History of Khan of Kalat – Meer Bijar Khan
Meer Bijar was Meer Omar’s son. He was a child when Meer Omar was killed in the Battle of Kalat against the Meer Chakar Rind and Meer Gohram Lashari. His mother accompanied him to Mustang. The people of Mustong provided her with shelter and care. Meer Bijar’s heart was aflame with a vengeance when he regained consciousness as a young man. Every time, her mother forbade her.
The wealthy Brahvi tribes were scattered and wandering in the mountains at the time. Fearing Meer Mandav Rind, the landlords remained silent. They had no choice but to obey Meer Mandav Rind. In these circumstances, Meer Bijar sought assistance from the Mustang people. However, the Mustang people were unable to assist Meer Bijar.
Furthermore, Meer Mandav Rind was the ruler of Kalat. On the other hand, it was not a good idea to assist anyone during his time. But the people were aware of their circumstances and could predict what would happen if Meer Bijar was killed or defeated in the battle. As a result, they thought it was appropriate to leave Meer Bijar in this position. Meer Bijar, who had a Baloch heart rife with a vengeance, was never afraid of oplepe. How long could he go without exacting his father’s vengeance? So, one night, Meer Bijar escaped from his house, disguised himself, and traveled to Kalat.
How did Meer Bijar become famous in Brahvi Jadgal battles?
And how did Meer Bijar rise to the position of Khan of Kalat? Let’s talk about the answers to the questions. Meer Bijar’s journey began in Mustang and ended in a place called Mangochar. He met a few landlords who were working on their fields in Mangochar. These landlords happened to be from his tribe. But they couldn’t place meer Bijar. Meer Bijar approached them and inquired about the state of Kalat “According to the landlords, Mando rind is the ruler of Kalat, Meer Chaker and Gohram were engaged in the conquest of Kachhi. When Meer Bijar heard these landlords’ words. Meer Bijar revealed his name after he became convinced that he had sincere sympathy. The landlords were overjoyed to hear this and presented Meer Bijar to Meer Siyahi the next day. Meer Siyahi was the Merwani chief. Meer Siyahi was overjoyed to see Meer Bijar. So he secretly summoned his men and dispatched them to take Brahvi tribes in the mountains and plains, informing them of Meer Bijar’s arrival and instructing them to gather at Chapper as soon as possible. even though Meer Siyahi was strongly advised to remain silent. Meer Siyahi’s boys joined him and one day left the house without telling Meer siyahi, looting a herd of Meerwani camels from Kalat. At the place of Ziarat, there was a brief battle between two sides in which some of the men of Mandwani were killed. Only four horses belonging to Meer Siyahi and Omar were killed. Meer Omar rose to prominence as a result of this battle. The Brahvis began to flock in droves to join Meer Bijar, no matter where they were. According to reports, the Brahvis handed over the property to the women of the Ten Mysore Mountains after learning of the news. and young and old men alike come to join Meer Bijar. Every tribe Brahvi considered it their duty to avenge Omar’s murder. assuming that a large army of Brahvi gathered at Chapper with Meer Bijar within a few days. Meer Mandav was unable to obtain assistance from anyone. Meer Bijr did not allow them to wait. Meer. Bijar and the enraged Brahvi made it to Kalat. Meer Mandav came out on the other side. Fighting erupted front in front of Kalat. Meer Mandav was killed in this battle. So Meer Bijar entered Kalat with an army to conqueror the, and on the same day, the Brahavis unanimously recognized him as their chief and performed the Dastar e Kalat ritual. Meer Bijar made the decision to settle the disputes after the conquest of Kalat. So the famous ‘Brahvi Jadgal war’ began here. During this time, there were numerous incidents of robbery, looting, and murder that occurred at all hours of the day and night. The battles that resulted from these proved decisive.
– The first Brahvi Jadgal war:
In Surab, the Jadgal fought Meer Bijar’s army. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle. Finally, the Jadgals were defeated and retreated to Khuzdar, Zaidi, Nal, and The Brahvi captured Surab and surrounding areas.
– Brahvi Jadgal’s Second War:
A few years later, the quarrels resurfaced in Khuzdar and Nal. It is said that at this time, Yusuf led an army of Hub and Sorona’s Chhatta, Kachi, Karkh, Wadh against the Brahvi. Meer Bijar gathered information and organized the Brahvi. He attacked Jhalawan after going beyond Surab. At the site of Saman,’ they clashed with the army of Jadgals. Saman was a neighborhood in Janab Aud near Khuzdar. The battle began, and Brahvi easily defeated the Jadgals. Jadgal bolted. They even went above and beyond Wadh and Nal. Malik Deenar, son of Meer Dosteen Nosharwani, was killed in this battle. Brahvi was preoccupied with Nal, Hazargun, and Wadh.
– The Third Brahvi Jedgall War
The death of Malik Deenar deeply saddened the Brahvi. As a result, after a few days of breathing in Nal and Wadh, they were ready to fight the battle. Meer Dosteen led the Army this time. The rivals fought against Meer Dostin’s army but were quickly defeated and retreated. Meer Bijar and his Brahvi tribe once again occupied a large area. Meer Bijar subdivided the entire area into tribal Brahvi for population and supervision. To each tribe of the land that has been entrusted to them. And made responsible for the population’s safety and well-being. Meer Bijar himself arrived in Kalat after settling every Sardar with his tribe in this area. Some Brahvi tribes still live in Balochistan according to the same division. Apparently, the entire area is north-south from Khadmastang to Jhalawan and Hingol. Meer Bijar ruled over the still-inhabited Brahvi tribes at the time.
Because the mountains were green, the valleys were difficult to cross. Stuible was used for grazing and as a natural fortress during wartime. The valleys were lush and fertile. In which grain was abundant. Fruit trees are grown in orchards here. One in which the tribes could easily live. As a result, Brahvi made this area of the country their permanent residence. And they began to settle here by establishing their own settlements. So there were the words of the Brahvi tribes’ settlement in the area.
Meer Bijar was a naturally compassionate, kind, and liberal person who enjoyed hunting. Despite this, he was well-liked in Kalat. And Brahvi was pleased to see his blood on his brow. Meer Biajr, on the other hand, had no desire to govern. He regarded government as a heavy burden. As a result, they left the tribal administration and went on pilgrimage to Khana Kaaba. Thus, until his death, Meer Bijar continued to hunt and live a free life in his mountains and valleys with his free and nomadic tribes. He passed away in Surab.
Shabeer Basheer