Primary Baloch or Associated with Baloch Tribes.

PAKISTANI BALOCH

Bugti:

Durrag / Nothani / Khalpar / Masori / Mondrani / Notheri / Perozani / Raheja / Shambani.

Bugti (aka Bughti): An eastern Baloch tribe located almost exclusively in Dera Bugti District of Sibi Division, Balochistan. A few also live in Sibi District of Sibi Division and Barkhan District of Zhob Division. The Bugti, along with the Marri, Dombki, and Jakrani, is known as the “hill tribes” and have historically been more independent and warlike than the rest of the Baloch. In the past, they raided their neighbors, including those in Sindh and Punjab Provinces, and were the most troublesome Baloch tribes for the British. Today the Marri and Bugti tribes lead the Baloch nationalist movement, along with the Mengal Brahuis. As of 1951, there were approximately 31,000 Bugtis.

Buledi:

Gholo / Hajija / Jafuzai / Kahorkani / Kotachi / Lauli / Pitafi / Raite.

Buledi (aka Boledi, Bolidi, Buledhi, Bulethi, Burdi): Originally located near the coasts of Iran and Pakistan, the Buledi moved north and east into Kalat Division, Balochistan and northern Sindh, near the Indus River, having been pushed out of Mekran by the Gichki tribe. Some likely remained in Sistan of Balochistan Province, Iran, and Mekran Division, Balochistan. Most sources list the Buledi as Brahuis. One source lists them as a Rind clan. As of 1951, there were approximately 12,500 Buledis.

Buzdar:

Gulman / Namurdi.

Buzdar (aka Bozdar): Located in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab. The Buzdars are of Rind descent but have become an independent tribe.

Chandia:

Chandia (aka Chandya): Located primarily between the Indus River in Sindh and the Balochistan border where they have reportedly assimilated with the local inhabitants. They also reside in Dera Ismail Khan District of the North-West Frontier Province and Muzaffargarh District, Punjab. They may have originally been a Leghari Baloch clan. Some sources list them as Brahuis.

Dombki:

Baghdar / Bhand / Brahmani / Dinari / DirKhani / Fattwani / Gabol / Galatta / Galoi / Ghaziari / Gishkaun / Gurgel / Hara / Jekrani / Jumnani / Khosa / Lashari / Mirozai / Muhammandani / Shabkor / Singiani / Sohriani / Talani / Wazirani.

Dombki (aka Domki, Dumki): An eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in the vicinity of Lahri in Bolan District of Nasirabad Division, Balochistan, but also found in Sindh. The Dombkis are hill tribes, and like the Marri and Bugti, carried out raids against their neighbors up to the late 1800s. The Dombki, Marri, Bugti, and Jakrani tribes often feuded with and raided one another, but sometimes allied against other tribes or the British. Dombki is reputedly the storytellers of the Baloch and the recorders of Baloch genealogy. As of 1951, there were approximately 14,000 Dombkis.

Drishak:

Drishak: Located primarily in the vicinity of Asni in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab. The plains tribes between the eastern border of Balochistan and the Indus River in Punjab and Sindh, including the Drishaks, Gurchanis, Lunds, and Mazaris, suffered most from the raids conducted by the hill tribes, the Bugtis, Dombkis, Jakranis, and Marris. The plains tribes generally cooperated with the British who controlled Punjab and Sindh from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s.

Gichki:

Dinarzai / Isazai.

Gichki (aka Ghichki): A western Baloch tribe located primarily in Panjgur District of Mekran Division, Balochistan. The Gichkis are not ethnically Baloch, likely originating in Punjab as Jatts or Rajputs, but now speak Balochi and have become assimilated into the Baloch. The Gichki likely also absorbed a number of smaller Baloch tribes in the Mekran region. The Gichki reportedly entered Mekran around the end of the 17th century and, though a small tribe, by inter-marrying and using other tribal militias, soon became a powerful tribe in the area. In the late 1700s, the Brahui Khan of Kalat seized control of the Mekran region but allowed the Gichki chiefs to manage it as a state within the Khanate. In the late 1800s, the Nausherwanis, who had entered western Balochistan from Iran and settled in Kharan District of Kalat Division, expanded into Mekran, reducing Gichki power until the British checked their advances. As of 1951, there were approximately 3,500 Gichkis.

