Chhalgari
The Chhalgari[1] or Chhalgri [2] (Sindhi: ڇلگري) is a sub-tribe of Marri.[3] found in Sindh and Balochistan, divided into two groups, Jhanda khail and wadera khail. The leader of both the clans is Mir Ismail Khan, son of Mir Jhanda Khan. The Jhanda Khail and Wadera Khail are located in Kachhi region. They are considered to be the only clan that have never been involved in wars within Balochs.
History
People of Chhalgri tribe were lived in Harnai mountain latter they migrated to kachhi region of Balochistan[4] People of Chhalgri tribe came into Sindh with Talpurs & almost 500 chhalgri soldiers were recruited in Talpurs's Army.[5] Chhalgri tribe participated & fought in Battle of Maini under the flag of talpurs.[6]
Etymology
Chhalgari or Chhalgri is originally derived from Pashto dialact "Chalgari" or Wanetsi also called Tarino which is spoken by Tareen tribes in Pakistan and Afghanistan, principally in Harnai and Sinjwani area of east Quetta, Northeren Balochistan.
Popular places associated with Chhalgri
- Chhalgari or chalgari is also a town and union council in district Bolan in Balochistan[7]
- Chhalgri is a populated place located in verdak province of Afghanistan.[8]
- There is a Chhalgri police station located in Hyderabad[9]
Notable Personalities
- Dr Abdul Hai Baloch[10] (Former president Balochistan National Party. )
- Bashir Khan Chhalgari [11] (Sardar of Chhalgari tribe)
- Sawai khan Chhalgri[12] (Director Information Mirpurkhas)
- Mukhtair Ahmed Chhalgari [13] (Contesting candidate for Senate Election 2015)
- Intezar Chhalgri (Convenor Sindh Education Employees Alliance)[14]
- Gul Hassan Chhalgri ( Officer in Education & Literacy Department Sindh )
Gallery
References
- ↑ Gazetteer of Pakistan: Names Approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names
- ↑ schoolinglog.com. "Government Boys Primary School GUL HASSAN CHHALGRI, PO DETHA, Hyderabad". www.schoolinglog.com. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
- ↑ Administration Report of the Balochistan Agency for 1914-1915.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ↑ سنڌ جي اقتصادي تاريخ از: ڊاڪٽر۔ايس۔.پي ڇٻلاڻي ناشر: سندھی ادبی بورڈ
- ↑ سنڌ ۾ رهندڙ بلوچ قبيلا: رحيمداد خان ”مولائي شيدائي“؛ ايڊيشن: پهريون؛ سال: 2012ع؛ ڇپائيندڙ:سنڌ ادبي بورڊ ڄامشورو
- ↑ "Destination Guide: Chhalgari in Balochistān Pakistan". Tripmondo. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ↑ "Chihilgarī (populated place)". af.geoview.info. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
- ↑ "HYDERABAD POLICE ARRESTS 2 KILLERS OF PIA OFFICER ABRARUL HASSAN,HIS WIFE. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ↑ "NP leadership become part of undemocratic forces, says Dr. Hayee". Daily Balochistan Express. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ↑ "Bashir Khan Chhalgari, Balochistan, Pakistan - Google Satellite Image and Map". earth-3d.com. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
- ↑ "Dr. Mirza expresses grief over barbaric incident, ensures support to bereaved family". Daily The Pioneer. 2014-04-17. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ↑ "131 in the race for 48 Senate seats". Daily Pakistan Global. Retrieved 2016-05-19.
- ↑ "Education Alliance to launch 2nd phase of struggle from today". Retrieved 2016-05-29.