Hoth Khan Baloch, also known as Hoath Khan Baloch, was a ruler of what is now

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and one of the four sons of

Jalal Khan Jalal Khan ( Balochi:) is a legendary figure in the history of the Baloch people who led 44 Baloch tribes from Persia to Makran, founding the first Baloch confederacy in the 12th century. He died in Kech, Makran, leaving behind four sons: '' ...

, He was one of the five founding members of the five main Baloch divisions/tribes. The Hoth and Khosag are the direct descendants of Hoth Khan. He ruled Balochistan around 1200 CE.

Family

As the son of Jalal Khan,Nasir, Zeeshan
Historical significance of Punnu Fort

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Hoth Khan was the brother of the founders of the other Balochi tribes founders, namely

Rind Khan The Rind () is a Baloch tribe, mainly living in Iran, Afghanistan, and middle eastern GCC countries. According to Baloch folklore the tribe was founded by Rind Khan, one of Mir Jalal Khan's four sons. Clans Miranzai, Tahirzai, Shahalzai, Per ...

, Lashar , Korai , and Bibi Jato. He was the son of Ajooba, the second wife of Mir Jalal Khan. Mir Jalal Khan passed away, and when his body was taken to the cemetery for burial, his young wife, Ajooba Bibi, declared her young son, Hot, the rightful heir of the state and closed the city gates. Upon returning, they found the city gates closed. It was deemed inappropriate to fight against the stepmother and younger brother. So, they set up a temporary shelter outside and performed the ritual of Fatiha there. The folklore tale of ''

Sassui Punnhun ''Sassui Punnhun'' or ''Sassi Punnu'' is a traditional Sindhi, Balochi, and Punjabi tragic folktale. Set in Sindh and Makran, the tragedy follows the story of a faithful lover who endures many difficulties while seeking her beloved husb ...

'' describes Hoth Khan as the grandfather of Mir Punnhun Khan (Mir Dostein Hoth), whose father was Hoth Khan's son Mir Aalii. .

Descendants

* Ahmed bin Mahmoud, Emirati political advisor * Saeed bin Rashid, Sheikh of the Balūch at ‘Arāqi * , Emirati footballer

References

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