Rebellion of Mohammad Yaqub Khan [‎222r] (133/174)

1870-71.]
yacoob’s flight into seistan.
with two °t* three hundred s °w a rs. Of the remainder of his followers, part
joined the Cabul torce, part went to their homes/ a; * r
640. Uslam and Eeramoz followed* leisurely. To guard Eurrah against
* Diary ending 19th January. SUipiise, they offeied to ]\feer XJfzul to
place a force of Cabul troops in it; but he
said that the act was unnecessary, and would tend to the loss of his own reputa
tion and to the oppression of the people. He himself remained aloof from the
march of the Cabul force, and wrote to the Ameer as follows:
“ Although, with a view to closing the family disputes and with reference to the pros
perity of the kingdom, 1 had earnestly endeavoured to reconcile Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mahomed Yacoob Khan
yet, in consequence of his evil destiny (nuseeb), it (my effort) has tended to his desolation
pperishani") and to my loss of reputation in my old age. To set this matter right I have
considered it necessary to wait on you in Cabul on New Year's Day to see yourself and the
children. 1 have deputed Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdoollah Khan and my other sons to protect Furrah strictly
and intend myself to proceed to Candahar."
The Ameer acceded to the request and summoned him to Cabul saying—
“ I have some proposals under consideration regarding Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdoollah Jan, and I desire
Diary ending 19th January 1871. ^ 0U *° Ca , 11 me in order that they may be
suitably decided in consultation with you.
After mastering the contents of this paragraph, a few durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). officials offered opinions to His
High ness in regaid to the appointment of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdoollah Jan as heir-apparent, and His
Highness remarked that he intends to adjust two or three matters on arrival of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Meer
Afzul Khan. In the matter of the appointment of an heir-apparent, His Highness sometimes,
the Agent wrote, speaks of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdoollah Jan and (sometimes) Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ahmed Ali Khan, son
of the late Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mahomed Ali Khan, and it remains to be seen who will receive this title;
but it is conjectured that, if this matter should be decided upon at the present time, Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Abdoollah Jan will undoubtedly be appointed."—[Letter from British agent, dated 19th
January 1871.]
641. Yacoob in bis flight betook himself first to Dillaram* and then to
Sheikhnassoor, meeting on his way some
opposition from the villagers, and being
refused by Ibrahim Khan, of Sheikbnassoor, permission even to remain
outside r&> the fort. He then went on with 200 sowars to a place named Ishkunk
on the Seistan border. Uslum and Eeramoz wrote to Meer Alum, the Persian
Governor, to request that be would either apprehend Yacoob and give him up
to them, or else expel him from Seistan, and send him to the Shah of Persia.
On the 18th February, the Political Superintendent of the Frontier of
Upper Scind, reported that all Yacoob’s troops had surrendered, and that lie had
fled with five or six sowars into Persian territory.
Diary ending 16th February.
(a) In the course of this and of the previous operations, a good deal of the property plundered by Yaeoob was
recovered; of this, what had belonged to private persons was restored to them.—[ Diary ending 23rd January 1871. ]
The Ameer was much pleased at what Uslum and Feramoz had done, and reflecting at the same time on the great
expense which Uslum’s hospitalities (at Cabul) entailed on him, he increased his allowance yet farther by Its. 12,000 a
year— (Diary ending 26th January 1871). He also sent him and Feramoz jewelled medals which Uslum received m
the following fashion :
“ As soon as Mahomed Oosman Khan* the bearer of the medals, arrived near the Cabal troops, they (the troops)
mot him on the road as a token of respect to the medals and
* A “ Peshkkidmut” of the Ameer. brought him to the camp. Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mahomed Aslum Khan
feasted all the troops, and granted suitable khilluts to their officers The total amount of the outlay of the feast and the
khilluts was about Rs. 12,000, which was defrayed by the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. from his own private sources. Out of Rs. 12,000
presented in nuzzurs by the (Cabul) troops the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. gave
( 1 ) four thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. to Mahomed Oosman Khan, Peshkhidmut,
(2) one thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. to an official of Ahmed Ah Khan, Superintendent of Tooshakhana,
(3) one thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. to Meer Kayoom, an official of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Mahomed Aslum Khan,
, , , ~ r non alms in the name of the Ameer. The officials, numbers 2 and 3,
and expraM the reammag « s ' n 6 >°“ “ S “ ” S ^Vsfrder then issued a notice to all the troops end the people of
accompanied Mahomed Oosman Khan f, o n tabnl. I ho Government with honest, and seal will receive
the whole of the Candahar territory, to the ettect mail iuuse w t}i P utmost service.
similar distinction and possession, and honor and dig.n.ty, and that they hould therefore Ur Diary end
After mustering the contents of the letter, the ameer expressed himself highly gratified with the Sadat. L w».y
mg 9th March 1869. ] c. , t?
,, racQ.-eroTl K'd-O nlonel Phayve the Political Superintendent, Upper Sind Frontier, r
(^) ^c^ording to ^ had made for a small fort of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ibrahim Khan Belqoch of
letter of 23rd March, Yacoob Kh an, when defe Qn ^ ^ Qf ^ Khas> * opposite the principal
* , Porsion fort of Nowabad, situated on the right bank of the Khas, near t e rums
Clearly a mistake for the Helmund. P erS ^ n * The Belooch at first closed their gates against the fugitive Sirdar 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 on hig riding forward and explaining that he had come to c aim ooc an
llospiSrunte 4 SH—r of hiTdefeat, they provided plenty of supplies foe himself and h,s folic wem.
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