Makran Balochi: مکُران | |
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Princely state of Pakistan | |
18th century–14 October 1955 | |
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![]() 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 (Urdu: 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.[6]
The former rulers of Makran and Lasbela, Gichki and Jamots respectively, are Rajputs.
The Gichki are the descendants of a Rajput family which settled in 17th century.
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.
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