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PZ 5013/40 'Propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia' [‎42r] (83/196)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (96 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1940-22 May 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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On the 19th June I crossed the frontier of Iran and
arrived at Qasr-i-Shirin.
1. How I started mv work in Iran.- As I was one of the
new-cotaers from Iraq, many Iranians used to gather
round me and enquire about the events connected with the
war. Wherever I went in Iran, I found the people
inquisitive about Iraqian affairs. I also found that the
war in Iraq had produced a profound effect in Iran.
There were rumours that the British had destroyed the
shrines of Kerbela, Kazemain and that of Abdul Qadir Gilani
in Baghdad. There were rumours that some mosques had been
destroyed. Another harmful form of propaganda had taken
the line that the British forces were weak and they had
taken a whole month to defeat the Iraqian army. How could
they fight with Germany and Hitler who takes over countries
within a few hours. I countered this propaganda by
narrating the events which I had seen with my own eyes.
I assured the people that the shrines were all intact and
told them how Rashid Ali had taken bribes from the Germans
and how after leaving his own Arabs to their fate, he
had run away to Iran. I also told them that Rashid Ali
had emptied the entire treasury and had removed gold and
jewellery from all the banks. I said that he had brought
with him 25 big boxes full of money which was really the
property of the Iraqis. I added that he is now in Teheran
eating, drinking wine and taking part in un-Islamic music
and dances.
2. Reasons f or the war in Iraq iaeinp; protracted one .-
(i) I explained that this was not a war against the
Iraq Government but against Rashid Ali and his rebels. As
Rashid Ali f s Government was not accepted by any other
country in the world, the English forces were sent to
Baghdad

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This volume consists of letters, telegrams and memoranda relating to reports on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia.

The file includes correspondence on the visit of the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bahawalpur (Maulvi Mohamed Bashir and the report of his visit on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq (ff 30-41) and Persia (ff 42-49).

Included in the file (ff 94-96) is the report on the conversation with Khan Sahib Saiyid Tahir Hussain Qureshi by the Vice-Consul at HM Consulate, Baghdad.

Principal correspondents are HM Ambassador, Baghdad, and HM Ambassador, Tehran.

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1 volume (96 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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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 98; 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.

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