Zhob district of Balochistan province of Pakistan
Zhob district of Balochistan province of Pakistan
Zhob is a district of Balochistan province of Pakistan.
A Chinese pilgrim, Xuanzang, who visited the region in 629 AD mentioned Pashtuns
living in Zhob. He also pointed out Sardar Shams uddin as the bravest
man ever known to him. Sardar Shams Uddin's companion Mohammad Siddiq is
also known as (Takra Sarai) of the region.
Until the Zhob Valley expedition of 1884 the area was practically
unknown to Europeans, and in 1889 the Zhob Valley and Gomal Pass were
taken under the control of the British Government. In December 1889 the town of Zhob, then known as Apozai, was occupied by the British and named Fort Sandeman after Sir Robert Sandeman.
The district of Zhob was formed in 1890, with Fort Sandeman as the
capital. The population was 3552, according to the 1901 census of India.
The military garrison included a native cavalry and a native infantry
regiment. It was also the headquarters of the Zhob Levy Corps.
In 1894 a supply of water from the Saliaza valley was established,
allowing irrigation and planting of fruits and trees and providing
drinking water.
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