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'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [‎111r] (226/412)

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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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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. , 1922,
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jfali. —Saif bin Badar the Wali returned from leave during the month of
May.
Customs. —Mohamed Tewfiq was transferred to Muscat in August on
relief by Sikander Effendi. No friction has taken place between the traders
and the Customs officials regarding the payment of the custom duties. A shed
to store cargo landed from the vessels is under construction.
Smallpox. —following Cholera which appeared at Gwadur in^ September
1921, the town was visited by a severe epidemic of smallpox. His Highness
the Sultan of Muscat was asked through the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at that place to
send a vaccinator, but one was not available. Sufficient lymph which was
paid for by the Sultan's Treasury was despatched to Gvradur and the work
of inoculating was done by the 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. of the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. who had had
some experience while serving in Mekran. He performed the^ work satisfac
torily and was rewarded Rs. 20 by the Sultan. The disease died out in June.
It is reported that no less than 1,251 persons succumbed.
GWADUR.
Biyahan District. —Bahadur-a-Sultan Mir Birkat is Zabit of the District
and the method of his administration has been satisfactory. He, and Mirza
Khan (also called Zargam-a-Naizam) of Eudbar are now on better terms than
in the year 1921.
Mir Barkat's relations with us continued to be very cordial and recently
he wrote a strong letter to Naghdie Khan condemning his behavior towards
the British Government for the damage he did to the telegraph lines m the
Kara^van District some time in May 1922.
There has been no report regarding any trouble with the Minabies and
therefore I understand that here too he has exercised his influence in getting*
the tribes to be more on friendly terms.
Jask District. —This District is managed as before by Mir Mustapha Khan
and his son Mir Morad. The junior sons also control certain other sections of
the District. The management during the year under report has been ever
so much more satisfactory than in 1921. This is more or less due to Mir Barkat
assisting Mir Mustapha Khan and strengthening his power.
On the whole the Biyaban and Jask District up to Malekani Ohiddack is
administered satisfactorily and most of the tribes people are inenuly
inclined towards us.
Bint District. —Since Islam Khan's death this District has suffered badly
through efficiency of proper administration. The sons of Islam -^-han Mirs
Yahya and Ayoub (former subsidised) claim to be the rulers of the whole
District between Bandani and Malekani Chiddak. Mir Naghdi Khan disre-
gards this ideal and claims that half the District that is from Surag o
Malekani Chiddak near Sadaich is under his administration Prom all accounts
and reports 1 have received, this seems to be correct. Even 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. Husam Khan
agrees to Naghdie Khan's statement. On this account^ Naghdie Khan claims
a subsidy for protecting the line through his district, and since he gets
no subsidy he leaves the telegraph line open to damage by tribesmen. In me
recent damage done to the line in May 1922, although he was actually on the
spot, a man by name of Sowab a relative of 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. Husam Khan carried out
the destruction work. From other reports I have heard that the work was
done at Naghdie Khan's instigation. M ir Yahya at that time was at Charbar
and could do nothing. The only person that assisted was Mahmad A1 lie Khan,
a sensible young petty chief, who seems to have some influence over iN agndie
K-han.
E. E. GUNTEU,
Director, Persian Oulf Section
Indo-European Telegraph Department t
in Political Charge Mekran Coast,

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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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