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Muscat and Persian Gulf Affairs [268v] (18/24)
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Mahomed Khan has been appointed Governor of Koh Gelooyee, Bushire,
iiashtee, and Dasbtistan. Mahomed Khan has deputed Mahomed Reffee Mirza
o represent him as Governor at Bushire. He, it is said, intends sending his
gomashtah, Mahomed Kereem Beg, as his deputy to Koh Gelooyee.
It is reported that Jemaul Khan, son of Houssein Khan, Dashtee, has been
murdered by his enemies, and that at present the Khans of Dashtee are at
varianee with each other.
It is believed that this year the “abkaree” in Kars has been more than
last year, and that on this account the harvest of the Shoothoobee is very small,
and that the Syfee will not be favorable on account of the “ abkaree.” On
this account prices of grain have risen, although this is harvest time.
The Wali has decapitated six thieves and murderers, consisting of
Kasbkaees and others. °
Orders have been received from the capital that the Zil-oos-Sultan has been
removed from the government of Pars and should proceed to Teheran His
Royal Highness is now at Koodyan and preparing to leave for Teheran. The
Mali is independent Governor of Kars.
There is much disturbance in the suburbs of Shiraz and in the roads, so that
very few venture to move about, especially between Shiraz and Kazeroon, where
Hajee Morghee with ten or twelve sowars have blocked up the road and carrv
away merchandize; up to date the Government have not been able to check
nm. it is currently reported that a merchant consigned his property to Haiee
i org iee himself, that he may take what he liked, and permit the rest to go on
Such is the influence of Hajee Morghee. Up to date no one has been able to
coun eract.his proceedings, and he has taken much property belongin'-'’ to
Government CtS ’ atl0Ut W ' Icil am now engaged in discussion with the Pars
Khai > W J 10 is °“ e °, f the Protectors of the road and had also com-
mitted robberies, has been seized and confined at Kazeroon.
Tr ,? r(lel ' s ^ av . e ^ e 1 en received from the capital to re-enlist a regiment of
Kashkaees who had been disbanded some years ago.
(True translated purport.)
(Signed) J. C. EDWARDS,
JJncovenanted Assistant Resident
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
,
Enclosure No. 8.
Telegram dated the 18th September 187!,
From Political Secretary, Bombay.
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Colonel Kelly telegraphs to-day : u Major Ross reports Sayeed Abdool
zeez to be suspected of intended move. Captain Miles states Azeez preparing
o move professed for Charbar, but is without means.”
Enclosure No. 9
Telegram dated the 18th September 1871.
From Political Secretary, Bombay.
-Foreign Secretary, Simla.
To—J
The following from Colonel Kelly to-day : <£ Captain Miles rework Ahdnnl
Azeez started for Charbar with 150 Rinds and other followers. Believes he will
proceed westward and, perhaps, join Ibrahim Bin Ghais at Sohar Maior Ross
unsatisfied with state of affairs in Oman.” J
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Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 17 October 1871.
The papers consist of telegrams from the Political Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. to the Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department, enclosing correspondence from Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Pelly, 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. ; Major Edward Charles Ross, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul, Muscat; and others.
The papers cover: political intelligence concerning Muscat; report of cholera in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; report on pearl fisheries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the formal recognition by the British Government, and the Government of India, of Syud Toorkee [Sayyid Turkī bin Sa‘īd Āl Bū Sa‘īd] as Ruler of Muscat; précis of intelligence received from the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Shiraz; and reports on the movements of Sayeed Abdool Azeez [Sayyid Abdu'l-Aziz bin Said al-Said], brother of Syud Toorkee, at Charbar [Chābahār] and Gwadur [Gwadar].
The Enclosures are dated 18 August to 26 September 1871.
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- IOR/L/PS/5/268, ff 260-270
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- Muscat and Persian Gulf Affairs
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- 260r:271v
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