Abstract: The volume consists of additions and corrections to the biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes given in
Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV) Persian Baluchistan, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Fars, Yezd and Laristan, compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.It also includes genealogical trees for certain entries.Published by the Government Central Press, Delhi, 1924.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 153; these numbers are printed or in pencil, and are located in the centre at the top of the recto side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front cover.
Abstract: The first edition of
Who's Who in Persia (Volume I) Khorasan, Sistan & the Kainat, compiled by General Staff, India, comprises a biographical dictionary of individuals connected with those regions in 1923.It also includes two genealogical trees outlining the pedigree of the Chiefs of Tun and Tabas, and the Rukn-ud-Dauleh family, showing their relationship to the Shahs of Persia.Published by the Government Central Press, Delhi.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 36; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The first edition of
Who's Who in Persia (Volume II), compiled by the General Staff, India, comprises a biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes connected with Persia in 1923.At the front of the volume (ff 4-7) it includes lists of:foreign representatives in Tehran;Persian representatives in foreign countries;Persian honorary members of various British Orders;Persian Cabinet members to 1920;new Persian Cabinet members from 2 March 1921;Persian Cabinet members from 5 June 1921.It also includes genealogical trees for certain entries.The volume was published by the Superintendent, Government Central Press, Simla.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 225; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The first edition of
Who's Who in Persia (Volume III) Arabistan, Luristan, Isfahan & Bakhtiari, compiled by the General Staff, India, comprises a biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes connected with those regions in 1922.It also includes a genealogical tree for the Bakhtiari Chiefs (folio 10).The volume was published by the Government Central Press, Simla, 1923.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 29; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The first edition of
Who's Who in Persia (Volume IV) Persian Baluchistan, Kerman, Bandar Abbas, Fars, Yezd and Laristan, compiled by the General Staff, India, comprises a biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes connected with those regions in 1923.It also includes genealogical trees for certain entries.The volume was published by the Superintendent, Government Central Press, Simla.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 89; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The volume details motor transport (‘M.T.’) routes in Persia [Iran]. The volume, which is numbered I, covers the main routes in Persia, and was produced by the General Staff, India. It was printed by M Abdul Hameed Khan, Manager of the Feroz Printing Works, Lahore, in 1942. An introduction (folio 3) states that the volume has been updated on the basis of reports received in the wake of the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia in August 1941.The volume comprises details of sixty-five routes, listed on the contents page, between various towns and cities in Persia. Details given for each route include:an overview (distance, number of stages, references to maps);a general report (classification of route, surface and grading, character of adjacent country, climatic effects, exceptional features, repair and supply facilities, water, fuel, fodder and grazing supplies);a detailed report (villages and other landmarks encountered, road classifications, distances).A handwritten annotation on folio 5 (author unknown) states that ‘distances are somewhat overestimated throughout this report.’ The volume includes a map in a pocket attached to the inside back cover (folio 246).Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 247; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The volume consists of corrections and additions to the biographical dictionary of individuals given in
Who's Who in Persia (Volume I) Khorasan, Sistan & the Kainat,compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.Published by the Government of India Press, Simla, 1924.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 13; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-13; these numbers are printed, and are not circled.
Abstract: The volume consists of corrections and additions to the biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes given in
Who's Who in Persia (Volume II), compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.Published by the Manager, Government of India Press, Simla, 1924.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 14; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-12; these numbers are printed, and are not circled.
Abstract: The volume consists of corrections and additions to the biographical dictionary of individuals, families, and tribes given in
Who's Who in Persia (Volume III) Arabistan, Luristan, Isfahan & Bakhtiari, compiled by the General Staff, India, from 1923.Published by the Manager, Government of India Press, Simla, 1924.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 6; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-6; these numbers are printed, and are not circled.
