‘Affairs in Persia’

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Enclosures no. 2-4 to a despatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 12 January 1848. The enclosures are dated 4 October-15 November 1847. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in Persia [Iran] and beyond, including:

• The intention of Bahmen Meerza [Bahman Mirza Qajar] to resign as Governor of Azerbijan [Iranian Azerbaijan, the spelling Azubejan is also used] and settle in Tabreez [Tabriz]
• An attempted insurrection in Kelat [Khanate of Kalat] led by Jaffer Koolee Khan [Jafar Quli Khan]
• A report that Persia had concluded a treaty of commerce with France, which was denied by the Persian Prime Minister Hajee Meerza Aghassee [Haji Mirza Aqasi]
• The plunder of Meshed [Mashhad] by Persian troops and retaliation by the local populace
• Attempts to discover the fate of Lieutenant Wyburd [William Henry Wybard], believed to have been imprisoned in Bokhara [Emirate of Bukhara].

The primary correspondents are: the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to Persia; the Chargé d’Affaires to Persia; the British Consul, Tabriz; and Bahmen Meerza.

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1 item (28 folios)

It is part of

'ENCLOSURES TO SECRET LETTERS FROM BOMBAY', Vol 91

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Ref: IOR/L/PS/5/453

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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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Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/L/PS/5/453, ff 10-37

History of this record

Date(s)

12 Jan 1848 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

TreatiesInsurrections

Places

PersiaEmirate of BukharaKhanate of Kalat

People & organisations

HM Ambassador to IranPrime Minister to the Shah of PersiaGovernor of AzerbijanBritish ConsulHM Chargé d'Affaires to IranWilliam Henry Wybard

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