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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [439r] (882/1044)
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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mucli less active for mischief early in the month. He has lately, however, been
causing much trouble, and has again been persecuting those who assisted Amir-
i-Azam.
951. Gunj Ali Khan is said to be preparing to try conclusions with Salar-i-
Ashair (Soulet-ul-Mulk), the new Ilbegi of the Afshars. He has invited in some
robbers from Fars, and these constitute a grave danger to the security of the roads
between Kerman and Bandar Abbas.
952. The Buchaqchis laid waste a garden in Jupar belonging to Salar-i-
Mufakhkham. They would hardly have ventured to this unless it had been
suggested by Salar-i-Nusrat or Adl-us-Sultan.
953. Rafsinjan and its neighbourhood have been troubled almost through
out the month by robbers from Fars, some of whom advanced on August 10th
into the neighbourhood of Baghin. Rumours of their numbers and intentions
caused considerable alarm in the town, but these were much exaggerated, and
they retired before a small force sent against them. Recently, however, they
have plundered Khinaman and several villages in the neighbourhood of Zarand. ,
954. On August 30th a large band of Arab and Baharlu robbers surrounded
Bahramabad and Kamalabad. The latest news is that the people were doing
their best to defend themselves and had sent a message to the Governor General
requesting him to send troops to their relief. Some infantry and a gun have
been sent out from Kerman to meet the Governor-General.
955. Baluchis have been plundering Narmashir throughout the month.
956. The condition of the whole country is deplorable, and the local govern
ment is powerless.
957. The relieved Consular escort, which left Kerman on 13th August for Condition of Roads,
Bandar Abbas with the late accountant and head clerk of the Consulate, is still
delayed at Bizanjan owing to the insecurity of the road, which is due to the pre
sence of the robbers imported from Fars by Gunj Ali Khan.
958. The large carpet caravan which left Kerman in July arrived safely
in Bandar Abbas. *
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959. Assistant Surgeon Salt and Mr. Newton of the Telegraph Department,
who left Kerman during the month for Bandar Abbas and Dahana-i-Baghu, were
delayed between Kerman and Bam by robbers on the road, but Mr. Newton
has since reached Bam and Mr. Salt reached Marghak on 27th August.
960. On 24th August, a camel caravan was plundered on the Yezd road by
robbers from Fars, and twenty-four loads of Kurk were taken.
961. Outgoing and incoming Tehran posts were robbed on the Yezd road
during the week ending 15th August.
962. The Karguzar, before relinquishing charge of his office, [released a large British Interest,
stock of carpets belonging to Ali Asghar Khui, a bankrupt, and ahowed him to
send them to Bandar Abbas.
963. From two fraudulent bankrupts, who have been arrested since his
resignation, the Karguzar received 450
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
for himself, 50
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
for his
assistant and 30
tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
for his servant,
P. Z. COX, Lieutenant-Colonel,
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 Gull,
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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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