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'MILITARY REPORT ON PERSIA. VOL. IV, PART II.' [‎32v] (69/212)

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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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52
Minor Ports.
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Camps were also formed in Square H.-5 known as Andar
Bandar. These were chiefly used by Mule and Camel Corps
prior to going up the line and also at times as segregation camps.
A certain proportion of a Labour Corps was also camped there
for a short period.
A Government Dairy Farm was located in a building in
Square J-22-C. Sheds were constructed in the vicinity for 80
cows, and the land in Square J. towards the sea was cultivated
for vegetable growing, etc.
The water for the Reshire area was manufactured in the
Dastak condenser (Square M.-9-B.) The water was pumped
from the condenser to a large reservoir or tank at P. From this
reservoir it was distributed to units under Supply and Transport
arrangements. Water was also obtained from the wells of Andar
Bandar, which was distributed by means of donkeys.
Of the small ports between Bushire and Lingeh only the
following five are worthy of mention : —
(1) Dalylr .. Port of Dashti.
(2) Tahiri
(3) Asalu
(4) Mughu
(5) Charak
Saliseh Port (see special notice below).
Saliseh Port.
Shibkuh Port.
Shibkilh Port.
The chief reasons for their importance are : —
(a) their good anchorages.
(b) The fact that they are starting points for caravans
proceeding to the interior.
(c) The comparatively-speaking large amount of trade
which passes through them.
The Saliseh Ports are (from Bushire to the south)—
1. Kangiin
2. Tumbak
3. Tahiri
4. Asalu
5. Naiband
Sheikh. Population.
Sheikh .. 800 1
Sheikh Khatim .. 400 j All are under the
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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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