Mubarak Wadela
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Mubarak Wadela Balochi (ملامبارک وادیلا) is the principal Kauhda or head man of Kulanch, Balochistan
, Pakistan
. He is a Mengal
by origin, his ancestors having migrated from Wad
. He lives at Nokbur and is one of the most influential men in Kech District
.
He is married to the daughter of Mulla Khudadad, Headman of the Rais
of Turbut, who in his turn married Mulla Mubarak's mother on her first husband's death. These two men were largely responsible for the troubles which took place in 1898 and were among the chief advisors of Mir Mehrab Khan Gichki
.
Mulla Mubarak hold his lands revenue-free both from the Gichkis and khan in virtue of his position and of the assistance he gives in collecting the revenue of Kulanch. He also receives an allowance of Rs.40 per mensem from the makran revenues. He ranks next to the Kauhda of Dasht
and is the second of the supporters of the sardar of Kech District
.
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He is a Mengal
Mengal
Mengal is a Brahui / Baloch tribe in Balochistan, Pakistan- Demographics :The Mengal tribe is one of the largest Baloch tribe. Mengal people speak Brahui, a Dravidian language that has been heavily influenced by other Iranian languages spoken in the area, especially Balochi...
by origin, his ancestors having migrated from Wad
Wad
Wad is an old mining term for any black manganese oxide or hydroxide mineral rich rock in the oxidized zone of various ore deposits. Typically closely associated with various iron oxides. Specific mineral varieties include pyrolusite, lithiophorite, nsutite, takanelite and vernadite....
. He lives at Nokbur and is one of the most influential men in Kech District
Kech District
Kech or Turbat district is a district in Balochistan province of Pakistan.-Administration:The district of Kech is administratively subdivided into the following tehsils:* Buleda* Dasht* Turbat* Tump-Population:...
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He is married to the daughter of Mulla Khudadad, Headman of the Rais
Rais
Raees, Raeesha, is a title used by the rulers of Muslim states in the Middle East and South Asia. It is translated as president in Arabic and wealthy in Persian...
of Turbut, who in his turn married Mulla Mubarak's mother on her first husband's death. These two men were largely responsible for the troubles which took place in 1898 and were among the chief advisors of Mir Mehrab Khan 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....
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Mulla Mubarak hold his lands revenue-free both from the Gichkis and khan in virtue of his position and of the assistance he gives in collecting the revenue of Kulanch. He also receives an allowance of Rs.40 per mensem from the makran revenues. He ranks next to the Kauhda of Dasht
Dasht
Dasht is a town and tehsil of Kharan District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The town is located at 28°36'30N 66°18'50E with an altitude of 1796 metres . The population of the tehsil as a whole was 58,621 in 1998....
and is the second of the supporters of the sardar of Kech District
Kech District
Kech or Turbat district is a district in Balochistan province of Pakistan.-Administration:The district of Kech is administratively subdivided into the following tehsils:* Buleda* Dasht* Turbat* Tump-Population:...
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