The Baloch Cultural Heritage

About the Book

Culture is an integrated system of institutions, ideas, beliefs, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society. It is an important factor in shaping and re-shaping the identity of a people. The culture has helped the Baloch to survive and to retain its national identity in difficult times in their national history. This book is a modest effort to discuss the conditions which have ensured the continuity of the Baloch culture, and the inspiring characteristics which still direct the Baloch society. It is an exploration towards understanding the Baloch and its socio-cultural traditions in their proper historical perspective.

About the Author

The author, Jan Muhammad Dashti is the prominent literary figure in Balochistan. He has written several books in Balochi and English on Baloch history, literature, culture, religious philosophy, and Baloch political conflicts with Iran and Pakistan. Some of his books include: Pa Shefaan Kohien Chotawaan Aibenth (2017/ 2019) Dil pa Mehraan o Cham pama Aazaaraan Zaranth (2012/2019) Dil Hawassani Suthkagien Thaaleh (2008/2012/2019) Bathal Gwashthen o Gaalband (2012/2017), Wash Ethanth Ahdi Dour Balochaani (2017) (2-vol) Labz Balad (2015/2017) (Balochi Dictionary) Baadeshah Hudawand Wath Ath (2015) Essays on Baloch National Struggle in Pakistan (1989)