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File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [‎208v] (431/494)

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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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arranged for a number of police to be present, and to arrest'the ringleaders if speeches
were made dealing with politics or anti-Bahaism. But such fiery speeches were
made by the Mujtahid, Sheikh Murtaza, abetted by other smaller fry, against the
Bahais in the Persian Post Office and other Government departments being pro
tected by the Governor General himself, that 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. Nasir left hurriedly, ordering
the Chief of the Police to arrest two notorious agitators. The latter, however, ^
dung to the robes of the Mujtahid and escaped arrest for the time being.
In view of the growing agitation in the town, which was taking on a personal
antagonism to himself, the Governor General on the morning of the 10th July
had 3 drapers, who had assaulted a Bahai Postal official some days before, arrested
and severely beaten. As a result, a rather crack-brained petty Mulla girded on a
sword and led a rabble to the door of the Palace. The Prince’s guards fired 2
volleys over their heads, and the rabble fled, while the Mulla was detained till the
afternoon.
The impression created has made the Governor General very pleased with
{ himself, and certainly seems to have had a salutary effect on the smaller agitators.
His Majesty’s Consul called at the Finance Office on the 23rd instant at the
suggestion of the Governor General, to find out the position of the Dashtistan
accounts, and reasons why settlement of the taxes of Qawam-ul-Mulk was still
delayed and also why instalments of the Qashcjai taxes were not being got in. At
the request of the Finance Agent, he recommended to His Majesty’s Minister
the speedy issue of orders for a settlement with Qawam-ul-Mulk.
The Finance Agent has issued letters summoning the Zabits of Dashtistan to
pay arrears of revenue between 1913 and 1918 amounting to : Shabankareh
Ts. 16,668, Borazjun Ts. 24,642, Tangistan 37,600, Dashii Is. 44,686.
The Governor-General has now issued Firmans for the division of Zirah between
Sohrab and Jehangir Khans Shabankareh, according to the terms of their grand- •
father’s will, recommending them to be obedient to the advice of Haidar Khan
Hayat Daudi, C.I.E.
Salar Nusrat having incurred the displeasure of the Governor General, has
been recalled to Shiraz and his appointment as Deputy Governor of Dashti and
Dashtistan has been cancelled. It has not been decided yet who is to take his place.
BEH BEHAN.
Mir Mujahid has granted permission to the Arabs of Hendijan to graze their
flocks of sheep in the neighbourhood of Behbehan, 50,000 sheep have already
arrived and it is reported that more are on the way.
The Dilum, Ram Hormuz and Hendijan-Mashur roads are safe.
There is some demand for piece goods but otherwise the market is dull.
Bushire.
After an interminable delay the Prime Minister has at last authorised the
payment of sowar In the East India Company army and later Indian Army, an ordinary native cavalryman or mounted cavalryman. and tufangchi establishments at Bushire, Lingah, Bandar Abbas
and Minab.
For some time past the people of Dilum have been strongly protesting to the
Governor against the oppression of Hussain Khan of Dilum and wiring their com
plaints to Tehran with the result that orders were received by the Governor to dis
miss him. The matter was referred to Haidar Khan, C.I.E., of Hayat Daud in
the hope that he would be able to induce Hussain Khan to leave Dilum quietly
and of his own accord. But Haidar Khan, although thoroughly disapproving
of Hussain Khan’s conduct of affairs, would not afford any assistance as he was
afraid that someone hostile to his interests would be appointed, who would intrigue
against him.
Tbe Resident therefore decided to send the Resid’encv Draeoman to point out
supporting the retention of Hussain Khan : but before he left, the Governor
received orders to send the Pcne'polis with 50 tufangchis to Dilum to remove

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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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