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Coll 30/9 'Persian Gulf: Administration Reports 1926-1938' [‎423r] (850/1028)

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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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In April a notice in the name of the Shah was posted in
the bazar that the taxes previously imposed 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. Din
Mohamed on goods going overland had ceased.
At the close of September a complaint was made by one
of the British Indian traders residing at this port that his
sugar on which duty had already been paid, was confiscated by
the local customs department on the pretext that the article
was smuggled into the place. The complainant produced the
declaration before the Mudir but without success. The matter
was eventually brought to the notice of the Provincial
Director of Customs who issued instructions to the Mudir to
return the sugar to the owner.
Persian garrison. - The strength of the Persian troops is
said to be 100 men under the command of a First Naib. Ali
Akbar Khan was in command until 2nd August when he was relieved
by Mohamed Khan. Ali Akbar Khan left for Duzdab via Karachi
on 13th September. On the 5th November Sultan Ibrahim Khan
arrived from Duzdab via Karachi and assumed command o± the
detachment. He is combining the duties of Governor with
that of Officer Commanding the troops, Din Mohamed being
disregarded.
Shipping. - In August owing to the outbreak oi cholera in
Sind, the Persian Medical Officer prohibited the landing and
exporting of cargo from Charbar. This caused consideraole
inconvenience to the people. But on the declaration oi ivaraeni
being free from the disease, the orders were cancelled.
a . A D U- H
Mr. '.Varis Ali was the British Agent here throu^iout the year
except for a short period when he proceeded on leave.
Wali. - Ali bin Hamud was the fali of His Highness the Sultan
of Muscat at Gwadur throughout the year.
Sultania Customs. - Seyed Ahmed Bffendi continued to hold
charge of the Sultan's customs during the year.
The wali of the customs house which is situated on

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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:

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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