felt safe when Mazari was there. No one dared steal from or rob anyone in the area. He used to resolve the disputes and old feuds within days. In a jirga no one could pressure him into deciding unjustly. It is often claimed that most feudal lords use and protect criminal gangs. However, Sher Baz Khan Mazari would have none of such tactics. During his time, no criminal gangs emerged in the area. People used to sleep safe and sound without the fear of criminals. Today, there are more than 200 criminals are based in Sonmani. He had a refined literary taste and had a large collection of books in his personal library. This is evident from his autobiography, A Journey to Disillusionment, that was published in 1999. In 1980, Mazari was offered prime ministership by General Zia. However, he refused the offer because of his belief in democracy. After losing in elections in 1988, Mazari left Rajanpur and permanently settled in Karachi where he spent the rest of his life. He was buried in Rojhan, where thousands of people came to grieve his loss. He is survived by five sons and one daughter: Sherazam Mazari, Sher Ali Mazari, Sher Koh Mazari, Samia Mazari, Murad Bukhsh Mazari, And Sher Afzal Mazari. In 1999, he wrote his memoir, titled Pakistan: A Journey to Disillusionment. http://www.sanipanhwar.com/A%20Journey%20to%20Disillusionment%20-%20Sherbaz%20Khan%20Mazari.pdf Bibliography Further reading See also Hyderabad tribunal References Sherbaz Baloch people Leaders of the Opposition (Pakistan) 2020 deaths 1930 births Aitchison College alumni People from Rajanpur District