Makran (princely state)
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 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 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 | |
| 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 |
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See also
References
- Pillalamarri, Akhilesh. "A Brief History of Balochistan". The Diplomat.
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