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Coll 30/9 'Persian Gulf: Administration Reports 1926-1938' [358r] (720/1028)
The record is made up of 1 volume (510 folios). It was created in 19 May 1927-14 Nov 1939. 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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Trade. —The trade of this port has been very dull during the year. Among
the chief causes may be mentioned the establishment of customs posts by the Per
sians along the Mekran border, payment of duties on Mekran imports at several
places, and a great decrease in the fish caught. The latter is the chief business of a
large number of traders. The market rate for dried fish at Colombo and Hong Kong
where it is generally exported, was also low throughout the year and as a result
a number of traders suffered heavy losses.
S. DE SMIDT,
Director,
Karachi ; ")
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Telegraphs,
10th March 1931. j In Political Charge of Mekran Coast.
Memorandum on the condition of the districts between Task and Gwadur
Task District.
It is controlled jointly by Mir Mustafa Khan and Mir Hoti. These two chiefs
have practically no power and the district is run by Mir Mustafa Khan’s sons,
Murad Khan and Chiragh Khan. Through an accident six months ago Mir Mustafa
Khan broke his left arm. He is almost an invalid and rarely leaves his residence.
Murad is a hot-headed man. He has a fairly strong following and is ready to
fight with the local Persians at any time. When the Governor of Jask recently
ordered that all persons entering Jask must wear Pehlevi hats, Murad Khan re
taliated by stopping the entry of firewood into Jask, which hit the Persians very
hard. The order regarding the wearing of Pehlevi hats was rescinded in a few
days.
Biyaban district.
Mir Barkat governs this district. His attitude towards the British Govern
ment is always very friendly. He is more powerful than Din Mohamed of Dash-
tyari and no rupture has so far occurred between him and the Persians. But the 600
rifles he was called upon in 1929 to surrender have not been handed over, and most
of his followers are armed.
Gaik district.
This district is ruled by
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.
Husain Khan who has headmen at Kir, Sirgan
and Parag. He is friendly towards the British Government and is on good terms
with the Persians. He proceeded to Bampur a short time back to interview the
General Officer Commanding the Persian troops. The condition of his district
is good and he appears to be able to keep his tribesmen in order.
Dashtyari district.
This district was under the control 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.
Din Mohamed Khan until he was
arrested by the Persians. Mir Dilawar Khan, is now supposed to be in charge.
He is assisted by Mir Dura Khan, his brother. Many 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.
Din Mohamed’s
tribesmen fled to British territory after the arrest of their chief.
Baku district.
It was under the joint control of Mirs Ahmed Khan and Subhan who were
acting under the orders 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.
Din Mohamed, There is nothing of interest to
report in this district during the year.
MC17IFD
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This volume contains copies of the annual 'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' prepared by the 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 Bushire and printed at the Government of India Press in New Delhi for the years 1926-1938.
These annual reports are divided up into a number of separate reports for different geographical areas, usually as follows:
- Administration Report for Bushire and Hinterland
- Administration Report of the Kerman and Bandar Abbas Consulates
- Administration Report for Fars
- Report on AIOC [Anglo-Iranian Oil Company] Southern Area
- Administration Report of the Kuwait Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
- Administration Report of the Bahrain Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
- Administration Report of the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
- Administration Report of the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Muscat
These separate reports are themselves broken down into a number of sub-sections including the following:
- Visitors
- British interests
- Foreign Interests
- Local Government
- Military
- Communications
- Trade Developments
- Slavery
The reports are all introduced by a short review of the year written 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. .
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- 1 volume (510 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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The foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 512. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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