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References
- ↑ Ibbetson, Sir Denzil; Maclagan (1990). Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-0505-3.
- ↑ Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province By H. A. Rose, IBBETSON, Maclagan Published by Asian Educational Services, 1990 ISBN 81-206-0505-5, ISBN 978-81-206-0505-3, pg. 44
- ↑ The Baloch race. A historical and ethnological sketch. M. LONGWORTH DAMES. THE ROYAL ASIATIC SOCIETY, London, 1902.
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