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File 1110/1916 Pt 2 'Persia: SITUATION Miscellaneous' [‎33r] (70/276)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (271 folios). It was created in 1916-1920. 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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Enclosure No. 1.
Abstract translation of a letter from E. Zugmayer, Consul of the Government of the Emperor
of Germany, to the address of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Jehind Khan, dated the 26th Rubi-us-Sani
corresponding to the 2nd March 1916.
After compliments .—I have arrived at Bam with a number of high-
minded Ottomau and Persian warriors in the cause of religion.
Agha Saiyid Hasan has arrived at Bam and spoken to me very highly of
you. He has told me that you are a great patriot and have never allowed
yourself to be deceived by English imposters and cheats. Bravo ! You are
a staunch Muhammadan and firm in your principles. You should follow the
example of your brethren and use your best endeavours to expel the enemies
of your religion.
You are probably aware how honourable and patriotic Ottomans and
Persians have armed themselves and fought against the infidels. The
Ottoman, Persian and Afghan TJlema of Islam have declared a jehad against
the enemies of their common religion. You should all combine and exter
minate the enemies of your religion and country who have already become
powerless. The object of my visit to these parts is to render you every
assistance. The Government of the Emperor of Germany is united with the
Governments of I urkey, Persia and Afghanistan and has battered the heads
of your enemies in all actions. God willing it will not be long before a large
army of Germans, Ottomans and Persians will start towards these parts with
arms and ammunition to crush your enemy.
If you carefully pay your attention to the affairs of India, you will see
that these ireacherous Englishmen had made great plans to interfere with
your water and territory and would have reduced you to great misery like the
unfortunateHndians. Before it is too late, you should not give them an oppor
tunity and should take immediate steps to expel your enemies and to live in
your country in comfort and peace.
j?. S. —It is incumbent on you as a Muhammadan to take immediate steps
to crush the enemies of your religion. I have heard that a small party of
Englishmen has come to Dehaneh Baghi. It will be very easy to crush
them. Proceed at once, kill them and take possession of all their property,
arms and ammunition and send me one rifle of each kind possessed by them as
a specimen.— Usual conclusion.
Enclosure No. 2.
Abstract translation of a letter, without date, from Ali Shah and Taj Muhammad to the
address of Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Juma Khan.
After compliments .—I have received a letter from the German Consul
asking me to collect men quickly, as a German army is coming to Nasratabad.
You should also collect all your tribesmen and keep them ready to start when
you receive further news from me. The Germans require your services.
You should supply the camels required by them which will have a good result
for you. The English are threatening to seize me.
Inform Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Taj Muhammad also and ask him to collect his tribesmen
and be ready. Muhammad Akbar Khan, Eazlullah Khan, Muhammad Ali
Khan and Ibrahim Khan emmissaries and employees of the German Consul
came to me with this message.— Usual conclusion.

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Content

The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, on miscellaneous topics relating to Persia, April to June 1916.

The file includes correspondence regarding the following issues:

  • The disposal of Germans and Swedes now interned at Tehran
  • The Russian advance from Kermanshah
  • The enrolment of Tabriz gendarmerie into a Cossack brigade
  • Movements of the Russian expeditionary force.

The file contains correspondence between: the 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; HBM Minister, Tehran; the Viceroy; and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, London.

The file includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 volume (271 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 1110 (Persia) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/590-592. The volumes are divided into three parts, with each part comprising one volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 273; 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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