November 23rd, 1655
The city of Makran, Southeastern part of the Safavid Empire, on the Gulf of Oman.
Within the city of Makran, at its center, stood a luxurious and unique palace, characterized by an architectural style distinct to the Baluchistan region. This was the palace of the tribal leader of the Mengal Tribe, Sardar Malik Khan Mengal, He was 38 years old this year, and along with his wife, Begum Zahara BeBe Mengal, he had five children: three sons named Mir Aamir Khan Mengal, Mir Farhad Khan Mengal, Mir Rafiq Khan Mengal, and two daughters named Bibi Gulbano Mengal and Bibi Zainab Mengal. Malik Khan was presently at a meeting with various representatives sent by the Safavid Empire.
