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14th October 2017, 11:19 AM
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Evidence of Baluch Cavalry in East Africa is very difficult to find..They were instrumental in taking Fort Jesus from the Portuguese although details are scant. However I imagine it would look something like this ~
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14th October 2017, 11:36 AM
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By way of a precis and update see http://www.atheer.om/en/7162/brief-h...d-baluchistan/
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14th October 2017, 02:27 PM
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Baluchi Shield. This has a remarkable resemblance to Caucasus shield form and perhaps that is related to the major Baluch weapon makers; .. The Sarmastani. Their name implies a connection with the historical Sarmatians tribes of the Caucasus.
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16th October 2017, 12:04 AM
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In finding an example of Baluch warriors with firearms I chose this...
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16th October 2017, 01:58 AM
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An interesting anecdotal record can be seen at https://baluchsarmachar.wordpress.co...f-east-africa/
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16th October 2017, 08:50 AM
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There is an incredible journey in 1891 across Persia and Baluchistan which I can recommend for a background into the country from which these Mercenaries originated.. I cannot imagine a rougher more dangerous land. Please see http://www.travelbooksonline.com/asi...age1_1000.html and in it a description of the weapons usually carried ...Weapons of the Baluch tribal militia or guards in the fiefdoms were usually of the flintlock variety shown and of Indian form in respect of Tulvar swords and other regionally related daggers...in what is often described as "Armed to the Teeth" scenarios.
Below please meet below Khuda Dad Khan of Kalat arguably the most murderous butcher that ever stalked the earth...and who is part of the story in the great journey above ..from about page 50 onwards to about page 60. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 16th October 2017 at 01:39 PM. |
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17th October 2017, 02:12 PM
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Another picture of Baluch warriors...Logically taking to the field of battle with some of the regions Indo Persian selection of weapons... and some locally produced Baluch styles..and as seen at #7 above.
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17th October 2017, 02:52 PM
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Before I forget ... Baluchistan...The Map.
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