Jhal Magsi
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Jhal Magsi
جھل مگسی | |
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| Coordinates: 28°17′6″N 67°27′16″E / 28.28500°N 67.45444°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province |  Balochistan |
| Division | Nasirabad |
| District | Jhal Magsi |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Jhal Magsi (Urdu and Balochi: جھل مگسی) is a town in Jhal Magsi District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It is a purely baloch area and was part of the Kalat native state during the colonial period.
The town is the headquarters of the Ehltiazzai, Magsi and Lashari tribe, the major tribes within the district. Historically, the Magsis are a Baloch ethnicity who migrated from iran with other Baloch tribes like Rind and Lashar and they are called magsi due to the city they belonged Magas in lishar iran. The present leader (sardar) of the Magsi tribe is Zulfqar Ali Khan Magsi, former chief minister of Balochistan And Sardar of Lashari tribe is Sardar Jalal Khan Lashari. A desert car rally is arranged every year as Jhal Magsi Desert Race. The racers participate from all over the Pakistan. Many foreign drivers also participate in the event. The City is also known for ancient places and tourist attractions like Peer Chattal Shah Noorani, Taj Mahal of Balochistan (Moti, Gohram Lashari Tomb) Moti was wife of mir Gohram Lashari, Moola River, Peer Lakha and more.
Jhal Magsi Desert Challenge
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The Jhal Magsi Desert Challenge is an annual off-road motorsport event held in the Jhal Magsi District of Balochistan, Pakistan. Established in 2005, the rally has become one of the country's premier off-road racing competitions, attracting participants from across Pakistan and neighboring countries. The event is known for its challenging terrain, featuring a mix of loose gravel, sand dunes, salt flats, and hard surfaces, which test the skills and endurance of drivers and their vehicles.[1]
The rally typically spans several days, beginning with reconnaissance and qualifying rounds, followed by competitive stages divided into various categories. These categories include Prepared A, B, C, and D; Stock A, B, C, and D; as well as Women and Veteran classes. The track length varies each year, with courses extending up to 230 kilometers.[2]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ Jhal Magsi a historic gem in balochistan https://www.graana.com/blog/jhal-magsi-a-historic-gem-in-balochistan date 2024-05-04 access date 2025-05-04
- ^ Zain Mahmood wins jhal magsi desert challenge 2019 |https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/zain-mahmood-wins-jhal-magsi-desert-challenge-2019
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