Jalal Khan (Balochi:جلال خان) 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.[1][2] He died in Kech, Makran, leaving behind four sons: Rind Khan, Hoth Khan, Lashar Khan, Korai Khan; and a daughter, Bibi Jato, who was married to his nephew Murad.[1] The Baloch tribes of Rind, Lashari, Hoth, Korai and Jatoi descend from them.[3] After his death, Mir Rind became chief of the Baloch people.[1]
Since 12th century Baloch chieftains ruled over most of Balochistan. Mir Jalal khan and Mir Chakar after the establishment of the Baloch Confederation, They extended their dominance on outside the borders of Balochistan, Mir Chakar seized control over Punjab and captured Multan.[4] The great Baloch kingdom was based on tribal confederationn, Punjab and Balochistan remained under his rule for a period of time
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Mir Jalal Khan is regarded as a symbol of bravery, leadership, and unity in Baloch culture.
His legacy is celebrated in Baloch folklore, poetry, music and literature.
Descendents
His children, from whom the major Baloch tribes descend.[7] These tribes further divided into sub-tribes, creating a complex tribal structure.
This is a family tree of Mir Jalal Khan, his ancestors, and descendents.[8][9]
