History
The state of Kalat was founded in 1666. The Khanate as a Soveriegn state reached at its peak during the period of Naseer Khan 1, who unified all the Baloch areas of region under his Flag. The state remained independent until British interfered in the territory in 1839. The territories controlled by the state fluctuated over the centuries but eventually were established by treaties with the British Agent Robert Sandeman in the late 19th century. Parts of the state to the north and northeast were leased or ceded to form the province of British Baluchistan which later gained the status of a Chief Commissioners province.
From 11 August 1947 to 27 March 1948, the region was de facto independent, before acceding to Pakistan. The Baluchistan States Union was formed on 3 October 1952 with three neighbouring states. The state of Kalat ceased to exist on 14 October 1955 when the province of West Pakistan was formed.
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