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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [172v] (349/488)
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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78
PERSIAN GXJLF ADMINISTRATION REPORT
ME. F PINSENT'S REPOET ON TEIE CONDITION OP THE COTJNrEY
BETWEEN J ASK AND GWADUE.
Mir Haji continues to be the recognised chief of the greater portion of
T} ., , . , this district. The relationship between
la m 18 ric " Mirs Haji and Barkat has been a deal
more cordial during the past year, though it is said that the latter has not as
yet forgotten the treacherous murder of his brother Muhammaduk by the
former's men towards the end of July 1912. Outwardly these two chiefs are
friendly, and a part of the district (between Kuh Mubarak and Karai creek)
has been given to Barkat by Mir Haji, but in spite of this there is always
likely to be a certain amount of ill-feeling on the part of Barkat who, according
to Baluch custom, feels that it is his duty to avenge his brother's death. This
may be the cause of trouble in these parts sooner or later unless Mir Haji takes
proper steps to reconcile Barkat and gets him to forget the incident. I am
given to understand that the Persian Government has not as yet recognised
Barkat's return as chief of the portion of this district.
One Saiyid Abdul Eahim of Go wan has been looting and oppressing the
people under his care, and Mir Barkat asked me to have the rifles presented
to the Saiyid by Major Craufurd recalled. I referred the matter to Major
Murphy, the present Intelligence Officer, and also forwarded a letter from chis
chief to that officer on the subject. In November last Mir Barkat left old
Jask with the intention of settling matters with this Saiyid, but up to date no
information regarding the result has as yet reached me. I believe the rifles
were given to Saiyid Abdul Eahim as a means of protection against Earkat
who, last year, was guilty of many raids in different parts of the district round
about Jask.
The Jask district under Mir Mustafa Khan and Mir Hoti has been quiet
T v tv, f • i. during the year, with the exception of an
* ^ attempt on the life of Chiragh, Mustafa
Khan's eldest son; no serious disturbances have occurred. This is due to the
fact of Mir Barkat having completely given up raiding and oppressing the
people and also, from what I can gather from different sources, it can be
assumed that no further trouble in the future need be expected from him.
After his record of the past few years, Barkat's conduct during the period under
report has been exemplary, from being the oppressor of the poor he has turned
round and severely deals with any one who acts unjustly. This, undoubtedly,
is due to his desire of reconciling himself with our Government, from whom he
is very anxious to receive pardon for past misdeeds and, should this act of
grace on our part be extended to him, I do not think it will be a matter of
regret to us at any time. In my interview with Barkat, on the 12th October
last, I found him very courteous, besides he appeared to be keen on settling
his affairs with us and he promised faithfully to pay up the Eupees 5,000
security demanded within a very short time. My advice to him was to deposit
the amount he had collected up to date with the Clerk in Charge of Jask Station
in order to show that an effort on his part was being made to get the money
together. On the 31st October Barkat sent his
Wazir
Minister.
to Jask with Es. 1,200
and Krans 8,050 and this amount is now in deposit pending receipt of the
balance when this chief hopes to receive his pardon from our Government.
Krans 350 is approximately the equivalent of Es 100.
Mir Barkat is still very suspicious ; no inducement on my part could get
him to visit me at Jask or even enter the station limits at that place, his
excuse being that a few years ago the Persians captured and deported him to
Bushire and he begged me to excuse him, adding he had not forgotten the
experiences and trials he underwent at the hands of the Persian Government
when last he came near our station. From the following which accompanied
Barkat to my camp it is apparent that he does not trust us. Over a hundred
well armed men sat round the tent in which the interview was held, and the chiei
himself refused refreshments until I assured him that no design on his life was
intended. Even after my assurances he allowed several of the headmen
present to partake of tea, etc., and it was only after an interval of half an hour
that he consented to join in the hospitality. Barkat states he is preventing
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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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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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