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'Administration Reports 1905-1910' [‎42v] (89/616)

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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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66
ADMINISTRATION BEPORT ON THE PERSIAN GULP POLITICAL
BAHU DISTRICT.
This district, which has recently been in a state of disorder, is jointlv
under the control of Mir Ashraf Khan
* and Mir Ahmed Khan, who are respon,
sible to the Persian Government at Bampur for an annual payment of about
six thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. , nothing of which bas been paid for some years. I n
September last they were commanded to Bampur to explain the non -payment
of their debts. Here, I believe, Mir Ahmed Khan negotiated a scheme by
which he guaranteed to collect the necessary money, and Mir Ashraf Khan was
detained as security.
Shortly after Mir Ahmed Khan's return, it was reported that three hundred
camels had been looted by him at Paleiri, a place situated in His Highness the
Sultan of Maskat's territory, about 26 miles from Gwadur. Most of the camels
looted belonged to the Latti tribe who were formerly resident in Bahu and
subjects of Mir Ahmed Khan, but they left about three years ago on account
of his overbearing oppression and settled at Paleiri with the Sultan's
permission.
It appears that on the arrival of the Political Officer sent to investigate
the case, Mir Ahmed Khan was induced to return some of the camels, but there
is still a deficiency of about two hundred, of which twenty-eight belong to
telegraph servants.
Mir Ahmed Khan's next escapade was undertaken early in February last,
when he looted a former subject of his named Mir Sheikh Dost Mahomed, a
wealthy and influential man who is also described as a high priest.
Mir Sheikh Host Mohamed like many others left the Bahu district about
a year ago on account of constant persecution, and settled in Hashtyari where
he was well received. Early in February Mir Ahmed Khan went to Hashtyari
and begged him to return, promising he would not be molested and many
other fictitious promises with the result that Mir Sheikh Dost Mahomed was
eventually induced to return to Bahu. But directly he had settled he was
treacherously looted by Mir Ahmed Khan who'captured two of his sons
whom he holds for a ransom of two thousand rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. . After this incident Mir
Ahmed Khan took refuge in Bahu Kalat with a following of about twenty
men, and Mir Sheikh Dost Mahomed was busily engaged collecting a small
army to attack him, but it has recently transpired that an amicable agreement
has been arranged. It is supposed that this is merely feint on the part of
Mir Ahmed Khan, whose scheme now is to capture Mir Sheikh Dost Mahomed
himself and confiscate all his property. The country is in a most deplorable
condition and practically nothing has been sown this year. The depopulation,
which has been going on for years, has now reached its lowest ebb, the only
people remaining being a few Hots and headmen with their relatives and
slaves. It must be considered fortunate that no damage has been done to the
line this year.
The rainfall throughout all the districts dealt with has been abundant
Eaill £ all an d this year's crops should be exception
ally productive.
In February a large extent of country between Rodi and the Dasht river,
approximately 500 square miles, was in flood, which was mainly attributable
to mouthless rivers emptying themselves about 15 miles north of Gwetter.
This huge overflow is entirely wasted as the soil here is salty and perfectly
useless for cultivation.
The inhabitants say they have not had a similar flood for the past fifteen
years, nor such a quantity of rain as has lately fallen, and which appears to
have been general throughout the country between Jask and Gwadur.
It is a fact beyond doubt that throughout the hinterland of Persian
Slave Traffic. Mekran, slaves are constantly being
, , . Ti. .. , bought and sold, the men being em
ployed m cultivating and tending camels while the women become domestic
servants. The local officials of the Telegraph Department think however

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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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1 volume (304 folios)
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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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