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The head-men of the Doombkees
came to me in a body, and declared
they would abandon Lehree altogether,
if the Khan did not do something for
their protection.
This was only in June 1870. These
matters in a Khelat point of view are
very different from the reality..
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was to ascertain wliat His Highness’s intentions were regarding his father and
Wudeerah Adum Khan. His Highness informed Yar Mahomed that he had
written last year, to the effect that they were at liberty to liye in any part of
his country, and that no one should disturb them; that they had been allowed
to draw revenue from their lands in Cutchee, and/that as his original letter
still held good, provided they chose to return, further correspondence was not
necessary. With the few exceptions above detailed,/tip Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. of Beloochistan
are living quietly and contented in their respective/ provinces, coming to see
His Highness occasionally either for pleasure or 01 /hhsiness.
14. Frequent references having been "made iegarding thieves and mur
derers from English territory, who have evaded justice by concealing themselves
in the Choota country, His Highness thinks it advisable that a trustworthy
Agent of his should be located iq that neighbourhood, to whom direct refer
ence might be made, as the delay caused by the present system must facilitate
the escape of criminals. The name of His Highness’s Agent, where located,
and the instructions he has received, will be conimunicated at an early date.
15. Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Sohrab Khan having solicited His Highness to increase his
subsidy, and^place a detachment of regular Infan
try at Lehree, I would briefly refer to corres
pondence, shoeing w T hat arrangements w^ere made
by His Highness for the protection of Cutchee,
how far they succeeded, and the cause of the late
Murree raids.
16. In October last, I reported demi-officially that arrangements had been
My letter No. 1838 of 1869, dated ¥ NaWab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. MallOmed Khan, calculated to
soth December, explains ail this—see ensure peace and quiet in Cutchee, particulars
especially para. 14, ^ ^ were giydn in letter No. 56 of 1869. In Nos. 22
and 25 of 1870, I stated that perfect peace had
been maintained for six months, and that there was every prospect of its conti
nuance, had not Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Sohrab Khan sanctioned
his tribe making a raid against the Murrees. Tak
ing every thing into consideration, I think it may
be accorded that the opinion expressed by me in
October last has been realized to a great extent.
Two raids only having taken place in nine months, and those attributable to the
conduct of the Dhoombkee Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. . For the further protection of this tribe. His
Highness has ordered 100 rank and file of his regiment, with one gun, to
proceed to Lehree.
17. On Tuesday, the 14th instant, I called upon His Highness and met
Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Sooltan Ali Barukzai, son of Koondul Khan, who had made a pilgrim
age to Mecca, and was en route to Cabool. His Highness received him with
every consideration and, on his departure, presented him with four camels,
kmkobs, loongees, &c. This Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. appeared to be a very harmless inoffensive
man, and not likely to take an active part in the politics of his country. Six
other Affghans of position and influence arrived at Khelat, soliciting employ
ment; as they had been retainers of Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdool Behman Khan, His
Highness wisely declined their services, one of their number being Kurrum
Khan Barukzai, nephew of the above Sirdar’s Shagassee.
18. The want of rain has been felt everywhere, and I fear that the pros
pects m Cutchee, Beyla, and Kedj are anything but favorable. At Khelat,
wmeat and barley, which were selling last year at 27 seers and 1 J maunds per
rupee, are now sold at 10 ^ seers and 15 seers ; the poorer classes subsist prin
cipally on fru/t, only being able to afford flour two or three times a week.
19. This report may not be so interesting as others that have been
There must be re£l grounds for con- written, but will, I trust, be considered more
wide 06 bef ° re thi * c&n be said in a sa ti s factory An East India Company trading post. , as it describes a state of peace and
R. p. quiet that has not existed in Beloochistan for many
months, if not years.
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Sohrab Khan did this, and was
warned by me not to do it, but the
enmity between the two tribes is too
deep-seated to yield to any but sound
practical measures.
R. P.
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