"مجموعة من المعاهدات والالتزامات والسندات المتعلقة بالهند والدول المجاورة" [‎١‎٩] (٥٧٨/٣٤٢)

PERSIA— APPENDIX NO. VI—1823.
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APPENDIX No. VI.— page 8.]
Translation of an Agreement between Persia and Turkey concluded at
Arzeeraam on the 19th Zeekaadj in the year of the Hegira 1238, corres
ponding to the 28th July 1823.
In the name of the most merciful God !
Arising from various occurrences of late years the amicable relations between
the two powerful Mahomedan States became interrupted, and their friendship
and good understanding were converted into strife and enmity, which terminated
in open warfare. The interests of the religion of Islam required a reconciliation,
the two Governments were anxious to prevent the further effusion of blood, and
the renewal of the ties of amity was mutually desired and proposed.
With this view, by the authority of a Firman from His Majesty the King of
Kings, the Khakan, son of a Khakan, the Conqueror Futh Ali Shah, the Sovereign
of Persia, and also invested with discretionary powers from His Royal Highness,
the heir-apparent, Prince Abbas Mirza the High in Dignity Mirza Mahomed Ali,
Mustofee, has been honoured with the rank of Plenipotentiary, and in virtue of
a Firman, His Majesty the Protector of the Faith, the Guardian of the Holy Cities,
Sultan of the Sea and Earth, the Sultan, son of the Sultan, the Conqueror, Mahmood
Khan, Emperor of the Ottomans, has named for His Plenipotentiary the illustrious
Mahomed Ummeer Raoof Pasha, Sur Askar, Governor of Arzeeraam, and Wallee
of the Eastern Provinces of the Ottoman Empire, who, on the exchange of their
full powers, have concluded their conferences and discussions in the fore-mentioned
city by assenting to the conditions of peace.
Basis .—The stipulations of the treaty concluded in the year of the Hegira
1159 respecting the ancient boundaries of the two Empires and the former agree
ments relating to the pilgrims, the delivery of refugees, the free egress for
all prisoners, and the residence of a Minister at the respective Courts are considered
valid, and are to be strictly observed. The slightest deviation from the engage
ment therein detailed shall not be permitted, and the amity between the two power
ful States shall be for ever preserved.
Stimulations .—Henceforward the sword of enmity shall be sheathed, and every
circumstance shall be avoided which may produce coldness or disgust, and may
be contrary to friendship and perfect union. The countries within the boundaries
of the Ottoman Empire, that during the war or previously to the commencement
of hostility have been taken possession of by Persia, including fortresses, districts,
lands, towns, and villages to be restored in their present state, and at the expira
tion of sixty days from the signature of this Treaty shall be delivered over to.,the
Ottoman Government. And in token of respect for this happy peace the prisoners
captured on both sides, without concealment or prevention, shall have free permis
sion to depart. Provisions and other necessaries requisite for the journey shall
be afforded them, and they shall be sent to the frontiers of the two countries.