Sarmastani is a Baloch tribe settled in Balochistan, Pakistan. They derive their tribal name from their heroic ancestor; Sardar Sarmast, who was a blacksmith by profession. Their name implies a connection with the historical Sarmatians tribes of the Caucasus.
References
- Chand Tareekhi Goshay by Ulfat Naseem. Publisher Balochi Academy Quetta Pakistan. Pages 122 and 142
- Tarike-e- Baloch o Balochistan Vol. 4 by Agha Naseer Khan Ahmedzai (Qambrani) Published by Balcohi Academy Quetta Pakistan. Pages 60,61,62
- Makran Ehd-e-Qadeem Se Ehd-e-Jadeed Tak Edition,2014 by Hameed Baloch,Publisher City Book Point