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, Perozai, Mirozai, Khiazai, Shahozai, Mullazai,

Omarzai Omarzai is a surname * Clan of Rind (tribe) 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. ...

, Bugani, Kahmaki, Askani, Dagarani, Kolagi, Nuhani, Sheh‑o‑Mir, Rind Sial.

History

At the turn of the 15th century the Rind led by

Mir Chakar Rind Chakar Khan Rind (1468–1565) ( Balochi: میر چاکَر خان رِند) was a Baloch chieftain who founded the Second Baloch Confederacy (1487–1512). He is considered a folk hero of the Baloch people and an important figure in the B ...

are believed to have engaged in a 30-year war against the

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, in which both tribes suffered greatly. These events are the subject of many Balochi heroic

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Notable people

, a chieftain who aided in the establishment of Mughal hegemony in

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References

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