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The record is made up of 1 volume (152 folios). It was created in 1912-1913. 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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V'.
Err'osur* t ' f -tter fr^m India.
/vc. 3 «5 /W, tfutec 14 AUG 1513
CONFIDENTIAL,
No. 2139, dated Bushire, the 13th (received 21st) July 1913.
From— Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L, Political Resi
dent in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Simla.
In continuation of my letter No. 2082, dated 6th July 1913, I have the^
honour to forward, for the information of the Government of India, copies of the ■
correspondence mentioned in the attached list, which has since been received
from His Majesty’s Vice-Consul at Ahwaz, now in Ispahan, with regard to the
situation on the Ahwaz-Ispahan Road.
LIST OF ENCLOSURES.
1. Letter No. 8-303, dated 5th June 1913, from His Majesty’s Vice-Consul at Ahwaz,
Ispahan, to His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
2. Letter No. 10-312, dated 9th June 1913, from His Majesty’s Vice-Consul at Ahwaz,
Ispahan, to His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
3. Telegram No. 16-34 dated 8th July 1913, from His Majesty's Vice-Consul at Ahwaz,
Ispahan, to His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
4. Letter from His Majesty’s Vice-Consul, Ahwaz, 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.
, No. 97 - 334 ; dated Camp Ispahan.
5. Letter No. 11-318, dated 17th June 1913, from His Majesty’s Vice-Consul at
Ahwaz, to His Hajesty’s Minister, Tehran, with enclosures.
No. 8-303, dated Camp Ispahan, the 5th June 1913.
From—His Majesty’s Vice-Consul at Ahwaz, Ispahan,
To—His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
1 have the honour to forward herewith translations of the telegrams,
addressed to the Tehran Khans 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.
-i-Jang, to which reference was made
in my telegram No. i 5 -21 yesterday’s date.
Translation of a telegram from
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.
-i-Jang t Mungnun, to Their Excellencies
Samsam-us-Suitaneh,
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.
-i-Assad, and
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.
-i-Muhtesham t Tehran,
dated loth Jamadi-us-Sani /JJ/ May /p/j)-
Your telegram approving the renewal of friendship with
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.
Arfa’ reached
me at Mungnun. It will be forwarded in original to him. You have directed
that the question of the Jarrahi land and Aqih raid should be settled in Tehran.
I abide by your wishes. I have repeatedly informed you that the 30,000
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
for the Jerrahi lands and 5,000
Tomans
10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value.
tor the raids on Aqih Gumar et cetera
have been received by myself and Murteza Quh Khan. The money is ready
and will be paid to any one you order. Settle the question wherever you wish
and in whatever manner you desire.
Though I tried my utmost Amir Mujahid could not be induced to remain
at Behbehan. He recovered some of the current year’s revenues and left
(Behbehan). He has instigated Hussein Khan Bahmai, the Boir Ahmedi an
Dushman Ziari tribes and others to raid the Ram Hormuz and Jain pr 0 ! 5 ‘
ties and commit robberies on the road, i have obtained undertakings from
Mohamed Hussein Khan and Mahmood Khan and from Tehi and Bahmai chiefs
and others to oppose these raids to the utmost. I have obtained six hostages
from Ali MuridKhan, Tebi, and from Ali Murad Khan ^d Mohamed Husse
Khan Bahmai. 1 have arranged that they should guard the road from M ala ™
to SaAhun 4 h 300 tufangchis under three chiefs
prevent raids on the road. At the present f ‘‘n Tebi Tnd
with his brother and son, the brother and son of All M^ad K ha n ieb
Mohamed Hussein Khan Bahmai with their Mirzas ^ kutkhudas are here and
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda and notes relating to the security on the Ahwaz to Isfahan Road (this road was also known as the Lynch Road). It also contains correspondence concerning the relations between the Bakhtiari clans and the Shaikh of Mohammerah over the Jerrahi lands.
Family trees (folio 121; folio 141) of the branches of the Bakhtiari Khans ( Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. family) are supplied in an attempt to understand the feuds impacting on British interests. Also mentioned in the correspondence is the Bakhtiari Oil Fields Company and arms trafficking taking place.
The principal correspondents are His Majesty's Vice-Consul and Assistant Resident, Ahwaz (Captain A J H Grey); First Assistant Resident (Captain R L Birdwood); 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. (Sir Percy Zachariah Cox); and Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Simla (Sir Henry McMahon).
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- 1 volume (152 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 152; 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.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:151v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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