Baran Khan Kudezai
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Malak Baran Khan Kudezai was Chief of the Bori Kudezai Tribe. He was a great fighter and a politician. He was also remained an active member of Loya Afghan Jirga (Afghanistan Grand Council/Assembly).
Baran Khan started his political journey as a district executive member of the All Indian National Congress. He visited Delhi
, Mumbai
and Lahore
for several times to attend meetings and seminars of congressmen.
As a member of Loya Afghan Jirga (Afghanistan Grand Public Meeting), he also visited Kabul
, Zabul, Kandahar
in Afghanistan
for the annual meeting of the Masharaan (Elders). He represented the Southern Regions of British India Pashtun regions of Balochistan
state in the Jirga.
Baran started his education in local madrassa (religious school) in the age of six years and then he was shifted to urban type of school running under British control in the cantonment area of Loralai. After the passage of two years in school, baran quit school due to little dispute with English teacher. As Sulaiman baran's father had the profession of Land-Farming that is why baran was interested in the business of Land-Farming and he assisted his father. After while, Baran once more started his education by the advice of his father.
. This was first well oraganized democratic movement in the history of Loralai as well whole Zhob division. Baran Khan Kudezai established an office in Loralai city near Paharhi Muhallah (Mountainous part in city). In 1937 the Tehreek was in more spirit and succeeded, a huge number of people joined the Tehreek and they demanded a separate homeland for Pashtoons in Southern and western areas of NWFP. In western areas the Khudai Khidmat Gar (Red-Shirt) movement was on peak for independence from British emperor. Baran Khan invited the Khan Abdul Ghaffar khan in Loralai in 1938 and there held a huge public meeting in city with the help of Anjuman-i-Watan. Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai
, the founder of Anjuman-i-Watan also participated in that meeting. At night Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Abdul Samad Khan took dinner in Zangiwal village at Baran Khan's hujra(Guestroom). Baran Khan was remained very close with Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai and accompanied him on every visit of Loralai and Zhob. He was one of the rights hands of Achakzai's in their political journey. In 1939, the Commissionar of Zhob Division started a crakdown against all the political leaders of Anjuman-i-Watan movement and arrested more than hundreds of the leaders. Baran was also arrested and was confined for 6 months Judicial remands in central Jail Quetta. At the time of confinement at the Central Jail Quetta, Allah had given son to Baran Khan. Baran Khan named his new born baby as 'Anjuman'. He wanted to leave alive this name for always. While during prisoned in jail, the Jail Superintendent offered a deal of three shops in Jinnah road and asked Baran Khan Kudezai to take aside from the movement and keep stayed in Quetta. Baran Khan rejected those offers and submitted his life for attaining the rights, dignity and sovereignty of Pashtun.
His death was big loss to Pashtun Nations and Loralai. Many people including the women of different tribes from Loralai made traditional poems on his life and mourne his death with these phrases in Pashto:
باران مړ میتهر زهییر دی--- نن پر ګړد مرمخیل ویر دی
د خنکهی و لم ته وړی ---اوس په بیتو ګرزی فرنګی
The above two phrases shows the state of people's sorrow and distressnes and now the British would be enjoying his death and they would be pleased now.
Baran Khan started his political journey as a district executive member of the All Indian National Congress. He visited Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
for several times to attend meetings and seminars of congressmen.
As a member of Loya Afghan Jirga (Afghanistan Grand Public Meeting), he also visited Kabul
Kabul
Kabul , spelt Caubul in some classic literatures, is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is also the capital of the Kabul Province, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan...
, Zabul, Kandahar
Kandahar
Kandahar is the second largest city in Afghanistan, with a population of about 512,200 as of 2011. It is the capital of Kandahar Province, located in the south of the country at about 1,005 m above sea level...
in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
for the annual meeting of the Masharaan (Elders). He represented the Southern Regions of British India Pashtun regions of Balochistan
Balochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
state in the Jirga.
