'A note on communications and irrigation in the Persian province of Arabistan'

IOR/L/MIL/17/15/15

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The record is made up of 1 volume (13 folios). It was created in 1917. 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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This note on communications and irrigation in Arabistan was written by Sir George Cunningham Buchanan and was printed in Simla at the Government Monotype Press. The information in the note is divided using sub-headings which include:

  • general description
  • communications
  • the Karun River
  • irrigation (in Shushter and Ahwaz)
  • navigation
  • proposals for improved communications

Folios 8-9 contain photo illustrations of the Karun River and Ahwaz Rapids.

Four maps are enclosed at the back of the file (folios 11-14).

The file was previously marked confidential.

Extent and format
1 volume (13 folios)
Arrangement

The information in the file is arranged by subject.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 15; 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 volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence between ff 4-7.

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English in Latin script
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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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IOR/L/MIL/17/15/15

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1917 (CE, Gregorian)

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