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‘Seistan Persia & Seistan’ [105v] (215/617)
The record is made up of 2 volumes (301 folios). It was created in 22 Jun 1896-3 Mar 1900. 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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Telegram, dated Karachi, the 31st July 1898.
From—The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Southern Baluchistan,
To—The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Kalat.
Kardar, Panjgur, through Bela, dated 22nd July, asks me forward you
followingTwo Motibars, sent from Gidar to treat with Kaoda Muhammad
Khan, report they have tried their best to persuade Kaoda, but Kaoda refuses
to deliver up fort and come to Quetta. Naushirwani lashkar had arrived at
Askan 22nd, and he expected to be attacked any day. Three lengthy reports
received by me about Naushirwanis from Jemadar Kasim Ali contained follow
ing information :—Eive of rebels had seized temporarily, but since report of
Naushirwani approach has commenced again. Three
sepoys
Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank.
wounded, of whom
one has died. Kaoda has been replenished with gunpowder and rations
from outside, and has begun burning houses in vicinity of fort, which troops
used as shelter during the day to fire from : 26 men, including doctor in hos
pital and 25 in Garm Khan where treasure and much ammunition is stored,
leaving only about 10 to 15, gone to watch Isai.
Telegram, No. 1283, dated the 3rd August 1898.
From—The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Southern Baluchistan,
To—The Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
Eollowing by special
sowar
In the East India Company army and later Indian Army, an ordinary native cavalryman or mounted cavalryman.
from Kardar, Panjgur, undated :— Begins.
Muhammad Umar’s brother, w r ith sixty men and some breech-loading rifies,
entered Isai Port last night. Muhammad Umar has taken Kohbun Port and
is gathering lashlcar. Shah Nawaz Khan arrives at Askan with one thousand
Damanis to back Muhammad Umar. We can no longer keep siege of Isai
Port. If no help reaches at once, all of us will be killed. Baluchis are flying
in hurry with their families. If we are by accident killed in Isai, Garm Khan
Port must fall into their hands, as the rumour in Makran is that British
Government has given up Makran. This news is taken to be correct by the
country owing to no help having been received during this long time of Isai
siege. Kindly wire to
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Kalat, and Agent, Governor-General.
Kindly believe that no more news from us will reach you, as I may not get
another man to go. Ends. Kasid waiting at Bela. Last reports from Jemadar
Kasim Ah, Kalat State Troops, dated 22nd July, stated that, out of about 60
men with him, 25 were guarding Garm Khan Port, where there is treasure,
and about twenty thousand rounds ammunition, and 26 men Tvere in hospital,
wInch left him but few men to watch Isai. Resaidar Wahad Bux, with
Jemadai Tejbir and_ fifteen camel sowars of Kalat State Troops, bad left
/ f 1 ’ B lgUr ° n 1 ? th Jul ‘ Y ‘ Bela Kasid left on 1 st, and must
Agent Kalat ^ 26tb ’ AWe haS been Sent to Politicai
Telegram, No. 129.4, dated Karachi, the 3rd August 1898.
From—The
Political Agent
A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency.
, Southern Baluchistan,
To—The Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
regaMin- dis^uiLnces in f ^^ madar Kasi “. All » Pan jgur> confirm Kardar’s
Muhammad wrcr;, -! 3 ";' 'i; red tUs Kasim Ali states
to aSTaoda andl " d t?r s brot ler ’™te‘'ed Isai Port on night of 26th
also states notCncrcan he prced^rf 0 with him ;
w^ere in charge south crate nii/nil i Banjguns collected by Kardar, who
ShahNawazira^sithteinfChtror'l^ T le W f S with ladde -
one march from Panteur Kasim AH nlte i ■ t ly , tll ? usand mei1 lia( I reached
himself in very difficult position tied by Kardar = be
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The volumes contain papers relating to Persia [Iran], including Seistan, and the tract of land south of the Baluch-Afghan boundary between Nushki and Persia, which had become British territory following the demarcation of the Afghan-Baluch border.
The papers largely consist of printed copies of correspondence between the Governor General of India in Council (Government of India Foreign Department) and the Secretary of State for India (Lord George Francis Hamilton), and enclosed correspondence and papers.
Letters from the Governor General of India in Council to the Secretary of State for India include:
- Number 170, 16 September 1896, relating to the opening up of a trade route between Nushki and the Persian frontier, crossing the tract of British territory south of the Baluch-Afghan boundary, and the protection of the newly-demarcated frontier, with enclosed memorandum by Captain Arthur Henry McMahon, British Commissioner, Baluch-Afghan Boundary Commission, containing his proposals for the management and administration of the tract and for the protection of the trade route
- Number 58, 31 March 1898, concerning the trade route between Baluchistan and Persia, including the suggestion that Consular Agents should be appointed at central points along it between Seistan and Meshed, with enclosures including a report by Lieutenant Frank Webb-Ware, Political Assistant at Chagai, on his visit to Seistan at the beginning of 1896, and the measures introduced for the development of trade between Baluchistan and Persia (which includes a blueprint map, Mss Eur F111/350, f 33)
- Number 163, 15 September 1898, forwarding copies of papers regarding the situation in Makran and Panjgur, following recent ‘disturbances’ in Makran.
The file also includes:
- Copies of Government of India Foreign Department papers numbered 40-58 relating to the Kerman Consulate and British interests in Southern Persia, including correspondence between the Government of India Foreign Department and the Secretary of State for India
- A letter from the Secretary of State for India to the Governor General of India in Council, with enclosed despatch from Sir (Henry) Mortimer Durand, HM Minister at Tehran, to the Foreign Office, dated 12 February 1899, in which he gives his opinion on suggestions for the appointment of additional consular officers in Persia (this includes a map titled ‘Skeleton Map of Telegraph Lines in Persia.’ Mss Eur F111/350, f 187)
- A letter from Durand to the Secretary to the Foreign Department of the Government of India, 24 February 1899, enclosing a copy of his memorandum (with appendices) drawn up in 1895 on the situation in Persia, and the steps he proposed should be taken to improve the British position there
- Copies of a draft despatch from the Governor General of India in Council, 2 September 1899, regarding relations between Great Britain and Persia, including improving the British Political and Consular service in Persia, and the extent of the share of responsibility for Persia that should be devolved upon the Government of India, followed by printed comments upon the draft
- Copies of a minute by George Nathaniel Curzon, Viceroy of India, on Seistan, dated 4 September 1899, including the question of a railway connection between India and Seistan
- Handwritten pencil notes by Curzon relating to Persia and the ‘Seistan Question’.
In addition to the two maps noted above, the file also includes the following maps: map of the area south of the border between Afghanistan and Baluchistan (Mss Eur F111/350, f 300); map of the area west of the border between Persia and Afghanistan (Mss Eur F111/350, f 301); and ‘Route Plan of Robat Nala’ (Mss Eur F111/350, f 302).
- Extent and format
- 2 volumes (301 folios)
- Arrangement
Most of volume A is arranged in reverse chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume (from folios 6 to 76); volume B is arranged is rough chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: this file consists of two physical volumes. The foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover of volume one (ff 1-150) and terminates at the inside back cover of volume two (ff 151-304); 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.
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- Title
- ‘Seistan Persia & Seistan’
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- front , back , spine, edge , head , tail, front-i, 2r:32v, 34r:62v, 64r:84r, 86r, 89r:93v, 96r:96v, 99v:100v, 101v:128v, 129v:149v, back-i, front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 152r:186v, 188r:189r, 190r:299v, 303r:304v, back-i
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