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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [58v] (121/1044)
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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His Grace Archbishop Sahak Ayvadian, the newly appointed Prelate of the
Armenians in Persia and India arrived at his See in Julfa on December 23rd. ,
Five robbers forming part of Rena’s gang who were imprisoned by the Govern
ment anS subsequently released have been re^arrested on a charge of further rob
beries in the neighbourhood of Nejefahad.
There is stated to be enough grain in the town for the next three months.
Grain caravans continue to arrive from Khomain and Burburud. where the harvest
was good. On 14th December some sports given at the Julfa Athletic 'Club, by the
Armenian boy scouts went off spendidly. There are 61 boys and they have made
marked progress since their formation^ months ago.
Letters have been received in reply to a report made by the Consulate for special
precautions to be taken on the Lynch road in view of likelihood of increased traffic.
Mr. Wilson of the Mesopotamia and Persia Corporation, who recently travelled
over the Bakhtiari road to Ahwaz reports that the suspension bridges are in urgent
need of repair and that there is danger of a collapse in the winter. The matter
was represented to the
Ilkhani
The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran.
, whose reply, regarding the provision of funds for
repairing these bridges, was unsatisfactory. He has again been urged to hasten
the matter.
The Governor tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister on December 16th,
his reason being that the Government cannot meet him in financial matters.
According to present arrangement
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 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.
Muhtasham will
proceed to the capital via Ispahan in a few weeks.
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.
AshjaV will carry on the
tribal administration and attend to the policing of the road. It is stated that all
the principal Khans concur in this arrangement^. • ^ ’
During the whole period of this report the condition of the province has been
satisfactory. The roads have been the scene of a few robberies and in each case
steps have been taken or are being taken to deal with 'the cnlpiits. Towards the
end of this period the roads were reported to be safe everywhere.
Shiraz.
Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. K. Fraser, D.S.O., M.C., Inspector General, South
Persia Rifles, left Shiraz on December 2nd for Tehran to join the Military Mission.
Brigadier-General A. B. H. Drew, C.I.E., General Officer Commanding, Bushire
Field Force, arrived from Bushire by motor on 7th December and left on the 9th.
Azizullah of South Persia Rifles and instigator of theKhaneh Zinian Mutiny
has been arrested in Mohammerah and brought to Shiraz. 7
Qawam-ul-Mulk arrived in Shiraz on December 7th.
Behbehan.
The Hendian-Ramhurmuz-Mashur road is safe and caravans come and go
regularly. But it is reported that the Behbehan-Dilam road is unsafe from Zadun
to Behbehan and that this is due to the road guards who are probably robbers
themselves.
The export of rice has been prohibited by the Deputy Governor owing to the'
possibility of shortage. &
There is a good deal of sickness, chiefly malaria, catarrh and bronchitis in the
town and it is reported that the death rate is about ten per diem.
Rain has fallen and the people have started cultivation, but a good crop is
not expected. & F
Bushire.
2nd , n B ews v 7 as f ceived that six of Zair Bhidhar’s men
attacked the headman of Baghak and wounded him. A fight ensued and Hassan
Khan of Ahram quickly arrived upon the scene. He was very severely wounded
and the enemy escaped leaving two of their number dead. Hassan Khan was taken
to Hospital but died on 8th, refusing to have his leg amputated.
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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)
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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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