![‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [‎68v] (141/498)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000239.0x000133/IOR_L_MIL_17_15_13_0141.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [‎68v] (141/498)")
‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [68v] (141/498)
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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
128
Route IV—Section C— contd.
Miles.
Classification. Inter. Total.
B. 1
B. 1
B.. 1
1| 226^ Steep rise over rocky spur with a blind
corner on summit (the KAZAN pass).
A iittle further on, at O. 6590, is a masonry
bridge of 19 / 6 ' arch, 20 , roadway.
Road drops along hillside for 1 mile to
the SILAKHUR plain —10 miles wide,
dotted with numerous villages, very
fertile and which is divided into two
parts by the AB-I-DIZ (BURUJIRD
river).
1
5
227k
232k
Road from BAHRAIN joins from south.
Distance not stated on sign post but
believed to be about 10 miles. This
road was constructed to gain direct
access to railway construction area in
stead of making a detour via KHUR-
RAMABAD and SALEHABAD.
6 arch stone bridge over AB-I-DIZ—‘ 10 *
long and 10 ' above water— 200 (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) * x left
village of
CHALAN CHULAN. (i) Camping
ground—Unlimited on either side
of road—entrances and exits easy
—grassy plain—cover from air, nil—M.
1 . can park excellent landing ground
all round.
(ii) Iddater. Unlimited and perennial
supply from river.
(iii) Fuel. —Scarce.
(iv) Fodder—Excellent grazing and barley
available in large quantities from
villages nearby.
(v) Supplies. Meat, wheat and vegetables
and eggs abundant.
(vi) Petrol and oil .—A few tins.
(vii) Special sanitary measures —Nil.
(viii) Collection of snpplies.—No M.T. is avail
able but from 50—100 donkeys could
5 ? Sn° CU on d t ° c °Bect supplies from
the to ou villages in a radius of 10
mnes. Tracks are easy and well
7 e j? i and tlie plain dr y and the river
fordable except after heavy rain.
About this item
- Content
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.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [68v] (141/498), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/MIL/17/15/13, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100040741222.0x00008e> [accessed 4 June 2026]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100040741222.0x00008e
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100040741222.0x00008e">‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [‎68v] (141/498)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100040741222.0x00008e"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000239.0x000133/IOR_L_MIL_17_15_13_0141.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000239.0x000133/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/MIL/17/15/13
- Title
- ‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’
- Pages
- 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
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence