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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [‎105v] (215/1044)

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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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Agha Khan of Lirawi has obtained from Fath Agha, chief of the Chahar
Bunicheh (Narrei) clan of Darashuri Qashqai, a written promise not to rob or plun
der on the road from Behbehan to Dilam and territory of Hindian, Zaidun
Sirawi and Hayat Baud.
at ^ hammad Khan Qashquli, Zarghan Ashair, and his brother Haidar
Ah Khan, have apparently offered their services to the Bakhtiari Khans, and are
under their protection.
Kerman.
In the last week of March official notification was at last received in Kerman
from the Persian Government of the appointment of Hishmat-ud-Dowleh as
Governor-General. He has sent a friendly message to 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. Nusrat and is said
to be well-disposed towards us. Earlier in the month satisfactory relations were
established with the help of His Majesty’s Vice-Consul between Nusrat-ul-Mamalik
and bardar Kusrat, the latter shortly afterwards being appointed to the Governor
ship of Jiruft, which he administers through his nephew Muhtashim-ud-Mulk.
The arrival of the late Governor-General and Ihtisham-ud-Dowleh at Tehran
was quickly followed by a telegraphic summons, from the Minister of the Interior
to the bardar with which the 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. , however, on the advice of His Majesty’s
Vice-Consul after reference to His Majesty’s Minister, did not comply. This inci
dent, like the Karguzar’s dismissal and the removal of the friendly Rais-i-Adliya
indicates an activity of anti-British policy which it is hoped will be considerably
modified by change of Cabinet. .
in Narmeshir, is doing his utmost
Corp s. 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. Mujallal and the
to command have decided to take
to Rigan accordingly.
a party of road workmen, collected
30 prisoners, including several rifle-
S. P. R. Cavalry pursued but were
Nusrat-ul-Mulk, who owns many villages
to hinder recruiting for the S. P. R. Camel
Indian Cavalry Jemadar who has been sent
Baluchis and have moved their headquarters
One of the robber gangs which attacked
booty of between 6 and 700 animals, besides
men and a despatch-rider. Three troops of
unable to overtake them.
The Inspector General South Persia Rifles and Colonel Grant were fired
on at long range about 8 miles from Saidabad on March 18th, but the brigands in
sle^^tyhlToI ° rethe markSmanSllip ° f Colonel ^ were not
Muhammad Ismail Beg whose execution was deferred at the instance of His
Majesty s Minister escaped from Saidabad fort but was brought in again by tribes
men on the offer of Ts. 500 reward. This is the first instancelince thfreturn of the
British in which rewards for the apprehension of outlaws have proved effective.
Enthusiastic reports of the justice and security of British rule which the.,
contrast with the instability and oppression of the days of Ottoman Governm^nT
have been brought to Kerman by two townsmen who have recently Xrned
efforts‘toSedb fcm ^ Pr ° dUCed a S° od effect ins P ite of Democratic
Gram will be very scarce until the approaching harvest, and in most of the
villages of the Kerman plateau the people have been living on plantsTnd yrass
Forward purchases and sales were forbidden bv order nf ful p P^ 11 ™ and grass.
and proclaimed punishable by impriso—^l^ttoTaw SmslS
to be honoured in the breach and without penalty by the South plrsTa Rifles X
whom it was directed, and the commandeering bvtW nf mi f rersia Rines at
at Bandar Abbas has already had unfavruraA e^ectTn pScef^ 01 *
Lingah.
Under instructions from the Darya Begi Shaikh Muhammad Aimed Khalfan
was detained m connection with the Nani Tani , i GG AT mea JVRaitan
April 19th for the Shib-Kuh ^ V b 7 but left ''' lthout notice on
ing boa't belonging t^lhshidTinlDqaiya 6 !, 8 !)^!)!' 911 '! L ^ h a Sail -
for smuggling a large quantity of goods between the pIXof £ 1 ! and Mughu!

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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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