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'Administration Reports 1905-1910' [34r] (72/616)
The record is made up of 1 volume (304 folios). It was created in 1907-1911. 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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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 1905-1906.
51
C hapter iv.— KEEMAN POLITICAL EEPORT FOE 1905.1906.
In - the spring of 1905, Captain Haworth succeeded Major Sykes as
British Consul in Kerman. He arriyed in Kerm^n on the 8th May, having
fallen in with a small band of robbers near Danlatabad who had recently
waylaid a merchant. Tbey did not molest Captain Haworth's party, however.
Captain Haworth was struck on his journey with the unconcealed aversion
of the country people to their Government and its representatives. The
Belgians also appeared to be equally disliked and he was frequently asked if it
was true that the English intended to take over the administration of the
country.
Some local excitement was caused by M. Cessari, Director of Posts and
Customs, striking a Persian ^-postal official. The man took refuge with the
Imam Juma, but the Governor interfered.
In May a certain sum, some Ts. 40,000, was required by the Shah from the
Kerman Governor on account of the previous year's arrears of revenue. A
difficulty being raised by the Accountant-General in finding the sum without
proper security he was dismissed, the Governor appointing his brother, Ain-
ul-Mulk, in his place, and one Amir-ul-Umrah,
Wazir
Minister.
. _ This latter appoint
ment was the original cause of the Sheikhi and Balasiri riots, the results of
which mi^-ht well have been more serious than was the case, the new incum
bent being a Sheikhi which was considered by the Balasiri Mullahs as an
innovation.
These Mullahs accordingly closed the bazar amidst general excitement
and Amir-ul-Umrah resigned his appointment, a council of five being appoint
ed in his place.
The disturbances from tbis time, and owing to Balasiris provocation,
assumed by degrees more of a religious aspect than a political, and passed out
of the control of those originally responsible.
The Governor's son, Hashmat-us-Sultan, arrived in Kerman in the end
of June 1905, and was appointed Deputy Governor in the place of Ain-ul-
Mulk.
In July the religious differences between the Balasiris and Sheikhis
became more serious and conflicts took place, the head Sheikhi priest with
two leading Sheikhi Khans leaving for Tehran. Sarkar Agha was shortly
after recalled by the Governor under instructions from Tehran.
In the end of August orders were issued that a certain Mosque was to be
closed both to Balasiris and Sheikhis. The Sheikhis desisted from using the
Mosque, but the Balasiris did not, and they were ejected by the Adil-us-Sultan
who ultimately had to seek refuge from the crowd m consequence. The
people then went to the Sarkar Agha's house where they were fired on with
shot guns. Some troops were called out by the Governor but were not
engaged.
At this time the Balasiri Mullah, Haji Mirza Mobamed began to
obtain an influence with his sect. He is a young man and had come trom
Kerbela, his father having occupied a leading place amongst the Balasins.
On September 1st Eukn -ud-Dowlah was dismissed and Zafar-us-Sultana
appointed in his place.
Two incidents in which English gentlemen were insulted by the followers
of the Mullah Mohamed Eeza occurred at this time. In one case, the Bank
Manager, Mr. Eldrid, was abused for passing the Mullah in the road, and m
the other Captain Haworth himself was threatened for not saluting and get
ting off his horse on meeting the Mullah.
The new Governor-General, His Highness Zafar-us-Sultana, arrived in
Kerman on the 7th October 1905 and proceeded at once to strengthen ail
guards, and increase the garrison.
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The volume contains Administration Report on 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 1905-1906 (Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India, 1907); Administration Report on 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. and Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for 1906-1907 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1908); 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. and the Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for 1907-1908 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1909); 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. and the Maskat Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. for April-December1908 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1909); 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 Ending 31st December 1909 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1911); and 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 1910 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1911).
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 regions 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 tribes, British personnel and appointments, trade and commerce, naval and marine matters, communications, judicial matters, archaeology, 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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There is a list of contents at the front of each Report.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 306 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. 40, 261.
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