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.
General
| Imprint: |
Trafford Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2012 |
| First published: |
October 2012 |
| Authors: |
Naseer Dashti
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
424 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4669-5895-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4669-5895-2 |
| Barcode: |
9781466958951 |
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