1958–1959 Kalat rebellion
conflict between Pakistani forces and Princes of Kalat
In 1958, Nawab Nauroz Khan took up arms in resistance to the One Unit policy, which decreased government representation for tribal leaders, and instigated a revolt against Pakistan from 1958 to 1959.
He and his followers started a guerrilla war against Pakistan, and were arrested in 1959, charged with treason, and imprisoned in Hyderabad. Five of his family members, sons and nephews, were subsequently hanged on charges of treason and aiding in the murder of Pakistani troops. Nawab Nauroz Khan later died in captivity.
Background
1948 rebellion
In 1948, Prince Agha Abdul Karim and Prince Muhammad Rahim of Kalat launched a rebellion in Jhalawan in response to accession of Kalat and with the aim of establishing Kalat as an independent state from Pakistan. With the arrest of the princes and loss of a lot of manpower, the rebellion ultimately came to an end in 1950 with Pakistan recapturing all territories.
Attack on Kalat Palace
In 1958, Ahmad Yar Khan tried to ambush the Deputy Commissioner. He invited him to his place and when he came the palace guards led by the Khan's son Prince Mohiuddin, attacked him. Three persons were wounded. In retaliation the following day, a tank of the Pakistan Army fired multiple rounds on the palace of Khan and the Khan was forced to surrender and was taken away to Lahore.
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