![File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs' [‎90r] (186/330)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x00017f/IOR_L_PS_10_488_0186.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs' [‎90r] (186/330)")
File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs' [90r] (186/330)
The record is made up of 1 volume (160 folios). It was created in 17 Jan 1915-14 Jan 1916. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
Extract of letter
From - Dr.M.Y.Young, Maidan-i-Naftun.
To - C.Greenway, Ssq.,
Dated - 11th February.
D/0. Confidential.
I do not think that I need describe to you the
situation in Ahwaz, as you will doubtless have had this by
wire from Mr.Gillespie or Mr .Walpole. North of Ahwaz,
however, we know that our telephone has been destroyed in
several places; that our Pipe Line has suffered the same
fate and has been set on fire; and that our Station at
Mulathani has been looted. I should mention that all this
has been done by the Sheikh’s own Arabs - the Bawi tribesmen-
who have risen against him. We do not know the extent of
the damage, which must be considerable, but we know that no
damage has been done to telephone or pipe north of Hadam,
i.e. in Kharan Lands, where I have endeavoured to establish
friendly relations with the local Chiefs. Abgunji and
Der-i-Xhazina are safe, and so is, of course, everything in
the Bakhtiari Country, where we have continued work throughout.
Our Pumping Station, however, had to be shut down yesterday,
as the pressure on the lin had dropped altogether.
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Jang and
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Bahadur arrived on the 5th
inst., and they are still here. I have full confidence in
their loyalty to us, and I am sure that they will do all in
their power to protect Company’s property and ourselves in
their country. I venture to hope that they will be strong
enough to resist by influence any. force of arms any invasion
of their country by Arabs, and meantime at any rate, you
need have no anxiety about the Fields and ourselves. In
this connection I must mention that the Khans’ attitufle
towards us is one to be commended; and I trust that, when
the
About this item
- Content
The volume concerns the situation in Persia during the First World War. The main focus is securing cordial relations with the Bakhtiari to ensure security for British trade.
The volume covers:
- Proposed grant of British honours to two Bakhtiari khans, Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Assad and Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Jang.
- Proposed matrimonial alliance between Sheikh of Mohammerah and Bahktiaris.
- Proposal to subsidize Bakhtiari Khans.
- Proposal to guarantee local autonomy to Bakhtiaris in event of dissolution of Persia.
- Attitude of Bakhtiari Khans.
- Letters from Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC) staff regarding German intrigues among Bakhtiari and other tribes of southern Persia.
- Payment of a subsidy to Bakhtiari Khans.
- Measures for protecting APOC's property in Arabistan [Khuzestan].
- Proposed subsidy to the Bawi tribe.
- Arab raids to APOC's parties.
The volume’s principal correspondents are: Walter Beaupre Townley and Charles Marling, British Ministers at Tehran; Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; George Buchanan, British Ambassador in Russia; Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe and Walter Langley, Foreign Office; J G L Ranking, British Consul at Ahwaz; Percy Cox, Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Thomas William Holderness, Lionel Abrahams and Arthur Hirtzel, 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. ; Charles Hardinge, Viceroy of India; Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (160 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 162; 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.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs' [90r] (186/330), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/488, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100042913957.0x0000bb> [accessed 18 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100042913957.0x0000bb
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100042913957.0x0000bb">File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs' [‎90r] (186/330)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100042913957.0x0000bb"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x00017f/IOR_L_PS_10_488_0186.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x00017f/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/488
- Title
- File 3516/1914 Pt 12 'German War: Persia; Bakhtiari and Bawi affairs'
- Pages
- 88r:107v, 74r:74v
- Author
- Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited (xx Anglo-Persian)
- Copyright
- ©BP is believed to be the rightsholder
- Usage terms
- Creative Commons Non-Commercial Licence