Photo 972, 6(287)

Genre: Ethnographical Photography

Photograph probably by Tanner. Oval image. Full-length standing portrait. 'This person, a fine and handsome specimen of the Sind Belochees, is Mullik, or chief, of the whole tribe of Noomryas...Sirdar Khan is a good specimen of the Belochees who fought so bravely against us at Meeanmee and Dubha; a powerful, athletic young man, with an open, pleasant countenance. His costume is singularly picturesque, the embroidered cloak, or chogah, hanging over the simple muslin tunic beneath, with its full sleeves reaching to his elbows. His arms are the long, heavy Beloch sabre, and a matchlock, the stock of which is of the usual curved form common to the people of Belochistan...The Noomryas are Mahomedans of the Soonnee sect, and are strict, if not bigoted in its observance. Though all wear arms, they are industrious and peaceable cultivators and herdsmen: they are not given, like most Belochees, to marauding and thieving, and live quietly within their boundaries. Sirdar Khan is a faithful subject, and is much respected by his people and the officers with whom he has official connection.' See Photo 143 (4) for another copy of this print.

Subjects = arms and armour; Beluchis (ethnic group); dress; ethnic groups; hats; Indian rulers; matchlocks; printed books; swords; Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (8 vols, 1868-75); Watson and Kaye, 'People of India' (vol 6, 1872)

Location = Pakistan; Sindh