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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [289v] (583/1044)
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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6
Condition
country.
Condition of
posts and
graphs.
1498. Monsieur Minorsky, Chief Russian Commissioner with the Turco-Per-
sian Commission, with Madame Minorsky and Dr. Volansky, formerly of Kerman-
shah and now of the Mission, arrived in the “ Queen Olga ” on the 13th.
1499. Itela-ul-Mulk, Chief Commissioner of the Persian Commission, also ar
rived in the “ Queen Olga ”,
1500. On the 19th December, being the Czar’s name day, His Britannic Ma
jesty’s Consul accompanied by Captains Kenney and Dyer attended the recep
tion held by the Russian Commissioners.
1501. Captain Brooke with an escort of the 18th Lancers for the Turco-Per-
sian Boundary Commission arrived on the 26th.
Ahwaz.
{From 1st to 31st December 1913.)
[Furnished by Captain A. J. H. Gray, I. A.]
1502. {Bakhtiari) . The executive Khans had not reached the Kishlaq up
to the end of the month. Towards the end of the month news was received that
the departure of
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.
-i-Jang had been delayed owing to the death of his fa
vourite wife. ;
1503. {Kuhqilu).—From reports received from Ram Hormuz it appears that
the position at Behbehan is unchanged. Bahadur-us-Sultaneh has not succeeded
in collecting revenue from any of the Kuhgilu Chiefs, and none of the latter, with
the exception of Shukrullah Khan Buwair Ahmedi, have made their submission.
1504. [North Arabistan)—A party of Dizfulis, who were ploughing to the west
of the town, were attacked by Sagwands on the 23rd instant, and robbed of thirty
mules and other property. Sadiq Khan, Chief of Sowars, gave chase and reco
vered all the looted property, except the mules. Later, some Baharwand
Chiefs, who were coming into Dizful with their hostages for the Survey party, ac
cidentally encountered the Sagwand robbers and recovered six of the stolen mules.
Sadiq Khan and Khalaf now propose to lead a big force against Fazal Khan and
Sartip Khan, who are responsible for the Sagwand robberies.
roads 1505. The Bakhtiari road is now closed to camels and donkeys, but mules
tele - can still go through. There is much snow on the road, especially on the Burreh
Murdeh pass, and traffic has, in consequence, been slack throughout the month
under report.
1506. The telegraph line has been working intermittently during the month,
communication being interrupted for several days by each fall of rain.
Ispahan.
{From 26th October to 8th November and from 16th to 22nd November 1913. {9th to
15th not received.)
[Kindly furnished by Mr. Consul-General Grahame.]
Shiraz Road.
1507 (a)
Arrivals at Ispahan.
Departure for Shiraz.
Camels.
Mules.
Donkeys.
Camels.
Mules.
Donkeys.
October 26th to November 1st
November 2nd to November 8th
November 9th to November 15th
November ! 6th to November 22 nd ..
200
150
23
Not receiv
ed.
200
100
45
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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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