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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [21v] (47/1044)
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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Deputy Chief of Police, the Jemadar and the Daffadar of the escort being present,
both in uniform. The Daffadar was later taken to see the offending: policemen m
prison.
The Karguzar was very indignant at the matter being settled without his
being consulted, but he was verbally told that the reason for this was his well-known
dilatoriness, and there was no desire to prolong the incident. j
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A notice regarding the elections was published on September 17th. The
Governor expressed his intention of completing the polling within five days which,
it is understood, is illegal. But
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.
Jang now says that he expects to complete
the polling by October 15th. «.
According to the Financial Agent, Imad-es-Sultaneh, who called upon His
Majesty’s Consul-General and gave him an outline of the present financial position,
the Governor is to receive
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
9,070 per mensem. It is made up as follows:—•
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
1,000 salary ;
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
4,000 upkeep of 200 Bakhtiari guards ;
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
3,620
roads guard allowance ;
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
450 office allowance. A deficit of 200,000
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
is anticipated on the years’ budget.
Mr. S. Armitage-Smith, C.B., Financial Adviser, accompanied by his private
Secretary, arrived on September 8th and left for Shiraz by carriage on 11th. Mr.
Caldwell, the United States Minister accompanied by his son and Major Wigram
of the Finance Department arrived by motor car from Tehran on September 9th
and left for Shiraz on 12th.
Robberies have occurred at Qahvehrukh, Qumisheh and in Khunsar. The
robbery at the first named place was by Bakhtiaris who attacked a Persian caravan
coming into Ispahan. At Qumisheh a post wagon from Shiraz was looted by
Qashqais and a considerable sum of money taken.
/> The condition of the roads has been very unsatisfactory during the period of
this report. Robberies have been very frequent and merchants are afraid of risk
ing their merchandise to the road. The Kashgais are molesting caravans on the
Ispahan-Shiraz border. Darashuris are also responsible for trouble.
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.
Jang
is collecting guards to protect caravans against robbery. The Iraq and Hamadan
road is also reported to be unsafe.
Disturbances have also occurred on the Ispahan-Tehran road between Gez
and Murshikar. A road guard outside Yezd was killed, and caravans robbed.
The road from Ispahan to Tarq is reported unsettled and complaints of robberies
arrive daily. Reports of robberies have arrived from Ardistan and the district of
Kashan.
I f On the other hand the Lynch road through Bakhtiari country appears to be
working well and no further complaints of losses, etc., have been received.
Shiraz.
The unpopularity of His Highness Farman Farma was daily becoming more
pronounced. One of the chief causes of this is the shameless way in which he makes
money for himself. On September 16th he sent in his resignation to Tehran openly
and left his official residence and went to Dilgusha, a property belonging to the
Qawam-ul-Mulk, about 2 miles outside the town.
His resignation was foreseen, and on the morning of 16th His Excellency
Qawam-ul-Mulk, Nasir-ul-Mulk, Mayad-ul-Mulk, Ata-ud-Dowleh, and Imam Juma
called at the Consulate. The necessity for order during the critical situation
caused by the resignation of an unpopular Governor-General coinciding with the
Moharram was impressed upon them, as also the avoidence of any personal reprisals
on the Farman Farma by persons opposed to him. Matters, however, passed over
without disturbance.
Nasir Diwan, who it had been decided was to remain in Fasa for two years,
now requests that he may be allowed to visit Shiraz to see his family and to return
to Fasa when the Qawam goes on his winter tour. His behaviour has been correct
and it is possible that a modification of his request may be agreed to.
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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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- File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’
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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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