"ملاحظات ميدانية: بلاد الرافدين. هيئة الأركان العامة في الهند. فبراير ١٩١٧". [و‎‎٥‎٩] (٣٥٠/١٢٤)

however,i the government of the Shaikh is personal and
extremely stringent.
Apart from the towns, the chief factors in administration and
politics seem to be the different tribal divisions.
(1) The Al Kathir, with the Sagwand, administer the coun
try west, south-west and north-west of Dizful. They
are ruled by two chiefs, both of whom are recognised
by the Persian Government. The control of the
country and the tribesmen and the collection of
revenues is left entirely in their hands.
(2) The Sagvavd move about from place to place in Luris-
tan. They pay an annual tribute to the Shah, and
their relations with the Faili Lurs appear to be good;
but they are under no control except that of their
chiefs which is not very close.
(8) The Dirahvand of Luristan have a wholesome respect
for the Wall of Pusht-i-Kuh, and scoff at the sover
eignty of the Shah.
(4) The Kuhgalus are for the most part nominally under
the Governor of Behbehan, who is under the Bakhtiari
Ilkhani. Each division has its own chiefs who are re
sponsible for the annual tribute. So long as they pay
tribute and live peaceably, their internal government
is not interfered with; but they are usually in revolt
against any authority trying to collect revenue.
i.5) The Lurs of Pusht-i-Kuh or Faili Lurs. —The Wali of
Pusht-i-Kuh is the hereditary ruler and representa
tive of the Persian Government. Amongst his sub
jects he is the supreme power on earth. Between
him and his people intervene two classes of agents.
(a) His administrators, amongst whom are a few cf his
relations, to whom he entrusts the control of
districts and tribes.
(b) The Kadkhudas or headmen of tribal sections.
>•(6) The Dakhtiqris. —The two chief families are the Ilkhani
and the Haji Ilkhani. Neither party can carry on the
administration single-handed and the custom ap
proved of both by the Bakhtiaris and the Persian
Government, is to appoint the Ilkhani from one