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‘BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES OF PERSIAN STATESMEN AND NOTABLES, SEPTEMBER 1909’ [20v] (45/156)
The record is made up of 1 volume (74 folios). It was created in 1910. 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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76. Bahjat-ud-Daulah, succeeded to his father’s title, aged 35.
He is Sartip of the Kirman regiment. Owns considerable property in
Kirman and Bam. Lately married a daughter of the
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-
Nusrat. He has two brothers who hold junior appointments, but
are not of consequence.
77. Bahraini Saiyid.
Muzaffar-ud-Hm Shah’s Private Chaplain, Astrologer ami Dream Inter
preter. Had considerable influence over His Majesty who often
commanded him to do the “ Istikharah ” (reference to the Quran or
rosary) before appointing a Governor or State oflicer.
His sons are—
Saiyid Ahmad,
Saiyid Husain,
Basir-us-Saltanah, Ali Quli Khan,
are connected with the Court in various capacities. The
two latter accompanied Muzaffar-ud-din Shah to Europe
in 1905.
78. BakhtyAri KhAns. (Haft Lang tribe).
Sons of the late Hdji Imam Quli Khan, Ilkhanl, 1882-88, and from
1890-1896. Born about 1841; died 1896.
(1) Lutf’AU Khan', Amir-i-Mufa k h k h am. In attendance for some years
on Muhammad ’AH Shah before and after he came to the throne
(January 1907). Not liked by the other Khans because of the
influence he obtained with Muhammad ’AH which he used to their
detriment. When the Bakhtyaris marched on Tehran under
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-As’ad in 1909 he remained loyal to his master and his small
following fought that of his cousin. A man of no education and
an intriguer. On good terms with Nasir Khan (No. 6).
(2) Muhammad Husain Khan (Sipahdar).—llkhani 1903-1905 when
he died.
(3) Mahmud Khan (dead).
(4) Ghuldm Husain Khan, Sarddr-i-Muhtasham. Born about 1865, former
title Shahab-us Saltanah. Was llbegl during 1905 until dissen
sions arose among the Khans and he was deposed and reinstated
several times till he reverted to the post in June 1907. Lacks
courage and is unreliable. Has no conscience and is dominated
by an unscrupulous lust of money. Captain Lorimer, who had
seen a good deal of him, reported most unfavourably as to his
character in February 1909. He said “ his false promises are,
as a rule, inspired by purely mercenary motives” “it is
difficult to detect anything attractive in his character.” Threw
in his lot 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-As’ad when he saw the latter had won in
July 1909.
(5) Hdji ’Abbas Quiz Khan. His son is Sultan 'AU Khan, Shahdb-us'
Saltanah.
(6) Kdsir Khan, Sarddr-i-Jang. Born about 1869.
In close sympathy with Lutf ’AH Khan (No. 1). Was Ilbegi for a
short time in 1907. Threw in his lot with Muhammad ’AH
Shah who sent him in 1908 to command the Bakhtyarl contin
gent before Tabriz and fought against the Bakhtyaris under
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-As’ad. Captain Lorimer spoke favourably of him in
1909 and considered him the pluckiest and most military of
the Khans. He is said to have force of character and determina
tion.
(7) Sultan Muhammad Khan, Sarddr-i-Ashraf. Born about 1870.
Own brother to Ghulam Husain Khan whose defects lie shares. Not
to be relied on. Selfish and deceitful.
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The volume contains biographical notices on ‘important members of the Persian [Iranian] Government, principal members of the clergy, and the notables of all classes, as well as a number of minor officials and persons of a lesser degree’. Genealogical information for some families has been included in the form of family trees: the genealogical tables of the Royal Qājār House can be found on folios 73-74.
The notices were compiled by George Percy Churchill, Oriental Secretary to HM Legation, Tehran. It updates, corrects, and enlarges a volume compiled by the author in August 1909.
On the front cover, and folio 3, it bears a stamp reading ‘General Staff Library. War Office. 14 Dec 1910’.
Published in Calcutta by the Superintendent Government Printing, India (1910).
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- 1 volume (74 folios)
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The biographical notices are arranged in alphabetical order by forename. An index can be found on folios 7-12. Entries in the index are referenced by the original pagination sequence.
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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 76; 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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