Khuzdar, Baluchistan

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Khuzdar, Baluchistan, 1908

The principal place in the Jhalawan division of the Kalat State, Baluchistan, and the head-quarters of the Native Assistant and of the Khan of Kalat's naib, situated in 27 degree 48' N. and 66° 37" E. It is known to the Sindls as Kohiar, and is a long narrow valley, at the upper end of which a fort was constructed in 1870. Khuzdar owes its importance to its central position at the point of convergence of roads from Kalat on the north, Karachi and Bela on the south, Kachhi on the east, and Makran and Kharan on the west. It is unhealthy in summer. The garrison consists of 7 artillerymen with one gun and 45 irregular levies. The Native Assistant has a small escort of 20 levies. The niabat of Khuzdar includes land in Baghwana, Zidi, the valley of the Kolachi river, Karkh, and Chakku.

This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.