The Baloch and Balochistan
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The Baloch and Balochistan by Naseer Dashti
Three thousand years ago, a group of Indo-Iranic tribes (called Balaschik at that time) settled in the northwestern Caspian region of Balashagan. Circumstances forced them to disperse and migrate towards south and eastern parts of Iranian plateau. In medieval times, they finally settled in present Balochistan where they became known as the Baloch. During their long and tortuous journey from Balashagan to Balochistan, the Baloch faced persecutions, deportations, and genocidal acts of various Persian, Arab and other regional powers. During 17th century, after dominating Balochistan culturally and politically, the Baloch carved out a nation state (the Khanate of Kalat). In 1839, the British occupied Balochistan and subsequently it was divided into various parts. In the wake of the British withdrawal from India in 1947, Balochistan regained its sovereignty but soon Pakistan occupied it in 1948. The historical account of the Baloch is the story of a pastoralist nomadic people from ancient times to mid-twentieth century. The author outlines the origin of the Baloch state and its variegated history of survival against powerful neighbors such as the Persians, the British and finally, Pakistan. This fascinating research work discovers the background of the long drawn-out conflict between the Baloch and Pakistan and Iranian states.
Dr. Naseer Dashti had published many books on socio-political issues facing the Baloch and contributed numerous articles on current affairs related to issues on South Central Asia in general and in Balochistan in particular. His books included: The cultural context of health; Baloch and Balochistan; The Baloch Conflict with Iran and Pakistan and Tears of Sindhu. He is also working English to Balochi dictionary and Encyclopedia of Balochistan. Dr. Dashti is affiliated with Baloch Academy, Quetta.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781466958968 |
| ISBN 10 | 1466958960 |
| Title | The Baloch and Balochistan |
| Author | Naseer Dashti |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Trafford Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
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