Balochistan’s conflict with the Pakistani state is rooted in a long and complex history that predates the creation of Pakistan itself, according to a new historical documentary series examining the evolution of Baloch nationalism.

The story begins with the Khanate of Kalat, a princely state established in the 17th century that served as the political and cultural centre of Baloch identity. Though tribal and decentralised in structure, Kalat represented a rare form of Baloch sovereignty. British colonial intervention in the 19th century weakened this autonomy, placing Kalat under indirect

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