Source: GoogleNawab Khair Bakhsh Marri, born on February 28, 1928, in the picturesque region of Kahan in Kohlu District, Balochistan, emerged as a pivotal leader from a young age. At the age of 22, in 1950, he ascended to the esteemed position of chieftain of his tribe, a role he embraced with distinction.
Carrying a legacy steeped in resistance, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri was named after his illustrious grandfather, renowned for resisting the British during the historic battles of Gumbaz and Harab in 1918. Born on February 29, 1928, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri once humorously speculated that the British might have chosen that date to avoid annual presents.
His lineage is traced back to the formidable Sardar Dodah Khan, whose leadership in May 1840 saw the Marris at Sartaaf decisively defeating troops led by Lt. Walpole Clarke. This victory was echoed later in August 1840 when a sizable force under Major Clibborn, dispatched to relieve the Kahan siege, met defeat at Nafusk.
A stalwart member of the National Awami Party, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri’s political journey reached its zenith when he assumed the leadership of Baluchistan province. His electoral triumph in the 1970 elections secured him a parliamentary seat, propelling him to the esteemed position of a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. Throughout his life, Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri stood as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and commitment to the people of Balochistan.
