Jhal Magsi

Jhal Magsi (Urdu and Balochi: جھل مگسی) is a town in Jhal Magsi District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is a purely Baloch area and was part of the Kalat native state during the colonial period.

Jhal Magsi
جھل مگسی
Town
Jhal Magsi is located in Balochistan, Pakistan
Jhal Magsi
Jhal Magsi
Jhal Magsi is located in Pakistan
Jhal Magsi
Jhal Magsi
Coordinates: 28°17′6″N 67°27′16″E
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
DivisionNasirabad
DistrictJhal Magsi
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

The town is the headquarters of the Magsi and Lashari tribe (or clan), the major tribe within the district. Historically, the Magsi are a branch of the Lashari tribe. The present leader (sadar) of the Magsi tribe is Zulfqar Ali Khan Magsi, former chief minister of Balochistan And Sardar of Lashari tribe is Sardar Jalal Khan Lashari.[1][2] A desert car rally arranged every year as Jhal Magsi Desert Race. The racers participate allover the Pakistan. The foreign drivers also participate in the event. The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani,Taj Mahal of Balochistan (Moti, Gohram Lashari Tomb)Moti was wife of mir Gohram Lashari, Moola River,Peer Lakha and more

Notes and references
  1. "For Magsi tribe, politics a family affair". The News International. Karachi, Pakistan. 8 April 2012. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017.
  2. "Governor Balochistan Magsi resigns". The News International. Karachi,Pakistan. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 5 October 2017.


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