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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [134r] (272/498)
The record is made up of 1 volume (245 folios). It was created in 1942. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Inter.
0
3’6
47
2*9
2'3
*4
t'8
156
8*7
3*0
3*0
2*5
*7
10
2*8
2*0
259
Route VII—Section D— contd.
DETAILED REPORT.
Classification. —B. 2 throughout.
Miles.
Total.
0 ZAHIDAN—Vice-Consulate (30 C/S. 4599).
Proceed north along MESHED road
(Route VIII-B).
3'6 Amnieh Post; one well, water slightly brack
ish. Fork left from Meshed road (S.
4266) ; broken hilly country to the north,
open stony plain to south. Road fol
lows northern edge of ZAHIDAN Plain.
8‘3 Slight ascent up wide valley. Hills close in.
11*2 Road crosses small ridge ; scrub on either
side. Steady climb.
13*5 Top of ascent.
13*9 Nullah crossing ; descent to open plain.
19*7 LASHGHARAK (S. 2887)—A. P. Road con
tinues over wide open plain. Small
quantities of brackish water obtainable
at some distance from the road at various
places.
35*3 TALL-I-SIAH (S. 0688)—A. P. Well 36'
deep containing very salty water (un
drinkable). Possible site for emergency
landing ground to south of road ; clear
ing and levelling would be necessary.
44‘0 Road passes into undulating country, rising
steadily.
47'0 Road enters low hilly country ; steady ascent
continues.
50*0 Twists and turns in road become frequent.
52*5 Small dry “ hamun ” on right of road.
53'2 Ascent continues. Rock massif on left of
road.
54"2 Nullah crossing; road recrosses nullah at
several points in next mile, finally fol
lowing bed of nullah as it broadens.
57'0 Country becomes more open. Descent con
tinues.
59'0 Road enters wide open plain. Stony sur
face, small scrub abundant. Possible
emergency landing ground site.
f
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The volume details motor transport (‘M.T.’) routes in Persia [Iran]. The volume, which is numbered I, covers the main routes in Persia, and was produced by the General Staff, India. It was printed by M Abdul Hameed Khan, Manager of the Feroz Printing Works, Lahore, in 1942. An introduction (folio 3) states that the volume has been updated on the basis of reports received in the wake of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia in August 1941.
The volume comprises details of sixty-five routes, listed on the contents page, between various towns and cities in Persia. Details given for each route include:
- an overview (distance, number of stages, references to maps);
- a general report (classification of route, surface and grading, character of adjacent country, climatic effects, exceptional features, repair and supply facilities, water, fuel, fodder and grazing supplies);
- a detailed report (villages and other landmarks encountered, road classifications, distances).
A handwritten annotation on folio 5 (author unknown) states that ‘distances are somewhat overestimated throughout this report.’ The volume includes a map in a pocket attached to the inside back cover (folio 246).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (245 folios)
- Arrangement
A contents list (f 4) and index (ff 240-245) reference the volume’s original pagination.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 247; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- ‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:245r, 247v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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