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'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [28v] (61/412)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1921-1925. 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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33
ADMINISTRATION REPORT OF THE
It was said that Waqar-ul-Mulk was instrumental in arranging the
marriage from Teheran. ^
In January the presentation of the river steamer H. P. 7 by Major-
General Sir G. E. MacMunn, K.C.B., K.C.S.L, D.S.O., the General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief Mesopotamia on behalf of His Majesty's Government
to His Excellency Sheikh Sir Khazal Khan, G.C.L E., K.C.S.L, Sheikh
of Mohammerah took place at Mohammerah.
A flotilla left Basrah in pro3ession and this formation was maintained on
entrance to the Karun Eiver where it was decided that the presentation should
be made.
On anchoring all the ships were dressed and a salute fired from the
Sheikh's battery, and the Sheikh's band played the National Anthem.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief pro c eeded on board H. P. 7
where all the other principal officers and guests ^ere assembled. When all
was in readiness His Excellency the Sheikh proceeded on board accompanied
by his sons and local officials, and was met by the General Officer Commanding
and conducted to the upper deck of the steamer where a guard-of-honour was
furnished by a detachment of Indian infantry.
After the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief had delivered his speecb r
the British flag was hauled down and the Persian flag hoisted on the forward
staff of the steamer and a salute of 13 guns was fired by H.M.S. Britomart."
The Sheikh's reply ^as then read out.
The steamer weighed anchor and the flotilla proceeded down river and up
the Shatt-el-Arab to the Sheikh's palace, where the General Officer Command
ing, officers and guests disembarked and went into the
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).
Hall, where
refreshments were served. During conversation His Excellency the Sheikh
repeatedly expressed his loyalty, devotion and appreciation. Shortly after
wards, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief took leave and embarked
under a salute of 15 guns fin d by the Persian Gun boat " Persepolis."
Sheikh Abdul Majid Khan, Assistant Deputy Governor of Mohammerah,
and the fourth son of His Excellency the Sheikh was married to the daughter
t>f Agha Jaffir, a Persian leading merchant and notable resident of Basrah,
father-in-law of Haji Moshir-ut-Tujjur, son of Haji Rais-ut-Tujjar, C.I.JS.
The usual feasts and entertainments were held and the European residents of
Mohammerah were invited to a dinner at the palace. Some of the military
officers of Basrah were also invited to a dinner at the palace in honour of the
occasion.
It was noticeable that the Karguzar was not invited to any of the cere-
mouies and festivities.
The death of Prince Moayid-ud-Dowleh, Governor-General of Arabistan,
occurred on the 4tli September. The Prince appointed the Political Officer at
Dizful as his executor. The deceased deprived one of his sons from benefits.
In June the Civil Department in Iraq, the British Chambers of Commerce,
' General Head Quarters, the Imperial Bank of Persia, Messrs. Strick, Scott
and Company, Lindted, Messrs. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Limited,
and Messrs. The Mesopotamia-Persia Corporation, Limited, were informed
that His Excellency the Sheikh of Mohammerah had notified that he would
not hold himself financially or otherwise responsible for any transactions
financial and other entered into by his sons, or by persons purporting to be
acting on his behalf unless authorisation from His Excellency Sheikh of
Mohammerah was produced in each separate case.
This notification was the outcome of a letter addressed to the Civil
Commissioner in Mesopotamia by His Excellency the Sheikh of Mohammerah,
Local JPqlice. —There has been a steady decrease in the numbers of the
force and this now totals about 90.
There were a few cases of intrigues by some of the officers directed against
the LocaLCommissioner, which resulted in dismissal.
Ihere were also several desertions and resignations owing to the men not
^ e ing paid their salaries regularly.
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The volume contains the following Reports: 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 1920 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1921); 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 1921 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1922); 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 1922 ; Annual 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 1923 ; and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for the Year 1924 .
The Reports consist of chapters containing separate administration reports on each of the agencies, consulates, vice-consulates and other administrative areas that made up 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. . In addition, the Report for 1923 commences with a review of the year as a whole 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. . The Reports show some manuscript corrections.
The Reports include information on personnel; foreign representatives; local government; the administration of justice; political developments; notable events; official visits; military and naval matters; shipping and maritime matters; trade and commerce; economic matters; customs administration; pearl fisheries; British interests; oil; roads and communications; postal services; aviation; arms traffic; medical and health matters; water supply; meteorological conditions; slavery; and related matters.
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- 1 volume (202 folios)
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The Reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume. There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 204 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found 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. The following folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 89-91.
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- 'Administration Reports 1920-1924'
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- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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