Marri
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (150,000 (est:)) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Balochi | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Marri (Balochi: مری ) is the largest Baloch / Marri Baloch tribe in Balochistan, Pakistan. The Marri tribe has three major sub-clans; Gazeni, Bijarani and Loharani.
Marri relations with the British commenced in 1840 with attacks on the communications of Sir John Keane's army after it passed the Bolan Pass. The British tried to punish the tribe, which ended in disaster. Major Clibborn was repulsed in an attempt to storm the Naffusak Pass; of his force of 650 men, 179 were killed and 92 wounded. Many of his force died of heatstroke and thirst. The fort of Kahan, which he was trying to relieve, was forced to capitulate. The Marris, however, joined the British against the Bugtis in 1845. After the annexation of Sindh by the East India Company in 1843, the Marris gave much trouble but were pacified by the policies of General John Jacob and Sir Robert Sandeman.
In 1880, during the Second Afghan War, the Marris made frequent raids on the British lines of communication, ending with the plunder of a treasure convoy. A force of 3,070 British troops under Brigadier-General Macgregor marched through the country. The tribe submitted and eventually paid 25,000 Rupees (£2,500) of a fine of 200.000 Rupees (£20,000); they also gave hostages for their future good behaviour.
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