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'Situation in Persia, Vol. II' [186r] (23/244)
The record is made up of 1 item (122 folios). It was created in 11 Mar 1918-9 Apr 1918. 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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Received 8,45 a,ni* 5th April, 1918,
26281 April 4th.
Operations, Marshall's views were asked for on proposal
in Foreign Office telegra® No, 161 to Tehran. Following is his
reply:- "My views are generally in accordance with your 2489o
March 30th just received but I will send a further reply on receipt
of information called for from G.O.C. Karun front and political".
Ends, and in continuation now wires as follo\?s:- "X do not agree
with the formation of Baktiari levies under British officers and
non-commissioned officers. X consider that we should do what we
can by means to strengthen the authority of
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Zaffar and for
maintenance of his collies as a useful ally. the loan of a few
British officers to help him might be necessary but Vice Consul at
Ahwaz will shortly discuss Baktiari affairs with
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Zaffar at
Ahvaz and I propose that Vice Consul should ascertain best means
of helping Zaffar on lines acceptable to latter" Ends.
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This item contains material relating to a review of conditions in Persia, following the revelation of Turkish plans to invade Persia in order to reach Afghanistan, which would in turn have threatened the British Empire in India. It includes:
- The promise of assistance from Mirza Hasan Khan Ashtiyani Mustawfi al-Mamalik to Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali
- The transportation of British land and air forces to Hamadan
- The Government of Persia's protest against Britain's violation of the sovereignty and neutrality of Persia
- The state of telegraphic and postal communications in Persia and railways to the Caucasus
- The possibility of a coup de main being effected at Kazvin [Qazvin] and Tehran by the Jangalis
- The assassination of Assyrian Patriarch Mar Shimun XIX Binyamin by Isma‘il Agha Shakkak (Simko)
- The placement of General Lionel Charles Dunsterville under the command of General Stanley Maude
- An opportunity for Dunsterville to reach Enzeli [Anzali] and proceed with his party to the Caucasus
- The raising of levies from the Bakhtiyari Tribe to protect the flank of General William Raine Marshall
- And the allocation of funds toward famine relief to obtain the good will of the population at Hamadan.
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