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'Additions and Corrections to Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV)' [‎76r] (158/312)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (152 folios). It was created in 1924. 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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Pursued an extravagant line in Tehran, and said to have-
been several times arrested before opening of
Majlis 1921. From the opening of the 4th Majlis
devoted himself to injuring British influence and in
terests in Southern Ears and the Ports in alliance
with the extremists. Has had considerable success
in this, through the orders he has obtained from
various Ministries and his intercourse with the
extreme nationalists in Shiraz, while in Bushire his
son Mirza Abdur Bahman and in Dashtistan
Shaikh Muhammad Chahkutahi (q.v.) are his colla
borators. Has succeeded in terrorising local officials
and secured his re-election as Deputy to the 5th
Majlis, October 1923, by coercion and intimidation of
his agents. A dangerous politician, vindictive and
bitter anglophobe, who aims at having a controlling
voice in all appointments and national politics in
the region. Has the title originally given by ins
democrat friends, of Lisan-ul-Millah (Mouthpiece of
the Nationalists). His daughter married to Shaikh
Abdur Rasul, Brother of Shaikh Muhammad
Chahkutahi 1923.
MIRZA ALI KHAN, BASIR DIWAN. Born about
1896.
Second son of the Haji Mushtashir-ul-Mulk, and brother
of Basir-us-Sultaneh whom see for the history of
his parentage, and his recognition as a British sub
ject, Once in India for some months. Large land-
owner in Pars.
A dd ;—
MJRZA ALI KHAN, ZIA-US-SULTAN. Born about
1871. Married daughter of Mirza Nasrullah Khan,
Dabir-ul-Mulk Shirazi (Mudir-i-Risail) who was
Secretary to the Atabeg Aazam, Ali Ashgar Khan,,
and brother of Nimtaj Khanum (q. v.)
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The volume consists of additions and corrections to the biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes given in Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV) Persian Baluchistan, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Fars, Yezd and Laristan , compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.

It also includes genealogical trees for certain entries.

Published by the Government Central Press, Delhi, 1924.

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1 volume (152 folios)
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The biographical entries are arranged in alphabetical order from front to back, with cross-references where required.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 153; these numbers are printed or in pencil, and are located in the centre at the top of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front cover.

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