'GAZETTEER OF PERSIA. VOLUME II' [‎54r] (112/706)

BllH-PAS—
This name was foimerly applied to the country between Kudum and the
Caspian on the left side of the Safidrud, while the district on the right side of
the river was Bayahp'sh.— (Schindler.)
BlAMA (BALA)— Elev. 5,500'.
Stands under the mountain at the head of the Biama valley, 2 miles to
the north of the road from Kaleh Zangir to Gahvareh, which crosses the
Biama valley below. Water from several springs, grass and wood on the
adjacent mountains. Cultivated fields lie below. The village has 40
houses of Guran Kurds of the tribe of Riza Sultan of B.bian. (Burton.)
BIAMA (PAIN)— Elev. 5,130'.
Is situated on the left bank of the Barasha stream, in the Biama valley;
the road from Kaleh Zangir to Gahvareh passes the village at 9 miles from
the former. To the west, 4 miles distant, tower the cliffs of the Aftab-i-
Bars, an outlying range which runs down to the village. There is a large area
of cultivation ; grass, water and wood, are abundant. Room for camping.
Supplies procurable from this and adjacent villages. There are 40 houses of
Guran Kurds, and the village is the property of Riza, Sultan of Bibian.
(Burton.)
BlBARAN, BlWARAN, or BUVARAN— Elev. 5,700'.
A village of 200 houses a short distance beyond Shamiran on the Tehran-
Hamadan road, between Kushkak and Nuvaran. It is prettily situated on
the sides and top of a gravelly hill amidst vineyards, the surrounding coun
try is barren, but supplies are obtainable. It is in the Khalajistan district.
— (Schindler.)
BlBlAN—
A village of 100 houses of Guran Kurds, property of Riza, Sultan of the
Kaleh Zangir, situated south of Kaleh Zangir. between the south slopes of
the Kaleh Zangir moutain, and the Aftab-i-Bars. There is an ample water
supply, cultivation and some fine trees. Much grass and oak forest on the
surrounding mountains. The section of the Guran tribe of Riza Sultan
consists of 400 houses and supplies 100 infantry to the Guran regiment
of Kaleh Zangir. The Kaleh Zangir-Gahvareh road passes south of Bibian
about 4 miles ; an alternative track through the village.— (Burton.)
BlBIKABAD (or BUBUKABAD or BUYUKAbAD)— Elev. 5,300'.
A village, 28 miles east-north-east of Hamadan, and 160 miles west-
south-west of Tehran. It contains 300 houses, is situated in the
middle of a vast and rich plain, and has plantations and gardens. Water
and supplies abundant.— (Taylor ; Schindler.)
BIBl-KANDl—
A large village of the Afshar district in Azarbaijan. A side-road from
this village joins the main Tabriz-Kirmanshah road, at about 6 miles on
the Tabriz side of Sain Kaleh.— (Napier.)