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File 299/1918 Pt 1 'Persia: situations in Fars and Shiraz' [‎13r] (30/426)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (208 folios). It was created in 4 Sep 1917-23 Aug 1918. 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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The volume comprises telegrams, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the military and political situation in Fars and Shiraz in 1918.

Topics discussed in the volume include:

  • Alleged plots against officers of South Persia Rifles
  • The affairs of the South Persia Rifles
  • The attitude of the Soulet-ed-Dowleh
  • The actions of the Soulet-ed-Dowleh deemed hostile by the British.

Included in the volume is a map of the northern section of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (folio 162). The principal correspondents in the volume are: the Viceroy; Inspector-General, South Persia Rifles; HBM Minister, Tehran.

The volume includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 volume (208 folios)
Arrangement

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

The subject 299 (Situation in South Persia) consists of five volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/727-731. The volumes are divided into five 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 210; 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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File 299/1918 Pt 1 'Persia: situations in Fars and Shiraz' [‎13r] (30/426), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/727, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100087722960.0x00001f> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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