Sarawan (Balochi: سراوان) was a division of the former princely state of Kalat in Baluchistan, Pakistan, with an area . To the north were Quetta, Pishin, Bolan Pass and Sibi District. On the south was the division of Jhalawan. The main mountain ranges are Nagau, Bhaur, Zamuri hills, Bangulzai hills with the peaks of Moro, Dilband and Harboi.
History
Sarawan tribal area was ruled by many empires including the Ghaznavid Empire and Ghorid empires, until the end of the 15th century.Sarawān - The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 22, p. 99. In 1666, Mir Aḥmad Khan Qambrani was ruler of Khanate of Kalat. In 1758, Muhammad Nasir Khan I came to power. Nasir Khan II was brought on throne by Sarawan tribesmen in the 1840.
Demographics + Religious groups in the Sarawan Division of Kalat State (British Baluchistan era)Religiousgroup1911192119311941 Islam 62,660 53,304 27,722 27,592 Hinduism 1,003 896 729 592 Sikhism 113 60 10 61 Christianity 5 2 3 25 Zoroastrianism 0 0 0 0 Judaism 0 0 0 0 Jainism 0 0 0 0 Buddhism 0 0 0 0 Tribal 0 0 Others 0 0 0 0 Total population 63,781 54,262 28,464 28,270
See also Baluchistan Agency
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