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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [124r] (252/1044)
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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3
Kerman.
The acting Financial Agent (Shekh-ul-Mulk) has asked His Majesty’s Consul
to instruct Foreign subjects to pay maliyat. This request was based on an
order received from the Minister of Finance to enact payment of ‘ * legal taxes ’ ’
from Foreign subjects without fear or favour. Matter has been referred to
Tehran.
A caravan of 25 donkeys escorted by a small party of South Persia Rifles
was attacked about 10th September by Baharlus at the Chah Chahghuk pass
south of Saidabad and carried off. r
The democrats, instructed by their Tehran friends, are inclined to abuse the
South Persia Rifles , but His Majesty s Consul states that that force is not in any
way unpopular with the general public.
Prices of wheat and barley in Bam have risen respectively from 7 and 5 to
15 and 11
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
and it is stated that export has been absolutely prohibited.
Mr. E. J. Blackman of the Indo - European Telegraph Department died at
Saidabad on 30th September. He had been suffering for some time from acute
malaria and jaundice.
Mekran Coast.
The report of the murder of Islam Khan by his brother Sahib Khan has been
confirmed. (It is now reported that Sahib Khan has met a similar fate at the hand
of one of Islam Khan’s slaves.)
Mir Barkat Khan, having paid two years 5 revenue and surrendered the gun
which he captured, has been reinstated Chief of Biyaban by the Governor of the
Gulf Ports.
ARABIA.
Muscat.
Major L. B. H. Haworth, LA.,
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Muscat, proceeded on one
month’s privilege leave to India on the 12th October, handing over charge of
current duties to Captain J. M. Brickman, 3rd Brahmans.
The highest price of dollars during the month was 216 and the lowest 208
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
per cent.
The Wall of Sur informed the
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
on or about 24th October that
five sailing vessels had been wrecked near Jazirat-al-Hallaniyah. Four of these
belonged to Sur and one to Socotra.
The Imam and Shaikh Isa bin Saleh recently conferred at Samail about the
internal condition of the country, chiefly the lack of money.
Bahrain.
Price of dollars Rs. 237 per cent. A currency note of Rs. 100 is being
exchanged for Rs. 94 in silver.
The pearling fleet returned to Bahrain on September 29th. The catch is
said to be good in quality and fair in quantity.
Koweit.
Nothing to report.
. M. E. RAE, Major,
Bushire ; 1 First Assistant Resident
C {in the absence of 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.
).
11th November 1917. )
G. M. Press, Simla.—No. C488F.D.—6-12-17—23—M.R.E.
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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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- 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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