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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [132r] (268/498)
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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M. T. ROUTE No. VII-D.
ZAHIDAN to BAM.
Distance. —210 miles.
Reference £" Sheets 24-0, 24-L, 24-K.
Authority. —“Plumrec” Report November 1941
Notes.— (1) This route has been numbered VII-D, and BAM to KERMAN
Route VII-E, in order not to interfere with the continuity of
the KERMAN-ISHAHAN Route and its link via Route VI
with BANDAR ABBA^. Put the importance of the ZAHII'AN-
KERMAN Route is such as to justify its becoming a major
route in spite of its imperfections. It provides an additional
road link between India and N. W. Iran, and might be extremely
valuable.
(2) For further details see the report compiled by "Plumrec” in
November 1941 (copies available at G. H. Q. India).
GENERAL REPORT.
1. Classification .—B 2. But for the obstacles mentioned
in para. 2 it would be fit for heavy M. T. and could be made so
reasonably quickly.
2. Surface and Grading .—
(a) As far as NASRATABAD SIPI (24 O/E. 417*) the
' road is similar to the shingle roads of Baluchistan
and runs through much the same country of flat plain,
rolling down or over occasional ranges of hills. There
are no excessive gradients or weak bridges, and the
surface is fair for this type of road. The road is
generally wide and can take two-way traffic easily.
The dust is very bad and will restrict traffic to about
6 v.t.m., if the wind is unfavourable.
(b) The section NASRATABAD SIPI-BAM starts off over
the DARWAZA NADARI, a very narrow pass only
wide enough for one-way traffic, with a steep ascent
and descent at the summit From KAHURAK (24
O/E. 1724) the road follows no particular track for
about 20m. over sandv plain and then, at the edge of the
LUT desert, runs into about 2£ m. of very heavy sand
that can only be crossed by the use of sand mats etc.,
and with much manual labour on those vehicles which
get stuck.
(c) From this bad patch there is a run of 14 m. to the
tower of MIL-I-NADARI (24 O/J. 7479)—a land mark
for caravans about 55" high-over soft but shallow sand
that requires careful driving,
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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
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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