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'Military Report on (S.-W.) Persia, Volume V. Luristan' [61r] (126/152)
The record is made up of 1 volume (72 folios). It was created in 1912. 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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107
(W)
Koute No. 19.— concta.
less- no serious obstacle. After entering the plain of Hulailan theroadis abroad, clear and
level track as far as the River Saidmarreh (Qarusu). This river has to be c 3
before reaching Iman^-i-Shah Muhammad. At the time of crossing the water was up to
and over the animals bellies. The stream being about 30 to 40 yards across. A fair
swift running river, stony bottom, low banks, excellent drinking water.
Pilleh Kan.—la the name given to- the boundary between the Jelalawand and
Hulailan countries. There is no mark to identify it.
Hulailin to Tarhin.
By caravan, 10\ hoars.
Hoad. —For the 3 miles up to the Tang-i-Miwajan (5500'), the pathway is diffiault
being a steady climb the whole way at times impassable, though I x^naged to get my caravan
over aUright. From this pass almost as far as the Tang-i-Kallan Daran (6,00° ) the roa
agoo.i open track and passable for all transport, ground shghtiy undukang. J^here are
a few deserted huts, where water,has run out. The Tang-i-KaHan
aud was imrassable for transport and was astonished to see my own caravan go across
without any mishap. This pass would require a good deal of blasting and P^paration
make it of practical use. From this pass, the point marked 5150 in map there isa track on
e steady decline, nothing difficult, but only fit for mules and donkeys. From this point to
Tahran the track broadens and is good for all transport.
Country.^—Fair grazing most of the way, no cultivation. Hilla thickly wooded.
Route No. 20.
KHIXRRAMABlD via BAIR AN WAND to KIRMANSHAH.
1908.
Authority and Ajte.-Lieutenant J. P. B. Williams, 4th Cavalry, October
By caravan, 8 hours.
Road. To within about } ^
grazing), to the hills below the crosseg to t h e hills below the Tang-i-Mahmal,
-f 6 ’ hffihano\Te?stetpcbmb, and a long descent into the Bairanwand valley the road
till t”a7w“ Watoonly met ^hT^SaSb-Sahra 11 and one small
•nrinc near the Tang-i-Mahmal. . ; TTT ., ,
k> Khurramabad by this route.
KhurramibaD to Kika Dab.
By caravan, 6| hours.
Road .—From KhuiramabM^to theTang-i-Chmar^I)ar^itis M^opemtrack^j^sable^or
ifarr^o^SblVand^
St^'^toX^aS^enteringthehiUs betoethe Tang Awandar it is a
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It consists of a military report on S W Persia, specifically Luristan [Lorestān], created for the personal information of the officers of the Army in India. Compiled by Lieutenant A T Wilson, Indian Army, Political Department. Printed at the Government Monotype Press, Simla, 1912.
It is divided into the following sections:
- general – geographical boundaries and divisions, inhabitants, general description, mountain ranges, rivers, and geology;
- system of government – revenue;
- tribal – manners and customs of Lurs, numbers, divisions, and habitat;
- communications – railways, military considerations, and telegraphs;
- climate;
- strategical considerations;
- hints to travellers;
- notes on notables of Luristān;
- Gazetteer notes on Luristān;
- commerce;
- routes – broken down into stages and incorporating comments on: the road, climate, supplies, water, fuel, transport, physical obstacles, and alternative routes;
- appendices – including a list of entries in 'Gazetteer of Persia, Volume III' superseded by this report, a glossary of common Lur words, Lur songs, and a translation of the Luristān road concession (1890).
Also includes one map on folio 73: 'LURISTĀN'.
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- 1 volume (72 folios)
- Arrangement
The item consists of a single report and an accompanying map enclosed in a pocket on the inside back cover. A contents page at the front of the volume (f 4) and index at the rear (ff 68-71) both reference the volume’s original printed pagination.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 74; 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. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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