Rind (tribe)

The Rind (Balochi: رِند) is a Baloch tribe, mainly living in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and middle eastern GCC countries. According to Baloch folklore, the tribe was founded by Rind Khan, one of Mir Jalal Khan's four sons.^[1]

Clans

Clans of the Rind tribe include Miranzai, Tahirzai, Shahalzai, Perozai, Mirozai, Khiazai, Shahozai, Mullazai, Omarzai, Bugani, Kahmaki, Askani, Dagarani, Kolagi, Nuhani, Sheh‑o‑Mir, and Rind Sial.^[2]

History

Lance Naik Wazeer Khan (a Balochi from the Rind tribe), 27th Bombay Native Infantry, c. 1865.

At the turn of the 15th century the Rind led by Mir Chakar Rind are believed to have engaged in a 30-year war against the Lashari, in which both tribes suffered greatly. These events are the subject of many Balochi heroic ballads.^[1]

Notable people

• Mir Chakar Rind, a chieftain who aided in the establishment of Mughal hegemony in medieval India