Affairs in Herat [‎387r] (29/220)

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Enclosure nos. 3-33 to a despatch from the Secret Department, 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. [Mumbai]. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to events in Herat, and its status after the withdrawal of Persian occupation at the end of the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-57. Subjects covered include:

• An unsuccessful rebellion in Herat
• A Russian envoy arriving at Candahar [Kandahar, Afghanistan] with the intention of continuing to Herat
• The importance of improving Herat’s defences if it is to remain independent
• A Persian [Iranian] attack on Merv, successfully defended by the Takkeh Toorkomans [Teke Turkmen]
• Competing claims over Seistan [Sistan] by the rulers of Candahar, Herat and Persia [Iran]
• The dissolution and final report (included on ff 471-480) of the British Commission to Herat.

The primary correspondent is the Chief Commissioner, Herat. Other correspondents include: Dost Mahomed, Ameer of Cabul [Dūst Muḥammad Khān Bārakzāy, Amīr of Afghanistan]; Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. Foujdar Khan [ Nawwāb An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. Fūjdār Khān], British Vakeel [agent] at Cabul [Kabul]; HM Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary A diplomatic representative who ranks below an ambassador. The term can be shortened to 'envoy'. to Persia; and the Government of India.

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