Makran (princely state)
Makran (Balochi: ریاست مکُران) was an autonomous princely state in a subsidiary alliance with British India until 1947, then from 1948 a princely state of Pakistan. It ceased to exist in 1955. It was located in the extreme southwest of present-day Pakistan, an area now occupied by the districts of Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur. The state did not include the enclave of Gwadar, which was under Omani rule until 1958.
| Makran | |
|---|---|
| Princely state of Pakistan | |
| 18th century–14 October 1955 | |
 Flag | |
 Map of Pakistan with Makran highlighted | |
| Capital | Kech (Turbat) |
| Area | |
• | 54,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi) |
| History | |
| History | |
• Established | 18th century |
• Disestablished | 14 October 1955 |
| Today part of | Balochistan, Pakistan |
 |
| This article is part of the series |
| Former administrative units of Pakistan |
|---|
Government
The rulers of Makran were originally styled as Sardar and from 1922 as Nawab. Details on earlier rulers are sketchy, with the first definite dates from 1898 CE onwards. The Gichki Baloch family ruled this region before the formation of Makran State, and when Makran State was formed the Gichki Sardar of Kech was made the Nawab of Makran.
| Date of Reign | Rulers of Makran[1] |
|---|---|
| 1898–1917 | (Sardar) Mir MehrUllah Khan Baloch |
| 1917–1922 | Interregnum |
| 1922 – 17 March 1948 | (Nawab) Mir Azam Jan Baloch |
| 17 March 1948 – 14 October 1955 | (Nawab) Mir Bai Khan Gichki Baloch |
| 14 October 1955 | State of Makran dissolved |
See also
References
- Ben Cahoon, WorldStatesmen.org. "Pakistan Princely States - Makran (princely state)". Retrieved 20 August 2019.
External links
- Government of Balochistan at balochistan.gov.pk
- Government of Pakistan at pakistan.gov.pk