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 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 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 1955 (in red) | |
_in_British_India_1940.png.webp) Makran in British India 1940 (in red) | |
| 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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The state acceded to Pakistan on 17 March 1948, which was accepted on the same day. 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.[2]
See also
References
- Pillalamarri, Akhilesh. "A Brief History of Balochistan". The Diplomat.
- Siddiqi (2012), p. 60: "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."
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