Khuzdar

Khuzdar or Khozdar (Urdu: خضدار) is a town located in Khuzdar District in Balochistan, Pakistan. Khuzdar is the capital of Khuzdar District, which was created on 1 March 1974. Previously, Khuzdar was part of Kalat District. A large military complex is near completion near Khuzdar, which would make it the second largest cantonment in Balochistan, after Quetta.

History

Khuzdar was the capital of the Brahui kingdom of Makran.

In the early 17th century it was part of the Jhalawan kingdom, but it soon fell under the Kingdom of Kalat, where it remained until a series of revolts during the reign of Khudadad Khan (1857-1893). By 1896, after Khudadad’s death, the authority of Kalat was restored.

Under a treaty with Kalat, the British appointed a political agent at Khuzdar in 1903. British assistance continued until 1947, after which the area was forcibly made part of Pakistan, and became part of the Baluchistan States Union. When the Baluchistan States Union became Kalat Division, Khuzdar was established as the divisional headquarters. The divisional administration of Pakistan ended in 2000. Khuzdar was again established as the Divisional headquarters in June 2009 by the Pakistan Peoples Party Government.

Geography

Khuzdar is at the apex of a narrow valley at an elevation of 1,237 metres (4,058 ft).