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'Additions and Corrections to Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV)' [37r] (80/312)
The record is made up of 1 volume (152 folios). It was created in 1924. 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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HAJI MIRZA AHMAD KHAN LARI (OF SHIRAZ).
Bon obout 1859
Son of Sadrullah Khan Shikafti of Kuhmarreh small
district near Khaneh Ziman on the Bushire road.
Employed in youth first by the famous Mushir-ul-
Mulk, and then by Haji Mirza Ghulam Hussain Lari,
a rich merchant of Shiraz, whose daughter he married,
and whose wealth he inherited. Always an intriguer
he began to take an active part in Shiraz politics 1907,
being the financial agent of Mirza Ibrahim, the then
omnipotent Mujtahid. Anti-Qawam and pro-Soulat m
1911 troubles. Under Mukhbir-us-Sultaneh’s Governor-
General-ship identified himself with the new
‘ Democrat ’ party. In 1915 was taken into the
counsels of the anglophobes, Germans and Gendar
merie officers. 1918 imprisoned for a few days by
orders of Inspector General S. P. R. for complicity
with Soulat-ud-Douleh, then attacking the Indian
troops. During his commercial career several
times bankrupt, and now practically does no busi
ness, but owns a large garden outside Shiraz.
Interferes m current affairs of the town, particularly ’
those of the merchants, and has arrogated to himself
the position of head of the merchants. Shrewd,
long-winded and dishonest.
HAJI MIRZA HUSATU TABRIZ I. Born about 1861.
Son of Haji Rasul Tupchi (“ Tupchi ” because he
impoded cotton goods in pieces “ tup ”) a well known
merchant of Tabriz. Educated at Constantinople.
In Europe for several years. Employed by late
Malik-ut-Tujjar (Midhat-ud-Douleh) in Bushire and
Shiraz. Consular Agent for France in Shiraz since
1901 and at times has acted incharge of the French
'/ice-Donsu^te at Bushire. Still trades in a small
way. Speaks French, Turki and a little English.
Uery courteous and friendly.
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The volume consists of additions and corrections to the biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes given in Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV) Persian Baluchistan, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Fars, Yezd and Laristan , compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.
It also includes genealogical trees for certain entries.
Published by the Government Central Press, Delhi, 1924.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (152 folios)
- Arrangement
The biographical entries are arranged in alphabetical order from front to back, with cross-references where required.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 153; these numbers are printed or in pencil, and are located in the centre at the top 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 cover.
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- 'Additions and Corrections to Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV)'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:152v, back-i
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