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‘A collection of treaties, engagements and sanads relating to India and neighbouring countries’ [19] (342/578)
The record is made up of 1 volume (289 folios). It was created in 1933. It was written in English and French. 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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PERSIA— APPENDIX NO. VI—1823.
XIX
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
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
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
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
, 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
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, 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.
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The volume is the fifth edition of volume 13 of a collection of historic treaties, engagements and sanads (charters) relating to India and its neighbouring countries, namely Persia and Afghanistan. This volume, originally compiled by Charles Umpherston Aitchison, Under Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, was revised in 1930 and published in 1933 by the Manager of Publications in Delhi, under the authority of the Government of India.
Part 1 of the volume contains treaties and engagements relating to Persia and dating from between 12 April 1763 and 10 May 1929. The treaties refer to: trade agreements; foreign relations; prohibition and suppression of the slave trade; sovereignty and status of Persian regions; frontier negotiations; foreign concessions; telegraph lines. Part 2 of the volume contains treaties and engagements relating to Afghanistan and dating from between 17 June 1809 and 6 May 1930. The treaties relate to: foreign relations; the establishment of boundaries and frontier negotiations; peace treaties; commercial relations; import of arms. A number of appendices follow part 2, which contain the text of treaties relating to both Persia and Afghanistan.
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- 1 volume (289 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged into two parts covering Persia and Afghanistan respectively, as are the appendices at the end of the volume. Each part is divided into a number of chapters, identified by Roman numerals, and arranged chronologically, from the earliest treaties to the most recent. At the beginning of each part is a general introduction to the treaties and engagements that follow.
There is a contents page at the front of the volume (ff 4-8) which lists the geographical regions and treaties. The contents pages refers to the volume’s pagination system. There is a subject index, arranged alphabetically, at the end of the volume (ff 277-87) which also refers to the volume’s pagination system.
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Foliation: The foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover, and terminates at the inside back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio (except for the front cover where the folio number is on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. ).
Pagination: The volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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