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File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [‎96r] (206/494)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (240 folios). It was created in 17 Mar 1921-29 Mar 1926. 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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Two Russians aTrived here from the North, it is believed from Isfahan. One
is tall (about s x foot) and has one arm only. The other is of medium stature and
is about 35 years old. They give their names as Smyrnu and Morado, and pose
as ex-officers of the White Army. They are almost destitute and are endeavouring
1)o collect money for passages to Mohammerah.
German Messrs. Undutch, the Tehran German Transport firm,
-have now appointed a new agent to sell their shares as the last agent had absolutely
no success. _
Kerman.
* Local political affairs reached a crisis at the beginning of the month. A
reprimand on the part of the Governor in connection with the appointment of
district nuzzars led to the President of the Nuzzar Committee, Mujtahid Abdul
Husain, going into “ bast ” where he was joined by other mujtahids and notables
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. nusret’s party and such Democrats as had joined that party. Telegrams
were despatched by them against the Governor-General, who countered by getting
the remaining Democrats to telegraph in his favour. Matters were compromised
-on the Governor-General promising that the district Nuzzars .should be changed
in consultation with the Nuzzar Committee.
Bandar Abbas.
The condition of the country around Bandar Abbas is peaceful. There have
been no robberies and no caravans have been molested.
... i
Jahrum is quiet and peaceful under militaiy administration. The carrying
of arms in the town is strictly prohibited.
Mekran.
Din Mohammed has reported to the Assistant Superintendent, Charbar, that
Dost Mohammed of Bampur informed him of his intention to attack Tump and
Suntsar and invited his co-operation. Din Mohammed has been warned against
having anything to do with Dost Mohammed who will inevitably be defeated if he
be so foolish as to raid British territory which is securely guarded.
ARABIA.
Muscat.
Sur having been in a very disturbed state for some time past, the Minister of
Justice and the Director of Customs, supported by Captain Alban and 150 of the
Muscat Levies with machine guns, proceeded there on the 8th July and occupied
the fort of Sanaisla without difficulty. The tribal leaders were summoned and
the Minister settled all inter-tribal disputes, blood money being paid on the spot.
The arrears of Customs duties were paid -over by the merchants, the tribes fined
approximately 4,000 dollars for their misbehaviour, which was also paid up im
mediately, and a site for a new Customs house selected. The troops returned on
the 23rd July after the accomplishment of a satisfactory piece of work without the
firing of a shot.
The murder of Khalfan bin Sanaiyan of Nakhal has produced serious compli
cations in Oman. The deed is said to have been ordered by the Imam owing to
Khalifan’s oppression. The Ruwaihi of the Imam were beseiged in the Nakhal
fort by Khalfan’s tribe and an attempt by the Imam to relieve the fort was repulsed
with loss. In the meantime the Ghafra tribes had refused to assist the Imam. The
Nakhal people appealed for assistance to the Council of Ministers but their request
has been ignored. Shaikh Isa bin Salih is now reported to have settled affairs
but the accuracy of the report cannot be relied on.
The Muscat Government has commenced liquidating the old Zakat claims of
British subjects.
Owing to a serious fall in the price of dates, the Omanis have for the time being
stopped sending in their caravans. The price is expected to rise, but if it does not
do so, the outlook is gloomy both for the trade of the country and the finances of
the Muscat State.

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This volume mainly contains copies of printed monthly summaries of news (Bushire Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Diary entries) received by the British Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and 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. Political Department minute papers prefacing and commenting on the news summaries.

The news summaries cover the period January 1921 to December 1925 (there is no summary for February 1921). Summaries from January 1925 to July 1925 cover fortnightly rather than monthly periods. The summaries were compiled by 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. (Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Prescott Trevor, Acting 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. Stuart George Knox, Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Beville Prideaux, and Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Gilbert Crosthwaite, respectively).

The summaries cover areas in Persia [Iran] including: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Dizful [Dezful], Ahwaz [Ahvāz], Ispahan (Isfahan), Shiraz, Behbehan [Behbahān], Bushire, Bunder Abbas [Bandar Abbas], Kerman, Mekran [Makran], Shushtar, Bakhtiari, and Lingah. They also cover Muscat, the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Bahrain, and Kuwait.

The summaries cover various subjects, including: movements of British officials, Persian Officials, non-officials, and foreigners; health; Persian ports; arms traffic; military affairs; the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; the Shaikh of Mohammerah; and roads.

The volume 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 (240 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 1749 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. :- Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. news summaries 1921-25) consists of one volume only.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 237; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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