Balochistan Collection

Military staff college, Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1920

Freemasons Hall, Quetta, Balochistan, British India
Freemasons Hall (McMahon Lodge), Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Keuta, in the Bolan Pass, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Keuta, in the Bolan Pass, 1857. View...engraved from a sketch by Captain Malcolm Green, H.E.I.C.[Honourable East India Company]S

C. M. S. Kalat Mission Hospital - Quetta, Balochistan province of Pakistan Date: circa 1909

Imperial Airways Handley-Page HP 42 biplane Hanno, Gwadar, Baluchistan, c1931-c1940 (1946). By 1929, Imperial Airways Ltd. had pushed their regular weekly service from Great Britain to India

Three generations of Brahui nomads, East Balochistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
Three generations of Brahui nomads, East Balochistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Bowl with painted decoration, c. 2500-2000 B. C. (painted ceramic)
3931602 Bowl with painted decoration, c.2500-2000 B.C. (painted ceramic) by Harappan; height: 15.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Found at Damb Sadaat in Baluchistan)

North-West Frontier of India, Military Bridge over the Anumbar River, Thull Chotiali, Beloochistan (engraving)
1624812 North-West Frontier of India, Military Bridge over the Anumbar River, Thull Chotiali, Beloochistan (engraving) by Wilson

Sketches of Balochistan (engraving)
1616973 Sketches of Balochistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Balochistan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 April 1843)

Installation of the Khan of Kalat (b / w photo)
1604465 Installation of the Khan of Kalat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Installation of the Khan of Kalat)

Belooche Soldier and Belooche Woman
A Belooche Soldier and a Belooche Woman (Baloch, Baluch, from Baluchistan or Balochistan, India, now in Pakistan). 1835

Khelat, the Capital of Beloochistan (engraving)
1053976 Khelat, the Capital of Beloochistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khelat, the Capital of Beloochistan)

Beeloochees Professionally Employed (engraving)
1587088 Beeloochees Professionally Employed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beeloochees Professionally Employed)

Three Balochi chiefs, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
Three Balochi chiefs, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

A summer encampment in Balochistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
A summer encampment in Balochistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co. London, 1902]

A group of Brahui of East Balochistan, 1902. Artist: F Bremner
A group of Brahui of East Balochistan, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Khojak Tunnel and railway, Balochistan, British India
Khojak Tunnel (Shela Bagh Tunnel) on the Quetta railway, Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan Province, British India (now in Pakistan), near the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1910s

White Barracks, Quetta, Balochistan, British India
White Barracks, with radio masts on the left, Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Khan of Kalat
The Khan of Kalat, Mir Mahmood Khan (ruled 1893 to 1931), seated. The Khan ruled Kalat, part of Balochistan or Baluchistan, now part of Pakistan. A servant with a fly-whisk attends him (left)

A group of Pashtun men with rifles
Pashtuns (Pushtuns, Pakhtuns, Pukhtuns), also called Pathans are ethnic Afghans. An Eastern Iranian ethno-linguistic group with populations primarily in Afghanistan

Murdar Hills and Barracks, Quetta, British India
Murdar Hills and Barracks, near Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1908

Bruce Road, Quetta, Balochistan, British India
View of Bruce Road, Quetta, Balochistan, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

St Lukes Church - Quetta, Balochistan province of Pakistan Date: circa 1909

Quetta - Balochistan Province, Pakistan
Brahui tribal family and their tent, near Quetta in the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. The Brahuis of the semi-independent Kalat state were among photographer Marrotts most common subjects

Farewell Review before H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught at Quetta, Province of Balochistan
Farewell Review before H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught at Quetta, Province of Balochistan, Pakistan, Engraving 1890

View of the Bolan Pass

Jelalabad, Narrative of various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab, from 1826 to 1838, 19th century engraving

Caves at Bamian, Narrative of various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Punjab, including a residence in those countries from 1826 to 1838, 19th century engraving

Afghanistan - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain
Afghanistan (at this stage) - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain. Chaman is now the capital of Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s

From far Baluchistan. The Khan of Khelat with his advisor and body servant, whose duty it is to ply the fly whisk. 14 September 1927

View of the Bolan Pass

Farewell Review before H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught at Quetta, Province of Balochistan
Farewell Review before H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught at Quetta, Province of Balochistan, Pakistan, Engraving 1890

Typewriter salesman, 1910s
Typewriter salesman. Travelling US salesman in the 1910s with a camel carrying boxes of Remington typewriters and an advertising sign

Alexander the Greats army crossing Baluchistan, 325BC
Alexander the Greats army crossing the inhospitable coastal desert of Baluchistan, Mekran, while vultures swarm over head. Date: 325BC

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"Exploring the Rich History and Landmarks of Balochistan, British India" Step into the past as we delve into the captivating history and landmarks of Balochistan, a region in British India. At the Military Staff College in Quetta, Balochistan, military strategists honed their skills to protect and serve. The Freemasons Hall stood tall as a symbol of unity and brotherhood within Quetta's vibrant community. The Khojak Tunnel and railway were engineering marvels that connected distant corners of Balochistan, facilitating trade and travel. Meanwhile, the Imperial Airways Handley-Page HP 42 biplane Hanno soared above Gwadar's skies, bridging distances with its wings. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes were the Murdar Hills and Barracks in Quetta - a testament to resilience amidst nature's beauty. Bruce Road meandered through Quetta, witnessing stories unfold on its ancient path. The White Barracks housed brave soldiers who protected this land with unwavering dedication. And let us not forget about the esteemed Khan of Kalat whose leadership left an indelible mark on Balochistan's history. Balochistan's heritage transcends time itself; evidence lies within artifacts like a bowl adorned with painted decoration dating back to c. 2500-2000 B. C. , showcasing early human creativity. Crossing over to Thull Chotiali in Beloochistan via the North-West Frontier of India was made possible by a magnificent military bridge over Anumbar River - an architectural feat etched forever in memory. Sketches immortalize moments captured from this enchanting land - offering glimpses into life across generations. Lastly, witness history unfold through an evocative black-and-white photograph capturing the installation ceremony of Khan of Kalat. As we explore these hints from yesteryears' Balochistan, let us appreciate its rich tapestry woven by diverse cultures, majestic landscapes, and the indomitable spirit of its people.