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'MILITARY REPORT ON PERSIA' [186v] (379/466)
The record is made up of 1 volume (229 folios). It was created in 1912. 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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346
Meshed to
Kalat-i-Nadiri.
Askhahad to
Meshed.
In summer there would possibly be a waterless tract of 46
miles between Mazdaran and the Kandukli canal ; this could
be avoided by going via Chah-i-Haji Bamzan, Thick is
passable for guns with one detour of 8 miles.
7. Meshed-Bardeh-Kalat-i-Nadiri, Volume I, 61,70 miles in
7 stages, is a road suitable for mules only, but could easily be
made practicable for artillery as far as Qardeh. Camels can
work up to Balghur. The last five stages traverse mountainous
country.
Supplies are obtainable for small parties at all halting
places, also water. There is no information about grazing, but
fuel is procurable.
Physical obstacles.- —The Mirza Kuskt pass; 6,400', is crossed
in stage 6, and has a very steep descent on the northern side.
The Diveh Buiun kuial, in stage 5, is very difficult.
The Trans-Caspian railway at Dushakh is about 30 miles
from Kalat-i-Nadiri.
8. Askhabad-Kuchan-Meshed, Volume I, 44, is a made cart
road and carries a constant traffic of carriages and pack animals.
Total distance .—127 miles in 13 stages.
It can be divided into two sections :—
(a) Meshed-Kuchan, 98 miles, practically level over clay soil.
The road is not kept in good order, being either deep in dust or
mud according to the weather. Bridges and culverts are in very
bad repair, but the surrounding country being level, detours are
always possible.
(b) Kuchan-Askhabad is 79 miles, all among hills except the
last 10. The road is graded, but suffers from neglect except the
portion under Russian control. Five ranges of hills are crossed,
none of any great height; and tw'O rivers, the Atrak and the
Duringar, both fordable.
Supplies and water. —In section (a) abundant. In section (b)
scanty.
Transport. —No draught nor other post horses are now kept
on the road.
There are camping grounds in section (a) for an army corps.
In section (&), for a small force 2-| miles beyond Imam Quli at the
river, and a very good ground just north of Gaudan.
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The volume is Military Report on Persia . Compiled by the General Staff, Army Headquarters, India (Simla: 1912, originally published 1911).
The volume contains a summary history of Persia, followed by sections on the country's geography and climate; ethnography; resources; army; naval forces; places of strategic importance and military notes; ports, harbours and islands; administration; and communications.
The volume contains three appendices:
- A: a list of Persian notables, 1911;
- B: bibliography;
- C: glossaries.
There is a Map of Persia on folio 230.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (229 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume contains an index between folios 6-13.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 231; 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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- 'MILITARY REPORT ON PERSIA'
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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