Gurchani:

Chang / Durkani /Holawani / Hotwani / Jikskani / Jogiani / Khalilani /Lashari / Pitafi / Shaihakani / Suhrani.

Gurchani (aka Garshani, Gorchani, Gurcshani): Located in the vicinity of Lalgarh, near Harrand in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab. They are reportedly originally descended from the Dodai, a once important tribe that no longer exists. The Gurchani tribe has over time absorbed elements of the Buledi, Lashari, and Rind Baloch. The plains tribes between the eastern border of Balochistan and the Indus River in Punjab and Sindh, including the Drishaks, Gurchanis, Lunds, and Mazaris, suffered most from the raids conducted by the hill tribes, the Bugtis, Dombkis, Jakranis, and Marris. The plains tribes generally cooperated with the British who controlled Punjab and Sindh from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s.

Hot:

Singalu.

Hot (aka Hut): Located primarily in central Mekran Division, Balochistan, but also found in the vicinity of Bampur in Sistan of Balochistan, Iran. They are a significant tribe in both areas. According to legend, they are one of the five original Baloch tribes, descended from Jalal Khan, the others being the Jatoi, Kaheri, Lashari, and Rind tribes, though others say they are the aboriginal inhabitants of the Mekran region and are not ethnic Baloch.

Jamali:

Babar / Bhandani / Dhoshli / Manjhi / Mundrani / Pawar / Rehanwala / Sahriani / Shahaliani / Shahalzal / Taharani / Tingiani / Waswani / Zanwrani.

Jamali: An eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in northern Sindh, but also found in Nasirabad Division, Balochistan, on the border between Balochistan and Sindh. As of the late 1800s, they were reported to be a small, poor tribe of farmers and herders, numbering about 2,500. As of 1951, there were approximately 15,000 Jamalis.

Jatoi:

Jatoi (aka Jatui): A wide-ranging Baloch tribe located in the following areas: Nasirabad Division, Balochistan; Dera Ghazi Khan, Lahore and Muzaffargarh Districts, Punjab; Dera Ismail Khan, North-West Frontier Province; and northern Sindh. According to one source, they are no longer a coherent tribe but are spread among other Baloch tribes. According to legend, they are one of the five original Baloch tribes, descended from Jalal Khan, the others being the Hot, Kaheri, Lashari, and Rind tribes.

Kaheri:

Bulani / Moradani / Qalandrani / Tahirani.

Kaheri (aka Kahiri): A small, eastern Baloch tribe located in Nasirabad Division, Balochistan. According to legend, they are one of the five original Baloch tribes, descended from Jalal Khan, the others being the Hot, Jatoi, Lashari, and Rind tribes.

Kasrani:

Kasrani (aka Kaisrani, Qaisarani, Qaisrani): Located in the Sulaiman Range along the northwestern border of Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab. The most northerly of their clans reside on the border of Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, and Dera Ismail Khan District, North-West Frontier Province. They are reported to be originally descended from the Rind tribe.

Khetran: 

The Khetran tribe is not Baloch and so is not included in the Baloch tree, but they are closely associated with the Baloch and warrant some mention. Like the Gichki, they are thought to be of Punjabi origin, but unlike the Gichki who have taken on the Balochi language, the Khetran speak a Punjabi dialect Khetrani akin to Jatki. Some sources class the Khetran among the Baloch hill tribes, as they formerly shared the same propensity for raiding as the Bugtis, Dombkis, Jakranis, and Marris. The Khetrans allied with the Bugtis against the Marris when conflicts arose, though conflicts and alliances among hill tribes were short-lived. As of 1951, there were approximately 19,500 Khetrans.

Khosa:

Balelani / Khilolani / Umrani.

