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‘M.T. Routes in Persia. Volume 1 – Main Routes. 1942’ [147r] (298/498)
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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285
Route VIII—Section B— contd.
Miles
Classification.
Inter.
Total.
B.
UB.2)
44
159
Road ascends on to a higher level
and enters broken hilly country.
Narrow in places and winding.
B.
KB.2)
2-1
161|
Country opens out; road continues
up a barren valley.
B.
KB.2)
24
164$
KHUNIK. Village-60 houses—250
inhabitants—Amnieh post (30 A/B.
8106).
B.
HB.2)
4
164$
(i) Camp site .—Soace unlimited—to
west of road—former E. P. C.
barracks.—M. T. park by camp.
(ii) Water .—Karez and stream—
supply ample for a brigade.
Water slightly brackish—supply*
250 gallons per minute from
stream (September 41).
(iii) Supplies ,—Meat on hoof—plenti
ful-wheat 20 kharwars—100
kharwars could be obtained
from NEH four miles to the
west of the road.
(iv) Fuel and fodder available .—Latter
in small quantities only.
*
B. 1(B.2) 64
B. KB.2) ?
B. KB.2) 131
From KHUNIK to SHUSP the road
turns north and climbs steadily.
The country though barren is not
quite the complete desert which has
been passed through so far. Scatter
ed villages are seen and flocks are
fairly plentiful. Tne next stage is a
very long one (26 miles), little water
near the road (except at mile 6) till
mile 20, where a garden with an
ample supply exists near the road.
This is a possible intermediate stage
6 miles short of SHUSP.
170f KHUSHARA (KHANEH SHARIF).
Village with 50 houses. Water from
a Karez. 8 windmills for grinding
corn are located in the village.
Number of hamlets to west of road.
184 Track to ZABUL branches East.
1H44 OAIMABAD (not marked on map—
probably B. 8138. Alternative
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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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