nq|مکُران
Subdivision:Princely state
Nation:Pakistan
Image Map Caption:Map of Pakistan with Makran highlighted 1955 (in red)
Image Map2:Makran (princely state) in British India 1940.png
Image Map2 Caption:Makran in British India 1940 (in red)
Capital:Kech (Turbat)
Stat Area1:54000
Year Start:18th century
Year End:14 October 1955
Today:Balochistan, Pakistan

Makran (Urdu: {{nq|ریاست مکران) was an autonomous princely state in a subsidiary alliance with British India until 1947, before being absorbed as an autonomous princely state of Pakistan.[1] It ceased to exist in 1955. It was located in the extreme southwest of present-day Pakistan, an area now parts of the districts of Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur. The state did not include the enclave of Omani Gwadar, which was under Omani rule until 1958.

Makran state was ruled by Gichki Nawabs,[2] who were of Rajput 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Brief History of Balochistan. Akhilesh. Pillalamarri. The Diplomat.
  2. Book: Malik, Fida Hussain . Balochistan: A Conflict of Narratives . 2020-10-14 . Saiyid Books . 978-969-2200-02-8 . en. 11.
  3. Book: Quddus, Syed Abdul . The Tribal Baluchistan . 1990 . Ferozsons . 978-969-0-10047-4 . en. 63. The former rulers of Makran and Lasbela, Gichki and Jamots respectively, are Rajputs..
  4. Spooner . Brian . 1964 . Kūch u Balūch and Ichthyophagi . Iran . 2 . 53–67 . 10.2307/4299552 . 4299552 . 0578-6967 . The Gichki are the descendants of a Rajput family which settled in 17th century..
  5. Ahmed . Manzoor. Khan . Gulawar . 2017 . The History of Baloch and Balochistan: A Critical Appraisal. 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.. A Research Journal of South Asian Studies.