Quetta-Pishin District

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Quetta-Pishin District
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Presidency: Bombay
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Present Day Details
Place Name: Quetta, Pishin and Killa Abdullah
State/Province: Baluchistan
Country: Pakistan
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Quetta-Pishin District was a highland district of Baluchistan lying near the Afghan border.


Capital


Neighbours


Population

  • 1891: 78,662
  • 1901: 114,087


History

The Army of the Indus passed through here in 1839. A political agent, Captain Bean, was appointed at Quetta who acted on behalf of the Shah Shuja, the Afghan ruler. In 1842, the area was give to the Khan of Kalat.

From 1876 to 1883, the area was managed by Sir Robert Sandeman on behalf of the Khan. In 1883, it was leased by the British for Rs. 25,000/- per annum.


Cities and Towns

Earthquakes

  • The area is subject to earthquakes with severe shocks in December 1892, March 1902 and 1935.


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