Bugti ( bal, بُگٹی ) is a
Baloch tribe
The Baloch or Baluch ( bal, بلۏچ, Balòc) are an Iranian people who live mainly in the Balochistan region, located at the southeasternmost edge of the Iranian plateau, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. There ar ...
found in eastern
Balochistan
Balochistan ( ; bal, بلۏچستان; also romanised as Baluchistan and Baluchestan) is a historical region in Western and South Asia, located in the Iranian plateau's far southeast and bordering the Indian Plate and the Arabian Sea coastline. ...
, Pakistan. , it was estimated to comprise over 180,000 people, mostly living in the
Dera Bugti
Dera Bugti ( Balochi and Urdu: ) is a district within the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It was established as a separate district in 1983.
Administration
The district is administratively subdivided into Four sub-divisions, these are:
* Pirko ...
region of Pakistan. They are in turn divided into the Rahija,Marhita, Perozani, Masori, Mondarani and Kalpar sub-tribes. Their neighbours to the north are the
Marri, who were the Bugti's traditional enemies.
See also
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Marri-Bugti Country
Marri-Bugti Country (Marri and Bugti Country) was a tribal region during the period of British Raj, British colonial rule in Baluchistan (Chief Commissioners Province), Baluchistan. Marri (tribe), Marris and Bugtis are the strongest Baloch peop ...
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Bhagnari
Bhagnari is a Hindu Baloch community living in India. They trace their origin to Southern Balochistan. They migrated to India after Partition.
History
The Bhagnaris were inhabitants of the city of Bhag in the plains of southern Balochistan. T ...
References
Baloch tribes
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