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'The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII.' [‎182] (353/524)

The record is made up of 1 volume (451 pages). It was created in 1863-1864. 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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182 BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE PROVINCE OF PARS.
gram, and dholl. It is very pleasant lieie in summer, during which
season the Arabs congregate at the place.
Kooshmerreh is situate South-west of Shirauz : has some villages
on the mountains which produce grapes and figs. The people trade in
charcoal.
Kevar, situate East of Shirauz, produces wheat, barley, and cotton
Korball, situate North of Shirauz, produces rice, and a little wheat
and barley. A stream of water has been artificially brought to these
places bv Ameer Azad-ecl-dowleh Deylemy.
Kauzeroon, on the West of Shirauz, produces wheat, barley, and
tobacco. There are grapes and figs in its mountains. It was populated
by Shapoor Shah, whose likeness may be seen at Tanguchakoon.
Kemeen is situate North of Shirauz ; has many gardens, and pro
duces wheat and barley.
Mushhood-ommel-Nubbiis on the North of Shirauz, and its produce
is wheat and barley. The tombs of Kaikhosrow and the mother of
Solomon are said to exist here.
Meymend, situate South of Shirauz, has many gardens, and its
produce is wheat, barley, and almonds. No revenue is paid to
Government for this district.
Mayin and Kondazy are situate on the North of Shirauz, and
produce wheat and barley. The latter is situate on the mountain, and
produces grapes.
The Eliants of Ears*
Kashkayi and Khellokh. The former is constituted of a number
of tribes, are under the rule of one chief, named Mahomed Kolee Khan ;
have 15,000 households, 3,000 of which are of the family of the Khan.
They have about 2,000 cavalry and 1,000 infantry under the Serhan
Arsad Khan, son-in-law of the Ilkhanee. The Kashkayi tribes are
named as follows :—viz. Valkeh, Jalferbeggy, Kashkooly, Shishboolooky,
Rehimy, Ekhcheloo, Kohdadeh, Demirchakhmakhloon Seifikhany
Farsimedoon, and Fercany.
Ille Khamseh are five tribes, and each have a Ketkhoda. One
regiment of these tribes is under the command of Ileza Kolee Khan
Sertip:—

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The Transactions of the Bombay Geographical Society. From January 1863 to December 1864. (Edited by the Secretary.) Volume XVII.

Publication details: Bombay: Printed at the Education Society's Press, Byculla, 1865.

With maps, etc.

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1 volume (451 pages)
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This volume contains a table of contents giving headings and page references, and two indexes. There is an index to Volumes I-XVII (1836-1864) in a separate volume (ST 393, index).

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Dimensions: 220 x 140mm

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