Khosa (aka Kosah): An eastern Baloch tribe located in Nasirabad Division, Balochistan, Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, and in the vicinity of Jacobabad in northern Sindh. Some sources list them as a Rind clan, though one source claims they are of Hot descent. As of 1951, there were approximately 11,300 Khosas.

Lashari:

Alkai / Bhangrani / Chuk / Dinari / Goharamani / Gulllanzai / Mianzai / Sumrani / Muhammadani / SPachi / Tajani / Tawakalani / Tumpani / Wasuwani.

Lashari (aka Chahi, Lashar, Lishari): An eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in Balochistan, but also found in small numbers in the vicinity of Bampur in Sistan of Balochistan, Iran. According to legend, they are one of the five original Baloch tribes, descended from Jalal Khan, the others being the Hot, Jatoi, Kaheri, and Rind tribes. The Rinds and Lasharis, originally enemies, allied and conquered the indigenous populations of modern Kalat, Nasirabad, and Sibi Divisions in the 16th century. As of 1951, there were approximately 11,000 Lasharis.

Leghari:

Chandya / Haddiani / Haibatani / Kaloi / Talpur.

Leghari (aka Lagaori, Lagari, Laghari): Located primarily in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, but also found in Barkhan District of Zhob Division, Balochistan and possibly in northern Sindh. According to one source, the Leghari is a Rind Baloch clan.

Lund:

Ahmdani / Khosa / Lund / Rind.

Lund (aka Lundi): Located primarily in Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab. The Lund is a large tribe divided into two sub-tribes, one located at Sori and the other in Tibbi. The Sori Lunds are more numerous than the Tibbi Lunds. The plains tribes between the eastern border of Balochistan and the Indus River in Punjab and Sindh, including the Drishaks, Gurchanis, Lunds and Mazaris suffered most from the raids conducted by the hill tribes, the Bugtis, Dombkis, Jakranis, and Marris. The plains tribes generally cooperated with the British who controlled Punjab and Sindh from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s.

Magzi:

Ahmadani / Bhutani / Chandraman / Hasrani / Hisbani / Jaghirani / Jattak / Katyar / Khatohal / Khosa / Lashari / Marri / Mughemani / Mugheri / Nindani / Nisbani / Rahajs / Rawatani / Sakhani / Shambhani / Sobhani / Umrani.

Magzi (aka Magasi, Magassi, Maghzi, Magsi): An eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in Jhal Magsi District of Nasirabad Division, Balochistan. The Magzi were historically farmers but occasionally committed raids against neighbors. They, along with the Rinds, accepted the authority of the Brahui Khan of Kalat in the late 1700s. The Magzis and Rinds, who border one another occasionally, feuded in the past. The Magzis, though fewer in number, defeated the Rinds in 1830. As of 1951, there were approximately 17,300 Magzis.

Marri:

Bijarani / Damani / Ghazni / Loharani / Mazarani / Miani.

Marri (aka Mari): An eastern Baloch tribe located almost exclusively in Kohlu District of Sibi Division, Balochistan; some also reside in northern Kalat and Nasirabad Divisions in the Bolan Pass area. The Marris, along with the Bugtis, Dombkis, and Jakranis are known as the “hill tribes” and have historically been more independent and warlike than the rest of the Baloch. In the past, they raided their neighbors, including those in Sindh and Punjab Provinces, and were the most troublesome Baloch tribes according to the British. Today the Marri and Bugti tribes lead the Baloch nationalist movement, along with the Mengal Brahuis. As of 1951, there were approximately 38,700 Marris.

Mazari:

Balachani / Kurd.

Mazari: An eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in the vicinity of Rojhan in southern Dera Ghazi Khan District, Punjab, and between the Indus River and the border of Sibi Division of Balochistan in northern Sindh. The plains tribes between the eastern border of Balochistan and the Indus River in Punjab and Sindh, including the Drishaks, Gurchanis, Lunds and Mazaris suffered most from the raids conducted by the hill tribes, Bugtis, Dombkis, Jakranis, and Marris. The plains tribes generally cooperated with the British who controlled Punjab and Sindh from the mid-1800s to mid-1900s. Prior to British rule, the Mazaris were known as “Pirates of the Indus” because of attacks they conducted and fees they extorted from traders on the river.

