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Baluchistan States Union

1952 CE – 1955 CE · capital Kalat

A short-lived federation of the four princely states of Balochistan within Pakistan, led by the Khan of Kalat.

Origins

In 1952 Kalat, Kharan, Makran State and Las Bela State, which had acceded to Pakistan in 1948, were combined into the Baluchistan States Union. The Khan of Kalat, Ahmad Yar Khan, became its head as Khan-e-Azam.

Rule and society

The union had a council of the rulers and a small administration based at Kalat, with Pakistan's government retaining control of defence, foreign affairs and communications. It covered a vast, thinly populated territory of pastoralists, farmers and coastal fishermen.

Decline and legacy

In 1955 the union was dissolved and merged into West Pakistan under the One Unit scheme, ending the political role of the Baloch rulers. Its lands are now part of Balochistan province.

Lineage

Khanate of Kalat 1666 CE – 1955 CEKharan State 1697 CE – 1955 CELas Bela State 1742 CE – 1955 CEMakran State 1898 CE – 1955 CEBaluchistan States UnionDominion of Pakistan 1947 CE – 1956 CE

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Baluchistan States Union. In The Epoch Institute States Register. https://the-epoch-institute.org/state/baluchistan-states-union
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“Baluchistan States Union.” The Epoch Institute States Register, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/state/baluchistan-states-union. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Baluchistan States Union.” The Epoch Institute States Register. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/state/baluchistan-states-union.
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