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TEHERAN — NOTABLES.
95. ZAHfR-ED-DOWLEH, ALT KHAN KAJAR—
Son of the late Zalhr-ed-Dowleh, Muhammad Nassir Khan. Has
for many years been Aishak Akassi Bashi (chief master ot
ceremonies), and has also the title Vazir-i-Tashrifat (minister of
ceremonies). Was a great favourite of the late Nassir-ed-Din
Shah, whose daughter, Furugh-ed-Dowleh (born 1802), was given
him in marriage in 1880. Has several children, the eldest being
Muhammad Nassir Khan, born 1882. Is much liked by all classes,
and keeps aloof from all Court intrigue.
96. MUSHAVAR EL MULK, MIRZA MAHMUD KHAN-
Was sent to Paris about forty years ago to study astronomy under
Leverrier, the director of the Paris observatory. On his return to
Persia in 1865 or 1866 he was appointed assistant director of
telegraphs, and held that appointment until 1877, when he was
dismissed by Mukhber ed Dowleh. He was then taken into the
Foreign Office by Sipah Salar Azam and appointed consul-general
at Trebizonde. After acting in that capacity for a year or two, he
was made consul-general at Baghdad, with title of Mushir el
Yizareh, and held that post until 1891, when he came to Teheran
and joined the ministry of justice, which was then held by Mushir
ed Dowleh. In November, 1896, when Mushir ed Dowleh became
minister for foreign affairs, he returned to the F.O. and was
appointed chief secretary, with his present title, but rarely did any
work, and since Jhtesham es Saltaneh (q.v.) joined the F.O. has done
none at all. He has a numerous family (seven sons); his eldest
son, now about 26 years of age, received the title Mushir el Vizareh
when his father received that of Mushavar el Mulk, and acts as
assistant to Nazam el Mulk (q.v.); the second son, Yahya Khan, is
secretary to the consulate at Baghdad; the third son, Ahmad Khan,
is in the translating department of the F.O.
Age 60. Speaks French.
97. MUNTAZAM ES SALTANEH, MIRZA AHMAD KHAN—
Is the eldest son of Sadik el Mulk (q. v.). Has been many years in
the Foreign Office, and is now a first secretary there and chief of
the department for receiving foreign diplomatic representatives on
their arrival in Persia, the “ Adareh i Tashrifat,” in which capacity
he has made many voyages to Resht.
Age about 50 ; is Amir Tuman ; speaks French.