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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [40r] (84/1044)
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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Persia Rifles fired tlieir*revolvers into the air, and tlie crowd disappeared. The
Police as usual were helpless.
On May 16th His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Ears gave a reception
on behalf of the Governor-General, in honour of the Shah’s birthday and coronation.
On the morning of May 17th the South Persia Rifles gave a ceremonial parade.
The parade was well attended by the Persians, official and gentry. The parade|
was a great success, and the turnout and discipline of the troops of all arms made)
a great impression.
Behbehan.
The townspeople appear to be very uneasy, owing to various petty robberies
that have occurred.
The Dilum route is at present closed, and assurances from Mir Abdullah Khan
are awaited so that caravans may leave for Herdijan. The Ramhormuz, Mashur,
and Hendijan routes are quite safe.
Bushire.
On Tuesday, May 4th, Brigadier-General A. H. Drew, C.I.E., handed over
command of the remnants of the Bushire Force to Lieutenant-Colonel C. H. B.
Wright, 71st Punjabis, and embarked for India. On the same day all the remaining
combatant troops, with the exception of those who will garrison Bushire and Bandar
Abbas, left Bushire.
On Friday, May 14th, His Highness Farman Farma arrived in Bushire from
Borazjun by tractor. He was met by 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.
, and the First
Assistant Resident, outside the town. On arrival at the Town Station a large
concourse of people, headed by Darya Begi, welcomed His Highness. On Saturday,
May 15th, all official calls were paid.
His Highness had a reception and gave an official dinner on the 16th in honour
of the Shah’s birthday. The sea-front was illuminated and a display of fireworks
was given in honour of the occasion.
The week before the Shah’s arrival, preparations for his reception were in hand.
Electric lights and other decorations were fixed up along the sea-front.
On Monday, May 17th, the R. I. M. S. “ Lawrence ” was sighted about 6 p.m.
The Persian vessel “ Persepolis, ” with several Persian officials and 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.
on board, accompanied by the Persian Customs vessel “ Mozafiar ’*
and several tugs and launches, gaily “ dressed ” proceeded to meet her.
On arrival of the “ Lawrence ” salutes of 24 guns, the Shah’s age, were fired.
The illuminations on the sea-front were very effective, and a disply of fireworks
was given.
On the morning of May 18th His Imperial Majestj^ landed at the Old Customs
House and proceeded steadily in a car receiving a great ovation from large crowds
en route ; the FarmanT&maland Darya Begi and other notables accompanied the
car on foot. Later on he received deputations from several communities, and one
fronTHie^British Chamber of Commerce. His Imperial Majesty was very affable
and genial, and created a very favourable impression among both Persians and
English.
The Shah left at about 8-30 p.m. in R. I. M. S. “ Lawrence ” accompanied
by His Highness Farman Farma, and other notables, for Mohammerah.
His Highness Farman Farma arrived back in the “ Persepolis ” from Moham
merah on Friday, May 28th. A dinner was given in his honour on Saturday at 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.
, Subzabad. He finally left Bushire on Tuesday, June 1st, by tractor to
Borazjun.
The twoDashti Khans, Hussein Khan and Abdul Hamid Khan, who have been
in prison since December 1919, have been released at the suggestion of 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.
.
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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.
- Extent and format
- 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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- Title
- 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
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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