Mohammad Hassani
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
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Balochi Brahui | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Baloch people |
The Mohammad Hassani (Urdu: ممسني ،محمدحسنی;کیازئی) (also known as Muhammad Hassani, Kiazai or Mamasanis) are a large Baloch tribe, living in the districts of Chagai, Kharan, Dalbandin, Washuk, Kalat, Awaran, Khuzdar, Quetta, Nushki, Mastung, Panjgur and Makran in Pakistan. There are also reputed to be members of the tribe living in various parts of Afghanistan, and Iraq. They speak several languages including Balochi, Brahui, and Urdu. The tribe believes that they are descended from Rostam, son of Zal, whom they regard as a hero along with the Parthian commander Surena. There is a county in Iran called Mamasani County which is believed to be named after the tribe. The current tribal chief of the Mohammad Hassanis in Pakistan is Sardar Shahbaz Khan Mohammad Hassani