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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [73v] (151/498)
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 IV—Section E— contd.
6 . Obstacles. —Are practically non-existent. Several large
bridges in good condition exist, but their demolition would impose
only limited delay. The bridge at K. C846 has collapsed (Sept.
1941) but there is a diversion. The gorge at TULEH (J. 9045) is
a possible defensive area.
7. Repair Facilities. —Road metal is available throughout
this section with the exception of the 15 mile plain east of IRAQ.
This section is sparsely populated but the Persian Govern
ment employs a man a mile on maintenance.
No steam rollers were observed in this section.
8 . Supply Facilities. —(i) Camping grounds. —Are adequate.
(ii) Water. —Is not abundant in this section—the drier areas
being those mid-way between MALAYIR and IRAQ and IRAQ
and QUM.
(iii) Supplies. —Are very plentiful in IRAQ and QUM—
very scarce elsewhere.
(iv) Fuel—See (iii).
(v) Fodder —See (iii).
(vi) Grazing. Is good as far as IRAQ—poor beyond.
(vii) Petrol andcil .—Large stocks are held in IRAQ and
QUM elsewhere a few tins can usually be obtained from the
roadside tea shops.
(viii) Repair facilities—Are available in IRAQ and QUM
where semi-skilled blacksmiths and garages are available.
DETAILED REPORT.
Map. 9-B.
Turn right in circle in centre of town.
Road runs S. E. down a long straight
street ^ mile in length, takes a right
angled turn round a high wall and
emerges through gardens into open
country.
Double span masonry bridge 15 yards
long over nullah apparently 3 - 4 ' deep in
rainy season—approaches easy and
alternative crossing places exist.
Low hills 100 x to left—plain 5 miles wide
on right.
JOZAN—(300 houses).
Miles.
Classification. Inter. Total
B. 1 0 2881
B. 1 If 290
B. 1 2 292£
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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.
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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 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
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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