The 'Kandahar Sirdars'

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This item comprises enclosures to a despatch from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. [Mumbai] Secret Department to the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. [Bombay Secret Letter], No. 11 dated 2 February 1856. The enclosures are dated 17-19 January 1856.

The papers comprise:

• A report by the Acting Superintendent of Police, Bombay, to the Secretary to the Government, Bombay, concerning the 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. Munowar Dill Khan [Serdār Munawwar Dil Khān] of Kandahar at the Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. , his movements whilst at Bombay, and his apparent preparations to leave for Aden en route to Mecca
• A Resolution of Board confirming that it has no objection to 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. Munowur Dil Khan going to Mecca
• A letter from Henry Bartle Frere, Commissioner in Sind [Sindh], to the Governor and President in Council, Bombay, suggesting that the consent of Dost Mohamed Khan [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy] be obtained regarding those members of his Kandahar family who have applied to the British to go to India via Sind, and that since Dost Mahomed has reason to doubt the ‘fidelity’ of the sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. he may not be sorry if they remain in ‘British India’ where ‘he may feel assured they will not be permitted to organize any movement inimical to himself, as they might possibly do if they again sought refuge in Persia’ (f 151).

Extent and format

1 item (7 folios)

It is part of

'ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY', Vol 124

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/486

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/5/486, ff 147-153

History of this record

Date(s)

2 Feb 1856 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Political refugees

Places

Bombay

People & organisations

CommissionerGovernment of Bombay, Chief SecretaryPresident and Governor of Bombay in CouncilKing of AfghanistanMumbai Police

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