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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [‎172r] (348/488)

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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FOR THE TEAR 1913. 77
In August, on the outskirts of the village, a Baluchi was shot dead by
Marder.
another Baluchi. The murderer effected his
escape. Jealousy was reported to be the
motive for the crime.
GWADUE.
Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. Abdul Rahim, the Director's Native Assistant, was in charge of
Natire Assistant. the interests of the British Indian sub-
jects residing at Gwadur.
Shaikh Ghalib bin Ali was the representative of His Highness the
Sultan's Representative.' Sultan of Maskat. He was on friendly
terms with the Native Assistant, Gwadur,
throughout the year.
Seth Muhammad Reimoo, a British Indian subject, who is also Agent of
Customs. tiie British India Steam Navigation Com
pany at Gwadur and Pasni, continued to
hold charge of the Sultan's customs.
Seventeen slaves from Mekran took refuge in the office of the Native
slaveg> Assistant, Gwadur, during the year. They
were deported to Karachi at the expense
of Government.
Several matters in dispute among the British Indian subjects and also
JudiciaL between them and the subjects of His
Highness the Sultan of Maskat were
settled bv aribitration to the satisfaction of both parties or by correspond
ence witK the Director at Karachi.
The sepoy 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. of the Wali of Gwadur who had disposed of his rifle to a Baluchi
a rma last y e aJ% was imprir,on£d by the orders of
His Highness the Sultan at Maskat.
One Mir Hayatan, being dismissed from the headmanship of Nigore in
m ta . j Gwadur territory, took refuge with Mir
Tnbai Dispute. Ahmed Khan of Bahu. On account of
scarcity of fodder Mir Dost Muhammad, Nagman and Saramad sent their live
stock to Bahu territory where they were seized by Mir Hayatan. A son of
Nagman was also captured but was soon liberated. Negotiations are in progress
with a view to effect reconciliation.
E. GUNTER, Director,
Karachi ; Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs,
The 2ht April 1914. In Political Charge, Mekran Coast,
F. D.

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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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