Barakzay clan

Barakzay clan

The Barakzay Clan is a powerful family in Afghanistan and Baluchistan.

400 years ago a Barakzay (Barakzahi) family and its army fled Afghanistan when the Shah was replaced. They lived in a city called Sarawan in Baluchistan, Iran. They ruled the city and all Baluchistan in 1903. In 1903 Bahram Khan Barakzahi crossed the Persian army. Barham Khan defected to the Persian army, he became the national hero in Baluchistan. He ruled Baluchistan until 1919. During this time Arham Khan was at war against the Persians and British Empire.

He died in 1919 and his brother took over power. His name was Amir Dost Mohmmad Khan Barakzahi. He ruled Baluchistan until 1928 when Reza Shah and the British Empire attacked Baluchistan - from the North, West and East and from the sea in the South.

External links

* [http://www.lashar.org/lasharonline/articles.php?id=46 Lashar online]
* [http://www.baloch2000.org baloch2000.org: click on history]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Dōst Moḥammad Khān — ▪ ruler of Afghanistan born 1793, Afghanistan died June 9, 1863, Herāt       ruler of Afghanistan (1826–63) and founder of the Bārakzay dynasty, who maintained Afghan independence during a time when the nation was a focus of political struggles… …   Universalium

  • List of Afghanistan-related topics — This is a list of Afghanistan related articles. See also the .Afghanistan* Afghanistan * SalajeetBuildings and structures in Afghanistan* Buddhas of Bamyan * Chakhil i Ghoundi Stupa * Darul Aman Palace * Kajakai Dam * Tajbeg PalaceArchaeological… …   Wikipedia

  • Afghanistan — /af gan euh stan /, n. a republic in central Asia, NW of India and E of Iran. 23,738,085; 250,000 sq. mi. (647,500 sq. km). Cap.: Kabul. * * * Afghanistan Introduction Afghanistan Background: Afghanistan s recent history is characterized by war… …   Universalium

  • Afghanistan — 34° 31′ 00″ N 69° 08′ 00″ E / 34.5167, 69.1333 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Etat islamique d'Afghanistan — Afghanistan Wikipédia …   Wikipédia en Français

  • République islamique d'Afghanistan — Afghanistan Wikipédia …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Émirat islamique d'Afghanistan — Afghanistan Wikipédia …   Wikipédia en Français

  • État islamique d'Afghanistan — Afghanistan Wikipédia …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”