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'MILITARY REPORT ON PERSIA. VOL. IV, PART II.' [‎8v] (21/212)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (102 folios). It was created in 1922-1924. 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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Tho expeditionary force embarked at Bombay, Karachi and
two smaller ports, in sailing vessels (towed by steamers) under
the command of Major-General Stalker.
Total strength, 5,670 fighting men (of whom 2,270 were
Europeans), 3,750 followers, 1,150 horses, 430 bullocks.
On November 26th. the fleet (8 Indian Navy steamers, 7
steam and 30 sailing transports) assembled at Qishm. Here
it was discovered that the doolies and bearers had been left
behind. Great confusion prevailed owing to the transports
anchoring indiscriminately, ships carrying different arms were
all huddled together, and the brigadiers were quite unable to
exercise their commands.
On December 3rd, the island of Kharag was occupied.
On December 7th, the force disembarked at Halileh Bay, 12
miles south east of Bushire. This place was selected because
the water there was good, landing easy, and no defences existed
1 here is a good landing beach at Bushire, but it is under lire
The disembarkation took two days, a strong north-west
breeze having caused delay. The operation was covered bv the
lire of gun boats, which drove the enemy out of the date planta-
iy uai-rieu out. me fleet
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The volume is entitled Military Report on Persia. Volume IV Part II. Fars, Gulf Ports, Yazd and Laristan. (Simla, Government of India Press, 1924). The volume was originally published in 1923.

The report contains sections on history, geography, population, climate and health, resources, military affairs, communications, and political matters. Appendices give the following information: sub-divisions of the Khamseh Arabs; sub-divisions of the Baseri; Baharlu sub-tribes; sub-divisions of the Qashqai; sub-divisions of the Mamassani; table of supplies and transport. There are also four maps (folios 100-103), entitled:

  • Map accompanying Military Report on Persia Vol. IV. Part 2.
  • Bushire
  • The Khamseh Tribes
  • Map to illustrate habitat & migrations of more important Clans (Tirehs) of Qashgai Tribes
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1 volume (102 folios)
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There is a table of contents on folio 6; and an index on folios 88-98.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 104; 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 volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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