Letter No. 45 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42
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The record is made up of 1 folio. It was created in 14 Oct 1779. 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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The letter reports news of a large battle between Ally Morad Cahn [Ali Murad Khan] of Isfahan and Zolfikar Cahn. 4,000 people are said to have been killed and Zolfikar Cahn defeated and on the run (possibly killed).
The letter also reports of a serious crisis in relations between Britain and Spain ('tantamount to a declaration of war') with the British Ambassador ordered to leave the court in Madrid. The death of Shaikh Yamar is confirmed and it is noted that Shaikh Tevainey succeeded him. Shipped by Bunderick [Bandar-e Rig] Dow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. Ally Noquidah
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- IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42
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- IOR/R/15/1/3, pp 41-42
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- Letter No. 45 to William Hornby, President and Governor, Council at Bombay, from John Beaumont at Bushire
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