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'Who's Who in Persia (Volume III) Arabistan, Luristan, Isfahan & Bakhtiari' [27r] (58/62)
The record is made up of 1 volume (27 folios). It was created in 1923. 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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YAVAR FAKIR.*—^Appointed Commandant of the
Arabistan Force. k Went to Muhammerah in March,
1922.
YUSUF KHAK (Amzr-rMujahid) Bakhtiari Khan.
Bom about 1870. Went to Europe at the end of
1907 and returned with
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-Asad with whom he
marched on Teheran, July, 1909. Entrusted his small
son to an English lady at Isfahan to bring up. Said
to be a libertine and an intriguer. Has a fine appear
ance and good manners. Took part in engagement of
September 5th, 1911, against
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.
Arshad. While
in Teheran in 1911 made a great many enemies owing
to his stupidity and tactlessness. Caused trouble in
1913-14 by attempting to seize lands belonging to
Haidar Khan of Haiat Baud and his relations. Came
to Teheran at the end of 1914 and then went to Europe.
Is related by marriage to the Shaikh of Muhammerah,
with whom he is on intimate terms. Appointed llbegi,
summer of 1915. Was very unsatisfactory in 1916
and gave much trouble at the end of that year, being
finally dismissed. An unscrupulous intriguer. Not
well disposed towards British and is loathed by afl
the other Khans,
*
Z AHIR-UL-MULK (Moyayad-ud-Dowleli) .—^^Governor-
General of Arabistan, November, 1921. An able and
-experienced man who has held successfully importaht
appointments. He is full of ideas for administering
Arabistan but lacks force to put them into practice.
Is well disposed towards British. Is jealous of in
fluence of 'Shaikh of Muhammerah. Tied from
Arabistan in September, 1922 under the curses of the
populace and was rescued by Ahwaz Consulate motor
car and sowars. He is an intriguing and unscrupulous
man.
L89CGS—250—16-1-23—GCRS
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The first edition of Who's Who in Persia (Volume III) Arabistan, Luristan, Isfahan & Bakhtiari , compiled by the General Staff, India, comprises a biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes connected with those regions in 1922.
It also includes a genealogical tree for the Bakhtiari Chiefs (folio 10).
The volume was published by the Government Central Press, Simla, 1923.
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- 1 volume (27 folios)
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The biographical entries are arranged in alphabetical order from front to back, with cross-references where required.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 29; 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. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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