1898 Baloch uprising
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The 1898 Baloch uprising occurred under Mir Baloch Khan and Mir Mehrab Khan
, Nausherwani. The revolt occurred in Balochistan
, against the British.
, Diwan Udho Dass, on the morning of the 6th of January and took him prisoner, at the same time taking possession of the Turba
t fort. The Nazim was eventually released, and sought refuge at Kalatuk. Mehrab Khan next communicated with his brother, Mir Rustam Khan, who was in charge of the escort with a survey party working in the Kolwa hills under Captain Burn, and Rustam Khan with Mir Baloch Khan, Nausherwani, made an attack on the camp which resulted in some men of the party being killed and a large quantity of Government property being lost. Small parties of rebels moved in the direction of the sea coast, looted Pasni, and destroyed much of the telegraph line between Pasni and Gwadar. A column was promptly despatched from Karachi under Colonel Mayne consisting or 400 Infantry and two guns, and the rebels were defeated with heavy loss in an action at the defile of Gokprosh
, south of Turbat, Mirs Baloch Khan and Mehrab Khan, Nausherwani, being killed with about 150 others. The forts of Shahrak, Nag, Hor and Sehr were subsequently demolished.
. It was occupied, however, by Mir Azim Khan, Buledai, who held a sanad
for its possession from the Khan and consequently refused to give it up, and the question was referred to the Agent to the Governor-General who decided it in favour of Mir Azim Khan, thus incensing Mir Baloch Khan against the nazim who was considered responsible for the decision. Secondly, Mehrab Khan, Gichki, had long cherished resentment at Sir Robert Sandeman
's action in nominating to the chieftainship of the Kech Gichki
s, his elder brother, Sheh Umar, a man of much inferior capacity to himself. Innovations introduced by the nazim into the system of levying revenue, his personal unpopularity among a Muslim people, and the general unrest which had extended all down the North-Western frontier during the previous year, were other factors in the situation.
, was sent to Makran as nazim, where he has since continued to direct affairs (1905).
Mir Mehrab Khan
Mir Mehrab Khan was the Khan of the princely state of Kalat in what is now the Balochistan province of Pakistan during the nineteenth century. He played a key role in the 1898 Baloch uprising.-References:...
, Nausherwani. The revolt occurred in Balochistan
Balochistan (region)
Balochistan or Baluchistan is an arid, mountainous region in the Iranian plateau in Southwest Asia; it includes part of southeastern Iran, western Pakistan, and southwestern Afghanistan. The area is named after the numerous Baloch tribes, Iranian peoples who moved into the area from the west...
, against the British.
History
Mir Mehrab Khan, Gichki, who was the prime mover in the revolt. made an attack on the NazimNazim
A nazim is the coordinator of cities and towns in Pakistan. Nazim is the title in Urdu of the chief elected official of a local government in Pakistan, such as a district, tehsil, union council, or village council....
, Diwan Udho Dass, on the morning of the 6th of January and took him prisoner, at the same time taking possession of the Turba
Turba
' literally means crowd in Latin. It may refer more specifically to any text in the biblical Passion of Jesus which is spoken by any group of people, including the disciples, the Jews, or the soldiers...
t fort. The Nazim was eventually released, and sought refuge at Kalatuk. Mehrab Khan next communicated with his brother, Mir Rustam Khan, who was in charge of the escort with a survey party working in the Kolwa hills under Captain Burn, and Rustam Khan with Mir Baloch Khan, Nausherwani, made an attack on the camp which resulted in some men of the party being killed and a large quantity of Government property being lost. Small parties of rebels moved in the direction of the sea coast, looted Pasni, and destroyed much of the telegraph line between Pasni and Gwadar. A column was promptly despatched from Karachi under Colonel Mayne consisting or 400 Infantry and two guns, and the rebels were defeated with heavy loss in an action at the defile of Gokprosh
Gokprosh
Gokprosh is a ridgeline of hills, part of the Coast Range of Baluchistan, Pakistan. The area is noted for being the site of engagements between the British and Baloch rebels in the 1898 Baloch uprising.-Physical description:...
, south of Turbat, Mirs Baloch Khan and Mehrab Khan, Nausherwani, being killed with about 150 others. The forts of Shahrak, Nag, Hor and Sehr were subsequently demolished.
Motives
There appeared to have been five causes of the outbreak. In the first place Mir Baloch Khan, Nausherwani, who already held the surrounding country, had been granted the Bit fort in Buleda by the Khan of KalatKalat
Kalat or Qalat is a historical town located in Kalat District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Kalat is the capital of Kalat District and is known locally as Kalat-i-Baloch and Kalat-i-Sewa....
. It was occupied, however, by Mir Azim Khan, Buledai, who held a sanad
Sanad
Sanad can refer to:*Isnād, the citations or "backings" used to verify the legitimacy of a hadith*Sanad, In British India, a deed granted to native rulers confirming them in their states, in return for their allegiance...
for its possession from the Khan and consequently refused to give it up, and the question was referred to the Agent to the Governor-General who decided it in favour of Mir Azim Khan, thus incensing Mir Baloch Khan against the nazim who was considered responsible for the decision. Secondly, Mehrab Khan, Gichki, had long cherished resentment at Sir Robert Sandeman
Robert Sandeman
Robert Sandeman may refer to:*Robert Sandeman , whose teachings became known as Sandemanianism*Robert Groves Sandeman , Indian officer and administrator...
's action in nominating to the chieftainship of the Kech Gichki
Gichki
The Gichki [ is a Baloch tribe in Balochistan, Pakistan. There are different historical explanations of their origin. Some historians also say that they were native inhabitants of Gichk tehsil in Panjgur....
s, his elder brother, Sheh Umar, a man of much inferior capacity to himself. Innovations introduced by the nazim into the system of levying revenue, his personal unpopularity among a Muslim people, and the general unrest which had extended all down the North-Western frontier during the previous year, were other factors in the situation.
Outcome
The rising led to arrangements for the introduction of a new form of administration, and at the end of the year Mir Mehrulla Khan, RaisaniRaisani
Raisani is a Brahui-speaking Baloch tribe in Balochistan. The leader of each tribe is called Sardar. The Raisani tribal chief is called the Chief of `Sarawan`.The present Chief of Sarawan and Nawab of Raisani Tribe is Nawab Aslam Raisani.The leader of each tribe is called Sardar...
, was sent to Makran as nazim, where he has since continued to direct affairs (1905).