Who Was Mir Noori Naseer Khan|| The legend in Baloch history 

            As the Baloch people have always been under bad eyes and they have been facing numerous problems for centuries due to the natural resources, cultural heritage, and uniqueness of the Baloch nation.

         But history proves that the Baloch people have always stood for their rights and made a record and earned a great name in history. Those, whom we call leaders, had sacrificed a lot to save, and unite the nation, the Baloch nation.

            One of the legendries and great Baloch leaders whose devotions and contributions for the prosperity, unity, and immortality of the Baloch nation are unforgettable is Mir Noori Nasir Khan Baloch.

            It is quite interesting to know that this legendary has been given several names by the people. Mir Noori Naseer Khan had gotten more than 5 names which include Nasir-e-Millat-e-Muhammadia, Beglar begi (meaning Chief of chiefs), Khan-e-Baloch, Mir Muhammad Nasir Khan, and perhaps one or two more can be added.


            He was born in 1710 in the Khanate of Kalat [Khanate means a state ruled by a Khan]. To be honest, I am inspired and I was amazed to know that Noori Nasir Khan was the first one who worked to unite the Baloch nation who, then, were totally separated and almost broken. Furthermore, Mir Noori Nasir Khan was the one who promulgated the Islamic laws.

            The people were very impressed by his work, as I am, for they even called him Saint. To add more and make it interesting, even the Caliph of  Turkey was highly inscribed by his spirited courtesies.

            As mentioned above that he had more than 5 names two names were given by the caliph of Turkey which are Ghazi-e-Din and Nasir-e-Millat-e-Muhammadia.
            One can say that he was the most influential Khan of Khans of Kalat. There are several things yet to be written and mentioned but the article is getting extended which I do not want. Therefore, let me jump to the conclusion by adding that Mir Noori Naseer Khan, the son of Abdullah, embraced death in 1794.


            However, you can also read the book " Khan-e-Azam" by Farooq Baloch, to get more inspiration from his life. To be honest and before you reckon, I shall clarify that I have not yet read the above-mentioned book. One can also get to know about him by asking the Baloch historians and Google which is the best source of learning and acknowledging.

By: Parvez Moula Bakhsh

The writer is a teacher at The Passion Institute of English language & Tuition

Malir Karachi