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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [‎145v] (295/488)

The record is made up of 1 volume (241 folios). It was created in 1912-1915. 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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24 persian gttlf administration report
about peaceful occupation of the Khan's buildings and that it was contemplate^
to cease payment directly possession had been gained. He protested against
British officers being in any way associated with these oriental strategems.
He urged that, before the gendarmerie came below the last Kotal, Major Uggla
should coire on to Bushire and discuss matters with the Governor of the
Gulf Ports, in whose jurisdiction the Khans resided, and with the Finance
Agent and himself, the three persons in the best position to advise regarding
this portion of the ro^d, who had a claim to be consulted. He also urged that
any agreement come to with the Khans of Borasjun and Ahmadi should have
the official cognizance and written endorsement of the Governor of the Gulf
Ports.
The gendarmes arrived in due course and the main result of their presence,
so far as regarded the lower section of the road, was to dislocate traffic by the
wholesale impressing of mules for their service and to impose vexatious
restrictions on the "movement of caravans. That they are the best hated
people in the Gulf Ports district was perhaps only to be expected and must
not be laid to their charge.
The following, with some slight verbal omissions and alterations, is taken
from the report of His Majesty's Consul, Shiraz, on the attempt of the
gendarmerie to punish the notorious brigand, Ali Muhammad, Kamariji.
<c On the morning of the 15th a force of all arms, about 600 to 700 strong,
with its five Swedish officers (Majors Uggla and Lundberg, and Captains
Killander, Pousette and Lundberg), marched out towards Shapur district
which lies to the north of the Bushire road extending from about the village
cf Debris to the K ah jar Caravanserai A roadside inn providing accommodation for caravans (groups of travellers). , and bounded by the hills about
five or six miles to the north.
" As far as concerned Muhammad Ali Khan no difficulty was experienced.
Major Uggla sent an advance guard of cavalry to cut off his retreat in case he
meditated any treachery, and himself proceeded directly to his fort of Eateh-
abad. Here he was courteously received by Muhammad Ali Khan, who
appeared to be in a wholesome siate of apprehension, and who agreed to quit
the district with all his men, on the 17th, leaving only (by arrangement with
Major Uggla) some 30 tufangchis to act as joint guards to various towers
together with gendarmerie.
" Whilst these negotiations were in progress. Captain Pousette had advanced
with a few men to the Tul-i-Kuhah fort (these various places will be found
marked on sheet No. 10 0 of the degree sheets published by the Survey
Department of India), occupied by Ali Muhammad and his band, and called
upon him to surrender. On his refusing to do so, a force of all arms advanced
against the fort, and at 2 p.m . began the attack upon it. These operations
lasted until sunset and were continued during the night. As far as could he
gathered from the accounts of the Swedish officers, the attack was well pressed
forward, the two small 7 centimetre mountain guns advancing eventually
to within 50 to 100 yards on the walls of the fort, and the gendarmes in general
behaving very well and courageously. The brigands (estimated at about
in number) kept themselves well hidden, and maintained a brisk and accurate
fire on the attackers.
" The fort is an exceedingly strong one, standing on a small rise, built of
solid stone, and with two tiers of fire.
" After nightfall (according to the accounts of the Swedish officers on the
spot) the troops entirely surrounded the fort, and a storming party was . J 1 !
readiness to rush in as soon as a breach was effected. But just after midnig
it was found that the fort had been quietly evacuated, and when the gendarmes
rushed in there was no one there. It is impossible to understand how, excep
through gross negligence on the part of the attackers, or the connivance o
some of the gendarmes, the brigands effected their escape. It was a
moonlight night, and a dog would have been plainly visible at 100 y a - r .,
The ground immediately surrounding the fort is open. There were ^ our , Ag
officers on the spot, and a sufficient force of gendarmes to surround the p a
entirely. With ordinary vigilance and care not a man should have es ^ a f en
alive. And yet Ali Muhammad, 50 men, 5 women, and some donkeys a

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The volume contains Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1911 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1912); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1912 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1913); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1913 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing India, 1914); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1914 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing India, 1915).

The Reports contain reviews by the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , and chapters on each of the consulates, agencies, and other administrative districts that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. . The Reports contain information on political developments, territorial divisions, local administration, principal places and tribes, British personnel and appointments, trade and commerce, naval and marine matters, communications, transport, judicial matters, pearl fisheries, the slave trade, arms and ammunition traffic, medical matters and public health, oil, notable visitors and events, meteorological data, and related topics.

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1 volume (241 folios)
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There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 2 on the first folio after the front cover, and terminates at 242 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil and enclosed in a circle, and appear in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio.

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