Nausherwani:

Nausherwani (aka Naosherwani, Nawshirvani): The Nausherwani tribe is not Baloch and so is not included in the Baloch tree, but they are closely associated with the Baloch and warrant some mention. Their origins are obscure, but they have now fully merged with the Baloch. They primarily inhabit Kharan District of Kalat Division, Balochistan and Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. The Nausherwanis, who nominally fell under the authority of the Brahui Khan of Kalat, were the most powerful tribe in the Kharan area as of the early 1900s. Around that time the British checked their efforts to expand south into the Mekran region.

Rakhshani:

Rakhshani (aka Bakhshani, Rakshani, Rekhshani): A western Baloch tribe located in Kharan District of Kalat Division and Chagai District of Quetta Division, Balochistan and along the Helmand River in southern Afghanistan. There are also Rakhshanis in eastern Balochistan, Sindh, and Iran. Some list the Rakhshani as a Rind Baloch clan and others as a Brahui tribe. The Rakhshanis of Kharan were loyal to the Brahui Khan of Kalat and well-disposed toward the British as of the early 1900s. As of 1951, there were approximately 35,000 Rakhshanis.

Rind:

Buzdar / Chandia / Gabol / Godri / Gulam / Bolak / Hot / Jamali / Jatoi / Khosa / Kuchik / Kuloi /Lashari / Leghari / Nakhezal /Nuhani /Raheja / Rakhsani.

Rind: The Rind is a western Baloch tribe. Their headquarters is reportedly in Shoran in Jhal Magsi District of Nasirabad Division, but they are also located in Quetta and Mekran Divisions in Balochistan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, and Multan Districts in Punjab, and Dera Ismail Khan District in North-West Frontier Province. Many other Baloch tribes claim to be Rinds or descended from Rinds. Many of those listed as Rinds are now completely independent and have long-since moved away from the Rind core. This could account for sources reporting such a wide geographic distribution of the tribe. According to legend, the Rind tribe is one of the five original Baloch tribes, descended from Jalal Khan, the others being the Hot, Jatoi, Kaheri, and Lashari tribes. The Rinds and Lasharis, originally enemies, allied and conquered the indigenous Brahui populations of modern Kalat, Nasirabad, and Sibi Divisions in the 16th century. They, along with the Magzis accepted the authority of the Brahui Khan of Kalat in the late 1700s. The Magzis and Rinds, who border one another, occasionally feuded in the past. The Magzis, though fewer in number, defeated the Rinds in 1830. As of 1951, there were approximately 26,400 Rinds.

Umrani:

Balachani / Burian / Dilawarzai / Ghanhani / Jonghani / Malghani / Misriani / Nodkani / Paliani / Sethani / Sobhani / Tangiani.

Umrani: A small eastern Baloch tribe located primarily in Nasirabad Division, Balochistan. Some may also live between the Indus River and eastern border of Balochistan in Sindh. As of 1951, there were approximately 2,400 Umranis.

AFGHAN BALOCH

The Baloch in Afghanistan, for the most part, have different names and groupings from those in Balochistan and are not usually included in the Baloch tribal lists provided by British sources from the 1800s and 1900s. The only Baloch tribe that seems to inhabit territory on both sides of the border is the Rakhshani. The Baloch in Afghanistan are mostly nomads living primarily in Nimruz Province, along the banks of the Helmand River and on the western border of Afghanistan between Kala-i-Fath and Chakhansur (Zaranj). Some sources place them all along the southern border of Afghanistan in Nimruz, Helmand, and Kandahar Provinces, with small pockets farther north in Farah, Badghis, and Jowzjan Provinces. The following are the most commonly mentioned Baloch tribes in Afghanistan.

