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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [132r] (268/1044)
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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CONFIDENTIAL
Summary of news of 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.
in the Persian
the month of July 1917.
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PERSIA.
Ispahan.
Gulf for
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.
Muhtasham’s resignation of the Ilkhaniship of the Bakhtiari having
been accepted, the situation in that country continued unsatisfactory. Caravans
were robbed on the Ahwaz road and muleteers abandoned their loads and broke
their contracts with impunity, but towards the end of July news arrived that a new
Ilkhani
The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran.
and a new Ilbegi in the persons of Sardars Zafar and Ashjaa had been
appointed. In spite of the past history of these two Khans one hopes for some
improvement and resumption of traffic.
The
Prince Governor
A Prince of the Royal line who also acted as Governor of a large Iranian province during the Qājār period (1794-1925).
-General (Akbar Mirza, Sarum-ud-Dowleh) has been reliev
ed of his functions and the incompetent Karguzar, Said-ul-Mulk, ordered to
hold charge pending the arrival of Prince Itizad-us-Sultaneh, Amir-i-Aqdas, His
Highness’ successor.
Either from political motives or (possibly) philanthropy, the local notable
Sheriat Medar celebrated the change of Governors by opening his granaries and
spending, it is said, about 8,000 tumans to bring down the price of grain and bread.
Mohammerah.
The town was officially declared free from plague on 14th July.
An earthquake shock occurred on Sunday night, 15th July, at 8-50 p.m!
Duration 10 seconds and very pronounced. No damage was done.
An amusing incident took place at the Customs. A Jew merchant laid 80
tumans for a moment on the table of a Saiyid Customs employe who stole it.
The Customs Inspector, called upon to investigate the Jew’s complaint, searched
for, found and pocketed the stolen money, reporting non-success. Being detect
ed he said he wanted to save the Saiyid from disgrace and the incident closed.
A more tragic occurrence was the explosion, early in July, of a pencil in
the hand of an Indian
sepoy
Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank.
of the Convalescent Depot. He had picked It up near
the latrines and whilst writing a letter with it chanced to twist the metal cap when
the explosion took place, Causing' the loss of 2 fingers and a thumb and it is
feared—of an eye also. An enquiry was held by the Officer Commanding.
The Karguzar seems to be showing some activity, but will probably end by
incurring the animosity of the Shaikh and Haji Rais and being removed.
Shiraz.
On 15th June a caravan of wheat from Ispahan for His Majesty’s Consub
Shiraz, was attacked, one South Persia Rifles of the escort being killed and another
dying of wounds. Reinforcements from Abadeh pursued the raiders who abandoned
23 donkeys with their loads and had several killed and wounded.
At Mashad-i-Murghab the Officer Commanding, Dehbid, was treacherously
attacked by Arabs on whom he inflicted a loss of 4 wounded and carried off one rifle
and 350 sheep and goats from them.
On July 26th Colonel Gough left for Tehran for a few weeks, Mr. Bristow
remaining in charge.
On July 28th the Farman Farma left for Dashtarjin to visit Sowlet-ud-
Dowleh.
According to a telegram, received on 7th July, from Colonel Gough, the
Qawam-ul-Mulk had done much to tranquilize Eastern Pars during his recent expe
dition.
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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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