Gokprosh
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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
.
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
to Panjgur
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
; the main track from Gwadar
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.
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
.
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
to Panjgur
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
; the main track from Gwadar
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.
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
.
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
to Panjgur
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
; the main track from Gwadar
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.The source of this article is wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
1898 Baloch uprising
The 1898 Baloch uprising occurred under Mir Baloch Khan and Mir Mehrab Khan, Nausherwani. The revolt occurred in Balochistan, against the British.-History:...
.
Physical description
Gokprosh consists of a single ridge at the eastern end which, however, gradually widens into the usual collection of parallel ridges as it approaches the western boundary of the country. Here the little valley of Kastag is to be found enclosed within it. Midway in its length, the Nihing and Kech riverKech River
The Kech River is a tributary of the Dasht River which flows from Iran into Balochistan, Pakistan. The city of Turbat is located along this river and is used to irrigate the orchards and in vegetable farming. However the area is prone to flooding - in June 2007 the flood waters entered Turbat city...
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
Dasht River
Dasht River is located in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan.Mirani Dam is located on Dasht River to irrigate the surrounding areas and to provide drinking water to Gwadar....
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
Baho
Baho is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.The inhabitants are called Bahotencs.Baho is the site of an ancient fort. At the 9th century, Baho was a possession of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuixa...
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
Lagor
Lagor is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.-References:*...
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
Pasni
Pasni, the Weaning Ceremony is one in hundreds of celebrations in Nepal in which a child is first fed rice. Although centuries old tradition, modern science has established the fact that child's digestive system is capable of processing solid food when they are approximately 6 months old...
to Panjgur
Panjgur
Panjgur is a small town in Panjgur District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located at 26°58'0N 64°5'60E-References:...
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
Turbat
Turbat is a city located in southern Balochistan, a province of Pakistan. The town is the administrative center of Kech District and Turbat Tehsil, the town itself contains one Union council.-About:...
; the main track from Gwadar
Gwadar
Gwadar also known as Godar is a developing port city on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan. It is the district headquarters of Gwadar District in Balochistan province and has a population of approximately 50,000.Gwadar is strategically located at the apex of the Arabian Sea and at the...
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.
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
1898 Baloch uprising
The 1898 Baloch uprising occurred under Mir Baloch Khan and Mir Mehrab Khan, Nausherwani. The revolt occurred in Balochistan, against the British.-History:...
.
Physical description
Gokprosh consists of a single ridge at the eastern end which, however, gradually widens into the usual collection of parallel ridges as it approaches the western boundary of the country. Here the little valley of Kastag is to be found enclosed within it. Midway in its length, the Nihing and Kech riverKech River
The Kech River is a tributary of the Dasht River which flows from Iran into Balochistan, Pakistan. The city of Turbat is located along this river and is used to irrigate the orchards and in vegetable farming. However the area is prone to flooding - in June 2007 the flood waters entered Turbat city...
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
Dasht River
Dasht River is located in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan.Mirani Dam is located on Dasht River to irrigate the surrounding areas and to provide drinking water to Gwadar....
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
Baho
Baho is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.The inhabitants are called Bahotencs.Baho is the site of an ancient fort. At the 9th century, Baho was a possession of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuixa...
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
Lagor
Lagor is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.-References:*...
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
Pasni
Pasni, the Weaning Ceremony is one in hundreds of celebrations in Nepal in which a child is first fed rice. Although centuries old tradition, modern science has established the fact that child's digestive system is capable of processing solid food when they are approximately 6 months old...
to Panjgur
Panjgur
Panjgur is a small town in Panjgur District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located at 26°58'0N 64°5'60E-References:...
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
Turbat
Turbat is a city located in southern Balochistan, a province of Pakistan. The town is the administrative center of Kech District and Turbat Tehsil, the town itself contains one Union council.-About:...
; the main track from Gwadar
Gwadar
Gwadar also known as Godar is a developing port city on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan. It is the district headquarters of Gwadar District in Balochistan province and has a population of approximately 50,000.Gwadar is strategically located at the apex of the Arabian Sea and at the...
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.
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
1898 Baloch uprising
The 1898 Baloch uprising occurred under Mir Baloch Khan and Mir Mehrab Khan, Nausherwani. The revolt occurred in Balochistan, against the British.-History:...
.
Physical description
Gokprosh consists of a single ridge at the eastern end which, however, gradually widens into the usual collection of parallel ridges as it approaches the western boundary of the country. Here the little valley of Kastag is to be found enclosed within it. Midway in its length, the Nihing and Kech riverKech River
The Kech River is a tributary of the Dasht River which flows from Iran into Balochistan, Pakistan. The city of Turbat is located along this river and is used to irrigate the orchards and in vegetable farming. However the area is prone to flooding - in June 2007 the flood waters entered Turbat city...
s join at Kaur-e-awaran and, forming the Dasht river
Dasht River
Dasht River is located in Gwadar District, Balochistan, Pakistan.Mirani Dam is located on Dasht River to irrigate the surrounding areas and to provide drinking water to Gwadar....
, break southward through a fine gorge known as Gatt.
The summit of the range varies considerably in its general character, the peaks being sometimes pointed and sometimes having flat tops, which broaden out occasionally into plateaux of considerable extent. The principal ones are at the eastern end and include Janzat (4,345), Mukh (3,984) and Khudaband (1,315). It is uninhabited except at Kastag, which was held by Sardar Mir Ahmad of Baho
Baho
Baho is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.The inhabitants are called Bahotencs.Baho is the site of an ancient fort. At the 9th century, Baho was a possession of the abbey of Saint Michel de Cuixa...
in 1903, and was peopled by Kosags and Lagor
Lagor
Lagor is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.-References:*...
s. The vegetation is similar to that of the main range. The rocks at the western end of the range are nummulitic, but their ageis undecided. A little north of Kastag they consist of very fine grey shales and sandstones with vertical beds and a regular east and west strike.
A 1907 publication notes: There are few difficulties in travelling across the Gokprosh hills. Tal-e-sar is crossed by the track from Pasni
Pasni
Pasni, the Weaning Ceremony is one in hundreds of celebrations in Nepal in which a child is first fed rice. Although centuries old tradition, modern science has established the fact that child's digestive system is capable of processing solid food when they are approximately 6 months old...
to Panjgur
Panjgur
Panjgur is a small town in Panjgur District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is located at 26°58'0N 64°5'60E-References:...
via Pidark; and the bridle-path from Pasni to Turbat crosses the range to the south of Turbat
Turbat
Turbat is a city located in southern Balochistan, a province of Pakistan. The town is the administrative center of Kech District and Turbat Tehsil, the town itself contains one Union council.-About:...
; the main track from Gwadar
Gwadar
Gwadar also known as Godar is a developing port city on the southwestern Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan. It is the district headquarters of Gwadar District in Balochistan province and has a population of approximately 50,000.Gwadar is strategically located at the apex of the Arabian Sea and at the...
to Turbat passes over the range between Kani and Gushtang, and that from Gwadar to Tump runs via Pittok, crossing the range to the north of Mach Chat. Several tracks also lead from Nigwar and Dasht to Mand, the principal one being that which goes over the Talidar-e-kandag to Mand, and is known as Sargwap-e-rah on account of its frequent zigzags.The source of this article is wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.