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'Handbook of the Persian Army' [23v] (51/150)
The record is made up of 1 volume (71 folios). It was created in 1925. 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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36
Minister can frequently force a Majlis to pass or
reject a measure by methods which fall little short of
actual coercion. Decrees of the Majlis require the
signature of the sovereign.
The Cabinet, composed of approximately eleven
members, is formed by the Prime Minister with the
approval of the Shah and the Majlis. It has only
executive power, and is responsible for its actions
to the Majlis.
The Shah .—The dynasty is guaranteed by the
Constitution to the Qajar family; the sovereign must
belong to the Shia faith. On accession the Shah is
required to swear an oath of fidelity to the Constitu
tion in the presence of the Majlis; he is not respon
sible to the Majlis, but has no legislative authority.
The original Constitution made provision for the
formation of a Senate, or second chamber. This was
to be formed of sixty members, half nominated by the
Shah, and the other half elected from Tehran and the
provinces. Owing to the opposition of the democrats,
who considered that the Senate would nullify the
power of the Majlis, this chamber has never been
assembled.
Provincial governors are appointed by the Shah on
the recommendation of the Cabinet.
The various government departments have subordi
nate officials in the provinces who perform the local
duties of the department concerned.
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This volume is a handbook of the Persian Army, produced by the General Staff Branch, India, for the use of Government of India officials. It was published in Delhi by the Government of India Press. The handbook aims to provide an overview of the construction and operation of the Persian Army, and covers a number of topics which are outlined in the table of contents (folio 5), including: historical background, geography, material resources, artillery, technical troops, transportation and military education.
There is an appendix containing a glossary of names of ranks and branches within the Persian Army (folio 58). Between folios 59-68 are illustrative plates featuring pictures of officers' badges of rank and of various members of the Persian military dressed in their full uniform according to their position in the Army. The volume contains an index (folios 69-70) and there is a map enclosed in a pocket in the back inside cover (IOR/L/MIL/17/15/37, f 72).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (71 folios)
- Arrangement
The contents of this volume are arranged by subject.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 73; 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 volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- IOR/L/MIL/17/15/37
- Title
- 'Handbook of the Persian Army'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:3r, 3Ar, 4r:71v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence