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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [56r] (116/1044)
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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SUMMARY OF NEWS RECEIVED BY HIS MAJESTY’S POLITICAL
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.
PERSIAN OULF, DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1920.
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PERSIA.
Mohammerah.— {From December 16th, 1919 to January 15th, mail service being
'particularly bad.)
H'.ji Knis-ut-Tujjar returned to Mohammerah on 29th December 1919, having
greatly improved in health. He left for Koweit, to join H. E. Shaikh Sir Khazal
Khan , on 31st December, after spending two days in Mohammerah.
With reference to the report in last month’s summary of the murder of Nabi
Bux, an Indian employee of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company/Abadai^it is now report- -V y
ed that the murder was committed by two Arabs, named Malik and Saleh. The 7
decease! Indian, without the consent of the parents and relations i had married
their sister. The ceremony was performed by one of the Indian Mmlas, a Sunni.
The brothers protested that as no Shia Mulla was present it was not in accordance
with their religious laws. They offered to refund the Rs. 1,000 which [the Indian
had given their sister, if he would allow her away, but the Indian refused the offer. ,
V The brothers^ determined to avenge themselves, proceeded to the house of their
sister, armed. They mortally wounded her, after which they waited for Nabi Bux.
As he appeared he was shot, death being instantaneous i The brothers decamped.
The wounded we man was conveyed to hospital, there she died four days later. The
Local Authorities have taken all possible steps to arrest the murderers, but they are
still at large.
Nakhoda Toweyij, who is proprietor of a sailing vessel, and is believed to have
been in the practice of smuggling goods, arms and ammunition, from Koweit to
Mahommerah, was proved to have smuggled a cargo of goods from 'Koweit to
Mohammerah. He had disposed of the majority of the goods, before discovery.
There were some 60 baskets of Tamarind left in the vessel, and the Customs authori
ties confiscated both these and the vessels*, and he himself was imprisoned by the
Deputy Governor of the town. It is supposed that he will be released on payment
of a fine of Krans 15,000..
On January 6th S. S. “ Kamarezzeman ” belonging to the Mesopotamia-Persia
Corporation, Limited, and a privately owned motor boat were in collision. The
former was upward bound for Ahwaz, and the latter downward bound for Moham
merah. The motor boat and two lives were lost and the luggage of all the passen
gers. The passengers have filea suits both in the Karguzarate and the newly
constituted Judicial Court. His Britannic Majesty’s Consul is proceeding with the
case.
Ispahan.
/ December 21st—January 11th.)
The Anglo-Persian Gub was formally opened by the Governor on January 9th.
Speeches were made by the Governor, the Karguzar, and the President of the Club.
A few words were added by His Britannic Majesty s Consul-General, wishing the
success of the Institution.
The condition of the province is satisfactory. Reports from Rashan state that
the Chief of Police was arrested and sent to Tehran with Ali Khan Mashgooni. It is
understood that this officer proposed to rob the office of the local treasury.
On December 16th {ride last month’s summary) the Governor tendered his
resignation to the Prime Minister. It is understood that it has not been accepted,
and he has received a telegram asking for an explanation of his action.
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.
Zafar and his family reached Ispahan on January 3rd.
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.
Ask]a
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.
Muhrashan Amir Mujahid and many other Khans with then: families
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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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- 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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