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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [6v] (17/1044)
The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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It is reported from Kashan that Gendarmes that were sent in pursuit of
Mansoor Kumi surrounded him at Maranjab, some ten farsakhs from the town
of Kashan, and after seven hours’ fighting killed Mansoor and five of his
followers, capturing four. Mansoor’s body was taken into Kashan. Them
were several casualties among the Gendarmes. Naib Mohammed, the ©fficer
in charge, and two men were wounded and four men were killed.
Samsam-es-Sultaneh has definitely given up the Illkhaniship and has
gone to Tehran. Amir Mufakhan and Murteza Kuli Khan are carrying on
the Government of the Bakhtiari temporarily, pending conclusion of a definite
arrangement from Tehran.
Sirdar
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 has telegraphed to the Prime
Minister warning him against the actions and intentions of Samsam-es-
Sultaneh and says that the latter proposes to appoint a deputy of his own
choosing to represent the Bakhtiari in the Medjliss, He also asked the Prime
Minister not to give any definite reply to Samsam-es-Sultaneh regardino 1 the
Government of Bakhtiari until he himself reaches Tehran.
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Jang is now occupying a small house near the Chehel Situn. Hi»
Majesty’s Consul-General visited him there and reminded him of his formal
promise made in September last to the effect that he would take steps to have
damage done to the Bahai tombs repaired. After some persuasion, during
which
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Jang excused himself on the grounds that he was no longer in
office, he agreed to do what was necessary in concert with
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Muhtisham.
Messrs. Lynch’s bill for the balance of the recent bridge repairs has been
paid and the balance of tiie Oil guarding subsidy for August 15th last handed
to
Sirdars
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 Asjha, in whose names the subsidy was issued.
Copies of a pamphlet printed in Tehran respecting the conduct of th e
elections at Ispahan are being distributed here.
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Jang’s action is
severely criticised and arguments are put forward against the acceptance of the
Ispahan Deputies. The antecedents of Sheikh-ul-Islam, Imad-us-Sultaneh r
Path-ed-Dowleh, and Amin-ufc-Tujjar are very unfavourably represented and
they are stated to be wholly unfit and unworthy to act as Deputies in the
Medjliss. r
As far as is apparent
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Muhtisham, the new Governor and
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Fatih are inclined to follow the dictates of the Mullahs headed by Agha Norullah
in all matters and seem very much under their influence, which appears to be
daily increasing.
The Stuart Memorial College, which has been closed since the evacuation
of Ispahan by the British community in 1915, was reopened this month
His Majesty s Consul-General attended the proceedings which were informal
and there was a considerable gathering of Persians interested in the ColW»
Captain the Rev W. J. Thompson of the Church Missionary Society is in
charge and is collecting a staff of Persian teachers. His Maiestv’s fW,l
General has been told that the people of Ispahan, though aSs to avail
themselves of the educational advantages offered by the Colleo. e ,
present to send their children owing to uncertainty attaching to the fate of the
Anglo-Persian Agreement. The idea being, if the Agreement goes through
English education may be useful but not otherwise. 6 ^ y
SArntz —His Majesty’s Consul hears that Nasrat-es-Sultaneh has written to
many notables and priests canvassing for the appointment of Governor-Generaf
However, apparently the idea is popular neither in secular or eecleskstio
circles. It remains to be seen whether the Shah’s influence will in this case he
paramount Meantime the Prime Minister is trying to harass the present
Governor-General into resignation particularly over the question of revenue
the Governor-General has retaliated by issuing an ultimatum to Salar Nasrat'
.deputy Governor ol Dashtistan, to the effect that if he is not Z,,nn ,
collecting revenue he will be dismissed. successful in
Mohammad Ibrahim, Farash Bashi of Nasr Diwan of Eazemn . i ..
on security early this mtfnth. While it seemed indisputable that lJf
a leading part in the murder of Wills and Coomhe, at Kaneh V • d • takeU
totally impossible to secure conviction. Colonel Fraser n U Was
SoutL Pereia Rifles, lad in the ini.i.l .f “S .'.“STSS'S
•mm
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The file consists of reports of news received by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by the Officiating Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , the Deputy Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. or the First Assistant Resident.
They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.
The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.
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- 1 volume (518 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2297 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; 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.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:519v, 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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