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'Administration Reports 1905-1910' [‎281r] (566/616)

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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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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 1910.
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trouble would appear to be tlie attitude adopted by the Sowlet-ud-Dowleh as
a counterpoise to the Bakhtiari predominance in Tehran, while the im
mediate causes were the looting by the Kashgai of the Laraki (Turks), who
have become Bakhtiari subjects through taking up their residence in Bakh
tiari territory, counter raids in reprisal for same, the looting of the Ispahan
district by Kashgais, and the protection afforded to Garib Khan by the
Sowlet-ud-Dowleh.
The question became acute in June, when the Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -us-ZafEar was or
dered to mobilize an army to attack the Sowlet, who in turn threatened to
march Oh Ispahan and Tehran. Both sides mobilized their forces and a colli
sion seemed imminent. No serious collision occurred however, only an affair
of outposts occurring at Ganduman, near Imam Qais, in the vicinity of which,
both forces were massing. During this time emissaries were constantly going
to and fro, trying to arrange terms, and on the receipt of telegraphic orders
from Tehran cancelling the expedition, the Haji Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. Branch of the Bakh-
tiaris, as elsewhere stated, withdrew their support, with the result that no
further action was taken against the Sowlet-ud-Dowleh, and the Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -us-
Zaffar's intrigue turned into another channel, as mentioned supra under
" Internal Relations.^
In connection with the above it is interesting to note that, in April, when
in the Low Country, Lutf Ali Khan, Amir-i-Muffakham, made a secret agree
ment for mutual support with Shaikh Khazal, the Shaikh of Mohammerah,
and that when the collision between the Bakhtiaris and the Sowlet-ud-Dowleh
was impending, the latter telegraphed to Shaikh Khazal of Mohammerah
asking his assistance in accordance with the agreement, which had been made
between them and the Wali of Pusht-i-Kuh in the spring. This telegraphic
request for assistance, which was in code, caine to the knowledge of His
Majest/s Consul, Ahwaz, who was at that time in Ispahan, who at once in
formed 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and the Shaikh of Moham-
merah was warned not to interfere.
Among the minor events Of Bakhtiari external relations may be men
tioned the trouble with the Burburidis, regarding the question of grazing
rights and payment for same, which resulted in the killing of some and the
total looting of the rest of the Bakhtiari Mamurs (agents) sent to collect pay-
lilent by the Burburidis, and a raid by the Hajiwand, in connection with the
same question^ on the Camp of Muhammad Jawad Khan, Muntazzim-ud-
Dowleh, at Abbed.
Uelations with the Central Government. —As the question of relations
with the Central Government hardly now comes within the purview oi t is
Consulate, only the question of posts. Governorships, etc., held will be dea
with.
During the month of March Muhammad Jawad Khan, Muntazzim-ud-
Dowleh, was deputed^ with a small force of sowars to assist the Governor-
General of Arabistan in collecting outstanding taxes in Dizfu .
In April, 400 Bakhtiari Sowars, under Jafier Kulli Khan, Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. -]-
Bahadur, together with 170 fedais, 100 Persian oossacks and some y
under V oprem were despatched to subdue the Shaseven tribe, w ic a e
pillaging in the Ardabil district. ^ The expedition returned about a month
later, having accomplished their mission sucGessfuily.
In the month of March Garib Khan revolted and Sultan Muhammad
Khan, Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Ashraf, at that time Governor*General, Is P aha ^ J 6 " 4 X
force, said to number 1,400 men, to Kumisheh to subdue him.
quelled, but Garib Khan escaped.
In the spring a punitive expedition was despa^ Ae
Sultan Ali Khan, Shahab-us-Sultaneh being in command • fo r f urt ^ r
and Governorship of Behbehan see heading Kuhgelus (page bl).
In May Haji Ali Kulli Khan, Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Assad, ^af aJd
Interior, exchanged pests with the Sipahdar, becomi g ^

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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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