Mir Chakar Rind
Legendary Baloch folk hero and chieftain of Rind Tribe
Chakar Khan Rind (Balochi: میر چاکَر خان رِند) was a 15th-century Baloch chieftain. Born in Ashal, located in the Kolwah region of eastern Makran, he founded the "Kingdom of Balochistan". He is considered a folk hero of the Baloch people and an important figure in the Baloch epic Hani and Sheh Mureed.
Family
According to Baloch history, Chakar Rind is a descendant of Rind Khan, a son of Jalal Khan, from whom a number of Baloch descend. His father was Mir Shayhak Rind. Mir Chakar Rind's home town is still debated among Baloch historian however, he is believed to be born in Kolwah, a region of Makran, Balochistan.
History
Around 1487, Mir Chakar succeeded his father as the Sardar-i Azam (Great Chief). Under his leadership, Sibi was established as the capital of the first unified Baloch kingdom, which at its peak stretched from Kerman in the west to the Sindh border in the east, and from southern Khorasan to the Arabian Sea coast.
Since 12th century Baloch chieftains ruled over most of Balochistan. Mir Jalal khan and Mir Chakar after the establishment of the Baloch Confederation extended their dominance beyond the borders of Balochistan.
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