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'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol I. Historical. Part II. J G Lorimer. 1915' [‎2592] (1109/1262)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (1165 pages). It was created in 1915. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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2592
and instructions regarding the importation of arms along the sea coast
from the harbour of Charbar to the harbour of Sadich and the ports
belonging to Sadich. If hereafter any Persian subject, British Indian I wai
subject, Afghan or Masqat subject, etc., attempt to land breech-loading
rifles, ammunition or firearms, we the undersigned hold ourselves respon
sible to stop the same. 1 n case of default^ we will be held respon
sible, and be liable to punishment by the Persian authorities and subject
to the payment of Ks. 100 for each rifle and Ks. 50 for every 100 caiv This;
tridges landed in our respective districts, Wah,
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MIR DOST.
MIR GUL MUHAMMAD.
MIR ISA,
MIR ABDOO.
MIR ABYAN.
MIR ALLOHL
MIR RAHIM KHAN.
MIR SHAHSOWAR.
MIR SAHIB KHAN.
MIR SHERO,
HOT SHER MUHAMMAD.
HOT LALLAH.
HOT BAYAN.
Endorsement by 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. Said Khan.
I, 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. Said Khan, agree that, as long as I hold the Nizamat of the
Persian Makran from the Governor of Baluchistan, I will see that the
above agreement is not disregarded. In the event of this agreement not
being carried out, and my neglect being proved and established, I will
hold myself responsible and answerable for same.
(Seal 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. SAID KHAN.
This agreement has been made in my presence.
(Sealed) SADUD DOWLAH.
(Sd.) F. McCONAGHEY, Gap fain,
Assistant " 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. , MaJcrdn.

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This volume is Volume I, Part II (Historical) of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , ’Omān and Central Arabia (Government of India: 1915), compiled by John Gordon Lorimer and completed for press by Captain L Birdwood.

Part II contains an 'Introduction' (pages i-iii) written by Birdwood in Simla, dated 10 October 1914, 'Table of Chapters, Annexures, Appendices and Genealogical Tables' (pags v-viii), and 'Detailed Table of Contents' (ix-cxxx). These are also found in Volume I, Part IA of the Gazetteer (IOR/L/PS/20/C91/1).

Part II consists of three chapters:

  • 'Chapter X. History of ’Arabistān' (pages 1625-1775);
  • 'Chapter XI. History of the Persian Coast and Islands' (pages 1776-2149);
  • 'Chapter XII. History of Persian Makrān' (pages 2150-2203).

The chapters are followed by nineteen appendices:

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1 volume (1165 pages)
Arrangement

Volume I, Part II is arranged into chapters that are sub-divided into numbered periods covering, for example, the reign of a ruler or regime of a Viceroy, or are arbitrarily based on outstanding land-marks in the history of the region. Each period has been sub-divided into subject headings, each of which has been lettered. The appendices are sub-divided into lettered subject headings and also contain numbered annexures, as well as charts. Both the chapters and appendices have further subject headings that appear in the right and left margins of the page. Footnotes appear occasionally througout the volume at the bottom of the page which provide further details and references. A 'Detailed Table of Contents' for Part II and the Appendices is on pages cii-cxxx.

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The foliation sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the first folio with text, on number 879, and ends on the last folio with text, on number 1503.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol I. Historical. Part II. J G Lorimer. 1915' [‎2592] (1109/1262), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/20/C91/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023514765.0x00006b> [accessed 3 October 2024]

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