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File 2869/1906 Pt 1 'Arms Traffic: Mekran Coast and Baluchistan. (correspondence 1906-7)' [‎8v] (21/576)

The record is made up of 1 volume (284 folios). It was created in 1906-1907. 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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(2), (3) The caravans which passed by Kaoha in April (one of which
was captured), travelled by the following route:—
Bazman.
Pansara.
Shorab, (Shoraf.)
Morghak.
Padai.
Kala-i-Bed.
Channali.
Dannai.
Katar Kanjak.
Kharnai.
Manzilab. (Manzliaf.)
Siah Karai.
Ab-i-Ahvan.
Kacha.
This route is described to me as passing east of Galugan and joinin
the route marked in the North-West-Trans-Frontier Survey map at or nea
Dukdoh. From Manzilab it goes to Bagh, marked in the map.
(4) A caravan of 200 camels received news of the Kacha capture at
Bazmanj and being bound for Kandahar, proceeded as under in May
Bazman.
Birr.
Shorab.
Deg-i-Shikan.
Chah-i-Qabi.
Chah-i-Hashi.
Kh'xash.
Dahan-i-Gazo.
Reg-i-Malik*
Juzhak.
Lut of Zeh.
Salu Chah.
Chah-i-Azam Khan.
Hassan Khan of Khwash is reported to have taken 60 rifles and 5 pistols from
this caravan, while Mir Jiand furnished guides, no doubt for a consideration.
No. (5) was a caravan of 30 camels for Herat, which travelled with No. 4
as far as Bazman. From here it followed the same route as caravan No. (1)
as far as Ab Khara on the Nasratabad-Neh track. From this point it turned
Noth. -The 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. denies that the caravan took SOUth-east to Turshab apnarentlv with
this route at all. He states it passed by Neh and iJpj, n f „ .tA 1 £ j.*
ChahDaraz. The route given by me is, I believe, I? 6 ..IL 0t Cros Smg the frontier near
torrect. Band-i-Eamal Khan. At Turshab the
, “ carayan became aware of the presence of
oardar Pasand Khan and his men at Baluch Ab, a very short distance off. (The
latter has been accused of complicity in this escape, but the rumour is I believe
without foundation) Three -303 cartridges were picked up subsequently at
the camp at Turshab, marked on the base — J
* C!<3

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The volume contains letters and other papers, mainly by British Consular officers, reporting on the arms traffic along the Mekran coast and Baluchistan. Their correspondence contains numerous reports, such as that discussing the illicit traffic of arms. Correspondents include Sir Harold Arthur Deane, Chief Commissioner of the North West Frontier Province; Major Frank Cooke Webb Ware and Captain McConaghey.

The volume includes a number of maps including 'Plan to illustrate the routes available for the arms trade through the Persian Mekran coast' (folio 164).

Each part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 volume (284 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 2869 (Arms Traffic: Mekran Coast and Baluchistan) consists of two volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/101-102. The volumes are divided into two parts, with each part comprising one volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 280; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

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File 2869/1906 Pt 1 'Arms Traffic: Mekran Coast and Baluchistan. (correspondence 1906-7)' [‎8v] (21/576), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/101, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100027203737.0x000016> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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