| Makran Balochi: مکُران | |
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| Princely state of Pakistan | |
| 18th century–14 October 1955 | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Makran_Map.gif) Map of Pakistan with Makran highlighted 1955 (in red) | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Makran_(princely_state)_in_British_India_1940.png) Makran in British India 1940 (in red) | |
| Capital | Kech (Turbat) |
| Area | |
• | 54,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi) |
| History | |
• Established | 18th century |
• Disestablished | 14 October 1955 |
| Today part of | Balochistan, Pakistan |
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Makran (Urdu: ریاست مکران) was an autonomous princely state in a subsidiary alliance with British India until 1947, before being absorbed as an autonomous princely state of Pakistan.[1] It ceased to exist in 1955. It was located in the extreme southwest of present-day Pakistan, an area now parts of the districts of Gwadar, Kech and Panjgur. The state did not include the enclave of Omani Gwadar, which was under Omani rule until 1958.
- ^ Pillalamarri, Akhilesh. "A Brief History of Balochistan". The Diplomat.