'Correspondence relating to the completion and despatch to me of the various summaries of my Indian Administration made by the For Dept of the Govt of India - 1905-1908'

Content

The file contains correspondence concerning summaries for Afghanistan, the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Tibet, the Northwest Frontier, the Northeast Frontier, Baluchistan, Persia, Aden, and the Native States of India. These summaries were being brought up to date following the end of Curzon's time as Viceroy of India. The correspondence, which mostly comes from Louis William Dane, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India, gives updates on the progress and completion of these summaries. Other matters discussed include a visit to India by the Amir of Afghanistan, current events and policy in the regions in question, improvements to some building projects, such as the Taj Mahal and the Victoria Memorial Hall, progress of the Anglo-Russian negotiations, and the work of the artist Roderick Dempster Mackenzie on the painting Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). , The State Entry into Delhi , commissioned by the Viceroyalty.

Extent and format

1 file (48 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 48; 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.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

Mss Eur F112/419

History of this record

Date(s)

18 Jan 1906-29 May 1908 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Colonial administration

People & organisations

Government of India, Foreign SecretaryKing of Afghanistan

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