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'''Quetta-Pishin District''' was a highland district of [[Baluchistan]] lying near the Afghan border.
==Capital==
* [[Quetta]]
==Neighbours==
* East: [[Zhob District]] and [[Sibi District]]
* West: Afghanistan
==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 given to the Khan of [[Kalat State|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==
* [[Kila Abdullah]]
* [[Pishin]]
* [[Quetta]]
* [[Shorarud]]
==Passes==
* [[Khojak Pass]]
* [[Bolan Pass]]
==Earthquakes==
* The area is subject to earthquakes with severe shocks in December 1892, March 1902 and 1935.
==External Links==
