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The Chhalgari or Chhalgri (Sindhi: ڇلگري‎) is a sub-tribe of Marri. found in Sindh and Balochistan, divided into two groups, Jhanda khail and wadera khail. The leader of both the clans is Mir Ismail Khan, son of Mir Jhanda Khan. The Jhanda Khail and Wadera Khail are located in Kachhi region. They are considered to be the only clan that have never been involved in wars within Balochs.

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History

People of Chhalgri tribe were lived in Harnai mountain latter they migrated to kachhi region of Balochistan People of Chhalgri tribe came into Sindh with Talpurs & almost 500 chhalgri soldiers were recruited in Talpurs's Army. Chhalgri tribe participated & fought in Battle of Maini under the flag of talpurs.

Etymology

Chhalgari or Chhalgri is originally derived from Pashto dialact "Chalgari" or Wanetsi also called Tarino which is spoken by Tareen tribes in Pakistan and Afghanistan, principally in Harnai and Sinjwani area of east Quetta, Northeren Balochistan.

  • Chhalgari or chalgari is also a town and union council in district Bolan in Balochistan
  • Chhalgri is a populated place located in verdak province of Afghanistan.
  • There is a Chhalgri police station located in Hyderabad

    • Notable Personalities

  • Dr Abdul Hai Baloch (Former president Balochistan National Party. )
  • Bashir Khan Chhalgari (Sardar of Chhalgari tribe)
  • Sawai khan Chhalgri (Director Information Mirpurkhas)
  • Mukhtair Ahmed Chhalgari (Contesting candidate for Senate Election 2015)
  • Intezar Chhalgri (Convenor Sindh Education Employees Alliance)
  • Gul Hassan Chhalgri ( Officer in Education & Literacy Department Sindh )

    • References

    Chhalgari Wikipedia
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