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Correspondence and Papers on Persia [231r] (209/245)
The record is made up of 1 file (127 folios). It was created in 18 Jan 1897-28 Feb 1898. 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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CHAPTER VI.
ISPAHAN.
1. ABDULLAH KHAN—
A general in command of a regiment, and acts as tutor to the Zil
es Sultan’s young sons.
Is used at times by Zil es Sultan to do such work as requires
intrigue.
Is Amir i Panj.
2. BAD! EL MULK—
Son of the late Saram ed Dowleli, and brother 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.
i Azam
Has care of Zil es Sultan’s household, and was titular governor
of Nejefabad, a town of 15,000 inhabitants, about 15 miles west ot
Ispahan.
He has not as yet had any time to show his capabilities.
3. BAKHTIARIS—
Hajji Imam Kuli Khan—
Is the present
Ilkhani
The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran.
of the Bakhtiaris and brother of the late
Husain Kuli Khan, who was killed by the Zil es Sultan. He
is very old and practically does no work now. His sons
are-
I. Siphadar, Muhammad Husain Khan A man of great
political ability and of much consideration among he
tribes. Now that his father is beyond work, he is the
representative of the family. His brothers render him
implicit obedience.
Skahab cs SaLtanch, Gholam H+isain Khan—Is a p
at Behbehan with Hajji Khosro Khan ,,
Lutf Ali Khan-A tine young man of consideiab e
abilities ; has shown himself capable m the governm
of Chahar JMahal. , vTtnvi Tsi
Muin el Homayun, Sultan Muhammad
sartip in command of the Bakhtian oise
bistan.
II
III.
IV.
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This volume consists mainly of correspondence received by George Nathaniel Curzon, mostly on matters relating to Persia.
The letters are from friends, acquaintances and other correspondents, including a number of army officers, diplomats, writers and travellers with an interest in Persia. Many of the letters discuss the internal affairs of Persia and British policy regarding that country, mostly from the perspective of British officers and diplomats who are residing or have visited there. Reference is also made to Curzon's recent book, Persia and the Persian Question , and the correspondence includes suggested revisions for future editions of the book. Notable correspondents include Albert Houtum-Schindler, Benjamin W Stainton, and John Richard Preece, British Consul at Ispahan.
Also included in the file is a first proof of a paper by Captain Percy Molesworth Sykes entitled 'Recent Journeys to Persia', which was read at the Royal Geographical Society on 28 June 1897.
The file concludes with a copy of a printed report entitled 'Persia: Biographical Notices of Members of the Royal Family, Notables, Merchants, and Clergy', dated December 1897 and compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Philip Picot, Military Attaché at Teheran [Tehran] for the use of the British Legation.
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- 1 file (127 folios)
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The papers proceed in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 123, and terminates at f 247, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, 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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- Correspondence and Papers on Persia
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, 123r:124v, 166r, 167r:168v, 187r:247v, i-r:i-v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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