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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [11v] (27/498)
The record is made up of 1 volume (245 folios). It was created in 1942. 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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ROUTE I—SECTION B.
KERMANSHAH to HAMADAN via KANGAVAR.
Distance. —125 miles.
J(umber of stages. —8.
Reference sheets—2-N, 9-B.
GENERAL REPORT.
1. Classification. —B. 1., inclining to A. 1.
2. Surface and Grading. —The width of the road varies
between 18' and 30'. It has a solid foundation throughout but is
badly corrugated and has a rough surface. It should stand up to
light traffic during the winter, but with the present volume of
traffic will soon need repairing.
3. Character of Adjacent Country.—For the most part the
road passes up and down valleys with hills on the north and
south sides. The surrounding country is mountainous.
4. Climatic Effects.—Mild in summer, severe cold in
winter.
5. Exceptional Features. —The road over the SHAH PASS
is well drained and should be passable at all times, except in
exceptional snow.
6. Alignment. —An earth road runs parallel to the main
road in parts.
7. Obstacles—(a) All culverts, bridges and Irish bridges
are adequate and in good state of repair. Little obstruction to
traffic from flooding should be experienced in wet weather.
(b) Demolition of any of the bridges would prove an
adequate obstacle in wet weather, but in the dry season, the
rivers could be forded with very little difficulty. Road blocks
could be sited at the more dangerous bends on ledge roads and
would prove good delaying obstacles.
8. Repair Facilities. —Road metal is available all along.
9. Supply Facilities .—
(a) Camping sites.—Good.
(b) loafer.—Abundant throughout.
(c) Supplies. —Plenty KERMANSHAH and HAMA
DAN.
(d) Fuel. —P. O. L. Refinery at KERMANSHAH.
(e) Repair Facilities.—Good workshops at the refinerv
KERMANSHAH.
(f) Petrol and Oil.—A few tins at most tea houses and
roadside garages. Larger stocks at BISITUN,
SAHNEH, KANGAVAR and ASADABAD.
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The volume details motor transport (‘M.T.’) routes in Persia [Iran]. The volume, which is numbered I, covers the main routes in Persia, and was produced by the General Staff, India. It was printed by M Abdul Hameed Khan, Manager of the Feroz Printing Works, Lahore, in 1942. An introduction (folio 3) states that the volume has been updated on the basis of reports received in the wake of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia in August 1941.
The volume comprises details of sixty-five routes, listed on the contents page, between various towns and cities in Persia. Details given for each route include:
- an overview (distance, number of stages, references to maps);
- a general report (classification of route, surface and grading, character of adjacent country, climatic effects, exceptional features, repair and supply facilities, water, fuel, fodder and grazing supplies);
- a detailed report (villages and other landmarks encountered, road classifications, distances).
A handwritten annotation on folio 5 (author unknown) states that ‘distances are somewhat overestimated throughout this report.’ The volume includes a map in a pocket attached to the inside back cover (folio 246).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (245 folios)
- Arrangement
A contents list (f 4) and index (ff 240-245) reference the volume’s original pagination.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 247; 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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- ‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:245r, 247v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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