Early Age
Baran Khan opened his eyes in Malik Sulaiman Khan Kudezai house. His father Malik Sulaiman was also the chief of Kudezai tribe living in Loralai district. Sulaiman was honored with Pagrhi/Dastar (Honored Tribal Cap) and for this he was the representative of Kudezai Tribe in whole district. This honor was given by the Sardar and elders of Kudezai Tribe.Baran started his education in local madrassa (religious school) in the age of six years and then he was shifted to urban type of school running under British control in the cantonment area of Loralai. After the passage of two years in school, baran quit school due to little dispute with English teacher. As Sulaiman baran's father had the profession of Land-Farming that is why baran was interested in the business of Land-Farming and he assisted his father. After while, Baran once more started his education by the advice of his father.
Political Struggle
After the defeat of Kakar Tribesman under the command of Shah Jahan Jogezai in the Baghao areas near Duki, most of the people in the areas were depressed and were shocked of win of British forces. At the end of this war in 1881-82 the British forces were entered into Loralai city without any resistance and they occupied the mostly areas of Bori, Duki, Sanjavi and Mekhtar. In 1984, the British Forces have declared the mission completely successful and a Platoon of 4800 men were moved into Loralai Bori. The Cantt from Duki was accordingly moved into Bori (Loralai) and proper cantonment areas were defined. In the same time, many people like Zarak Khan Churmai, Wasal Kudezai, Amanullah Khan, Sherjan Khan, Thor Sawan etc. had started guerrilla war against British invasion. There was no concept of political and democratic struggle in the tribal areas of Loralai, Zhob, Barkan etc. In 1936 Baran Khan started a democratic movement against British Empire by the name of "Anjuman-i-Watan". The founder of this movement was Abdul Samad Khan AchakzaiAbdul Samad Khan Achakzai
Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai was a Pashtun nationalist and political leader from Quetta, Pakistan. Known as "Khan Shaheed", he became the founder and head of Anjuman-i-Watan, Wror Pashtoon and Pakhtunkhwa National Awami Party...
. This was first well oraganized democratic movement in the history of Loralai as well whole Zhob division. Baran Khan Kudezai established an office in Loralai city near Paharhi Muhallah (Mountainous part in city). In 1937 the Tehreek was in more spirit and succeeded, a huge number of people joined the Tehreek and they demanded a separate homeland for Pashtoons in Southern and western areas of NWFP. In western areas the Khudai Khidmat Gar (Red-Shirt) movement was on peak for independence from British emperor. Baran Khan invited the Khan Abdul Ghaffar khan in Loralai in 1938 and there held a huge public meeting in city with the help of Anjuman-i-Watan. Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai
Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai
Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai was a Pashtun nationalist and political leader from Quetta, Pakistan. Known as "Khan Shaheed", he became the founder and head of Anjuman-i-Watan, Wror Pashtoon and Pakhtunkhwa National Awami Party...
, the founder of Anjuman-i-Watan also participated in that meeting. At night Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Abdul Samad Khan took dinner in Zangiwal village at Baran Khan's hujra(Guestroom). Baran Khan was remained very close with Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai and accompanied him on every visit of Loralai and Zhob. He was one of the rights hands of Achakzai's in their political journey. In 1939, the Commissionar of Zhob Division started a crakdown against all the political leaders of Anjuman-i-Watan movement and arrested more than hundreds of the leaders. Baran was also arrested and was confined for 6 months Judicial remands in central Jail Quetta. At the time of confinement at the Central Jail Quetta, Allah had given son to Baran Khan. Baran Khan named his new born baby as 'Anjuman'. He wanted to leave alive this name for always. While during prisoned in jail, the Jail Superintendent offered a deal of three shops in Jinnah road and asked Baran Khan Kudezai to take aside from the movement and keep stayed in Quetta. Baran Khan rejected those offers and submitted his life for attaining the rights, dignity and sovereignty of Pashtun.
Death
Baran Khan suffered from Cancer after long lasting pain caused from remand in central jail Quetta. An internal injury changed into cancer which was caused due to strict remand when he was jailed in Quetta after he conducted press campaign against British invasion in South Pashtunkhwa.His death was big loss to Pashtun Nations and Loralai. Many people including the women of different tribes from Loralai made traditional poems on his life and mourne his death with these phrases in Pashto:
باران مړ میتهر زهییر دی--- نن پر ګړد مرمخیل ویر دی
د خنکهی و لم ته وړی ---اوس په بیتو ګرزی فرنګی
The above two phrases shows the state of people's sorrow and distressnes and now the British would be enjoying his death and they would be pleased now.