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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [‎220v] (445/488)

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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32 PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
(<?) Another fight between Mir Moosa Khan and Sarfraz Khan, brothers
ol ; Eustam Khan, and an outlaw named Piri is said to have
taken place at Kasserkand in September last. Piri has of late
been looting and oppressing the people of the district and it was
desirable that he should be captured. Hearing of Piri's where
abouts the Chiefs came to Dadati, about 6 miles north of Kas-
serkand, and found the outlaw and his followers had taken refuge
on a hill close by. The place was surrounded and in a fight
lasting 4 hours Piri was captured after losing 4 killed and a few
wounded. The man is now a prisoner but it is not decided
what punishment he is to receive.
Two Chiefs control this section of Persian Baluchistan, Mir Mahmud
Khan and his nephew Mir Din Muham-
Dashtiari District. ^ ^ Headqi;|arters of ^
former being Talang and the latter at Mirai Bazaar. There was a slight
improvement in the relationship between the two last year, but at present
there is a deal of ill-feeling prevailing owing to Din Muhammad's headstrong
behaviour. Din Muhammad at the time of his father's death, in 1906, was
a minor and the district was then divided, a portion going to Mir Mahmud
Khan his uncle. Since obtaining his majority he has always considered this
an injustice and it has been a source of friction between these men. The
telegraph subsidy was also divided at the same time, thus adding to Din Mu
hammad's discontent. He contends that his father Mir Abdi Khan was sole
Chief of the district, drawing all the revenues also the full telegraph subsidy,
and he considers it a hardship having now to share it with his uncle. It is
reported that the situation in Dashtiari at present is critical, both Chiefs being
ready to take the offensive at any moment. Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Saiyid Khan is said to be
secretly assisting Din Muhammad and Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Islam Shan helping Mahmud
in his quarrel with his nephew. Din Muhammad is said to have threatened to
collect a force and attack the Charbar Station recently, but in my opinion
this is all talk. A Baluchi Chief of these parts would never dare to attack a
place which is partially fortified and garrisoned by Indian troops. Besides
when a chief has a grievance against the Government, he always begins by in*
terfering with the line staff and threatens to cut the wires, but as this has
not occurred it can be assumed that nothing will come of the threat.
This district is under the dual control of Mirs Ashraf and Ahmed Khan
and the feeling between these two Chiefs
Bahu District. . g ^ything but satisfactory, a state of
affairs which has been in existence quite a number of years now. Frequently
petty quarrels are always being reported. Ahmed Khan is an unscrupulous
man, willing to take advantage of any opportunity to harm Mir Ashraf, who is
anything but a strong man in managing his affairs. Whatever the private
quarrels between these two Chiefs may be, their feelings] towards the Govern
ment are quite friendly. British Indian subjects are free to move anywhere on
business and the line establishment and line are never interfered with in any
way.
The exportation of slaves from the Mekran to the Arab Coast has practi
cally ceased, no cases having been brought
to my notice during the year under report,
but slaves continue to change hands in the country.
There was an exceptionally good rainfall last winter and the rains up ^ to
date ample to commence with, consequently the country is in a flourishing
condition.
The War with Turkey has up to date had no effect on the people of the
country ; the only Chief, Islam Khan, I have met so far informed me that he
had heard of the capture of Basrah and also of its recapture by the Turks, but t .
as he did not appear to be very interested in the doings of his co-religionists*
J allowed the conversation to drop.

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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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