Gorgeg:

Gorgeg (aka Gargeg, Ghurchij, Gorgaiz, Gorget, Gurgech, Gurgeech, Gurgich): Located in southern Afghanistan along the Helmand River. According to one source, the Gurgech (Gorgeg) is a section of the Rakhshani Baloch.

Kashani:

Kashani: Located in southern Afghanistan along the Helmand River.

Manasani:

Mamasani (aka Muhammad Hasani, Muhumsani): Located in southern Afghanistan along the Helmand River and in Farah Province. There are also some Mamasani located in Mekran Division, Balochistan, Pakistan, but their relationship to one another is unclear.

Nahrui:

Nahrui: Located in southern Afghanistan.

Rakshani: Gurgech / Jianzai /Sarai / Usbakzai.

Rakhshani (aka Bakhshani, Rakshani, Rekhshani): Located in southern Afghanistan. They are divided into the following sections: Badini, Jamaldini, Gurgeh, Jianzai, Usbakzai, Saruni, Betakzai, Sarai, and Kalagani.

Reki:

Reki (aka Rek, Rigi, Riki): According to legend, the Reki remained behind in Persia (Iran) when the majority of the Baloch tribes moved into Balochistan. Many still remain in Iran, but according to one source, some live in central Balochistan, Pakistan, and southern Afghanistan.

Sanjarani:

Sanjarani (aka Sinjarani): Located in southern Afghanistan in Nimruz and Helmand Provinces, along the Helmand Valley. The Sanjarani Baloch claim to have originally come from Balochistan about 1800. Some are also located in Iran.

IRANIAN BALOCH

The following are Baloch tribes in Sistan in Balochistan Province, Iran:

Baranzai:

Baranzai: Located in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. They may be of Pashtun origin.

Damani: Yarmuhammadzai.

Damani: Located in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. The Damani is divided into the Gamshadzai and Yarmuhammadzai sections. Some may also be located in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Garmshadzai: Arzezai / Jehangirzai / Kerramzai / Muhammadzai.

Hot:

Hot: Located in along the coast in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran and also in Mekran Division, Balochistan, Pakistan. As of 1923, they were reported to be the largest Baloch tribe living in Iran. Many of them were nomadic.

Ismailzai:

Ismailzai: Located in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. Most are nomadic. The Reki tribe borders them to the east. They are noted to be stricter in their religious observances than their neighbors.

Kurd:

Kurd (aka Kurt): The Kurds are thought to be identifiable with the Kurds currently located in northwestern Iran, northern Iraq, and southern Turkey. They were reportedly induced (presumably by the Shah of Persia) to settle in Sarhad, Sistan in Balochistan, Iran in order to keep the Baloch in check. However, they got along relatively well with the Baloch and conducted raids against Persian as well as Baloch territory. While acknowledging their Kurdish origins, they now refer to themselves as Baloch.

Lashari:

Lashari: The Lashari is a well-known Baloch tribe in Balochistan, Pakistan, but some are nomadic and live in Iran around Bampur in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. The relationship between the Lashari in Iran and Pakistan are unknown.

Nausherwani:

Nausherwani: Though not originally a Baloch tribe, some sources list the Nausherwanis as such or as a Rind Baloch clan. The Nausherwanis listed as Baloch lived in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran as of 2003. They enjoyed close ties to the Nausherwanis in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Rais:

Rais: Located primarily along the Iranian coast in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. Some also live in Mekran Division along the Pakistan coast in Balochistan.

Reki: Natuzai.

Reki (aka Rek, Rigi, Riki): As of the late 1800s, the Reki were said to be numerous and scattered over southern Iran and between Kuh-i-Taftan Mountain and the Helmand River. They were primarily herders. Reki is also located in Afghanistan, but their relationship with the Iranian Reki is unknown.

Taukhi: Gurgich / Jamaizai / Saruni.

Taukhi: Located in Sistan in Balochistan, Iran. Many of the Baloch tribes in Iran hearken back to Taukhi origins. It is unclear if Taukhi is a separate tribe or a hereditary group encompassing several tribes.