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File 1377/1905 Pt 2 'Perso-Baluch Frontier: Border Meetings' [‎33r] (61/224)

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The record is made up of 1 item (111 folios). It was created in Dec 1903-Mar 1907. 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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Baluchistan is practically speaking non-existent. Unless the Persian Government
can be induced to support strongly Sadud Dowleh, their representative, with a
view to recover these awards, then l am afraid that there will be no hope for our
traders at the next meeting to be held in January 1907. i trust in your capacity
as the Political Officer in charge of Mekran Coast, you will report the matter to
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. .
9. I should like to bring to your notice the good work done by Mr. McMee-
kin, your representative in Charbar. On his shoulders fell the burden of working
up the cases, many of which were of many years standing. After my departure
Mr. McMeekin was able to bring about a settlement of 49 cases, including that
of Nur Muhammad’s, which was most creditable. In his dealings with the traders
and British Indian subjects, and also with the local Sardars and the people of
Persian Mekran, Mr. McMeekin always acted with the greatest tact. His
personal influence with the people is good. I trust you will bring his good work
in this connection to the favourable notice of the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
10. To sum «/>.— All your cases, I think, have now been brought up to date.
(a) The awards of 69 cases to the value of Rs. 7,471 have to be recovered.
(£) The awards against the three Persian ex-Governors of Persian Baluchis
tan amounting to Rs. 7,560 also have to be recovered.
(c) The following awards against the under mentioned Sardars of Persian
Mekran have still to be recovered:—
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. Said Khan of Geh ... ... ... Rs. 1,880
Mir Ahmad Khan of Bahu ... ... ... 20 camels.
Mir Ashraf Khan of Bahu ... ... Exact amount not
known as the agree
ment is with Mr.
McMeekin.
(^) The case of the murder of Abdulla, son of Abdoo, has been postponed
for final decision at the next meeting.
(e) 10 old cases and 58 new cases have been brought on the list to be
heard at the next meeting.
(f) The date fixed for the next meeting to be held at Pishin is 17th
January 1907.
11. A copy of this report, with translations of the agreements, etc., has been
forwarded to 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. , Kalat, for information.

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Part 2 contains correspondence relating to meetings between Persian and British officials to address matters of dispute and to promote order along the frontier zone. The correspondence is between the Foreign Department of the Government of India, Viceroy of India, Foreign Office, and 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. . Included as enclosures are letters, telegrams, and memoranda from the following:

Several matters are covered by the papers, including:

  • the question of a garrison of Persian troops at Irafshan [Īrafshān];
  • the demolition of a fort at Magas;
  • British opinion of the incoming Governor-General of Kerman and Governor of Baluchistan;
  • proposals for closer ties between British authorities in Kerman and those in Baluchistan;
  • the arrangement of annual meetings between Persian and British officials to discuss frontier matters;
  • the outcome of these meetings for the years 1905 and 1906;
  • the postponement of the 1907 meeting owing to unrest in Dizak following the death of the Shah of Iran (Muẓaffari’d-Dīn Shāh Qājār);
  • the question of political control over the Mekran border;
  • the case of Persian government official, Mir Ahmad Khan, entering British territory in pursuit of tribesmen who were allegedly avoiding the payment of taxes.
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