Abstract: The volume consists of reports on minor military operations in 'South Persia' contained in a despatch from the Inspector General, South Persia Rifles (Percy Molesworth Sykes) to the Chief of the General Staff, Army Headquarters, Simla. The reports recount operations against Labu Muhammadis, Chehar Radis and other 'robber tribes' of 'Northern Fars' and against the 'Saulat-ud-Daulah', Il Khani of the Qashqais', and 'Nasr-I-Divan Kalantar of Kazarun'. Many of the reports included were by the Deputy Inspector General, South Persia Rifles (Colonel Ernest Frederick Orton).There follow individual reports from commanding officers detailing the units involved, topography of the land on which the military operations took place, the villages and tribes attacked, description of military operation, tables of operational logistics and casualties sustained on both sides.The volume contains 17 maps and plans of the towns and villages attacked in the operations, giving such information as relief, settlement, hydrology, lines of communication and progress of battle:'Plan of villages - CHAH-HAQ and MIAN DASHT, CHAHAR-RAHI PUNITIVE EXPEDITION. APRIL, 1918' (folio 4)'ACTION OF DEH SHAIKH. 25th May 1918.' (folio 15)'Fight at DEH SHAIKH Map (17. C. B. 2.4.6) 25th May 1918.' (folio 17)'ACTION OF DEH SHAIKH. 25th May 1918. Decisive attack from Gardaneh Sagavi Kutal, 3 p.m.' (folio 18)'PLAN OF NEIGHBOURHOOD SHIRAZ' (folio 23)'AFIFABAD POST As when occupied by detachment on 9-6-18.' (folio 24)'Action of BULVARDI, near SHIRAZ. June 27th 1918.' (folio 30)'Action at CHINARINAZ (10th May 1918)' (folio 39)'ACTION NEAR HERAT-I-KHURREH' (11th May 1918) GUDAR-I-PIRZAD.' (folio 41)'PLAN SHEWING HILLS SOUTH OF ZIARAT VILLAGE.' (folio 43)'ACTION OF ZIARAT, SARCHAHAN VALLEY; 13-5-1918. From Khunsar River (folio 44)'ACTION OF KUH-I-KHAN. Against Charrahis 16-5-1918. From hill 1200 feet above , and N. of valley; looking South.' (folio 47)'ACTION OF CHINAR RAHDAR. 7th July 1918. Situation at 5-30 a. m., 7th July 1918.' (folio 61)'SKETCH MAP OF ABADEH.' (folio 74)'Sketch Map to Illustrate OPERATIONS TOWARDS FIRUZABAD (July 1918.)' (folio 82)'PERSIA. INDIA AND ADJACENT COUNTRIES. SHEET NO. 17' (folio 84)'ACTION NEAR FIRUZABAD. [23rd-24th July 1918].' (folio 85)Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 87; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: The volume is titled
Report on the Working of the Line of Communication and on the Withdrawal of the British Military Mission in East Persia, General Staff India. The volume is marked confidential and was printed in Delhi by Superintendent Government Printing, India, in 1921.The report is from the General Officer Commanding, Baluchistan District to the Chief of the General Staff; the report contains preliminary remarks on 'The withdrawal of the troops of the British Military Mission at and beyond Meshed, and of the Lines of Communication'. There follows the substantive report from the Inspector-General of Communications, East Persia, Duzdap to the General Staff, Baluchistan District, Quetta. This report is divided into two parts:Part I - 'A brief report on the working and organization of the Line of Communications, East Persia, in April 1920'Part II - 'The withdrawal' which has the following sub-sections: general; supply and transport services (including some special points for consideration); medical; ordnance; works; posts and telegraphs; vetinary.The report is accompanied by nine maps:'APPENDIX 1. SKETCH MAP SHOWING POSITION OF POST AND COMBINED OFFICES IN EAST PERSIA' (folio 10)'APPENDIX 1. L. OF C.E.P. INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM' (folio 12)'APPENDIX 2. AREA ON THE EAST PERSIA L. OF C. COMMON TO RAIDING (folio 15)'APPENDIX 1. GRAPHIC MAP ILLUSTRATING THE NORMAL SOURCES FROM WHICH THE TROOPS IN EAST PERSIA WERE SUPPLIED AND THE CONTINUOUS MOVEMENTS BY WHICH THE SUPPLIES WERE NORMALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE FORCE AT MESHED AND TO THE GARRISONS OF POSTS ON L. OF C.' (folio 18)'APPENDIX 1. LINES OF COMMUNICATION EAST PERSIA' (folio 33)'APPENDIX 3. DIAGRAM SHOWING POSITIONS OF TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH AND COMBINED OFFICES IN EAST PERSIA' (folio 35)'COLUMNS AND CONVOYS WOKRING IN CONNECTION WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM EAST PERSIA' (folio 55)'DAYS AFTER ZERO' (folio 62)'PLAN showing ORGANIZATION OF LINE OF COMMUNICATIONS (ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEFENCE TROOPS) (folio 77)Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 78; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the volume also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
Abstract: Military report on the Khurasan [Khurāsān] and Seistan [Sīstān] regions of Persia [Iran], with maps and illustrations. Produced by the General Staff, India, and published in Calcutta [Kolkata] by the Government of India Press, 1931. Marked for official use only.The report includes chapters on:a history of Khurasan and Seistanthe geography of Khurasan and Seistan (mountains, rivers, deserts, an alphabetical listing of towns) and climate (including assessments of the health risks associated with both regions)population (religion, tribes)resources (including crops, grazing, fuel, transport, and a note on horses and mules in Khurasan)armed forces (including a description of the Eastern Division of the Persian military, an Order of Battle, organisation, armaments, equipment, clothing, rations, training)aviation (detailing the organisation, personnel, equipment, aerodromes, etc., of the Persian Air Force)administration (municipal, police, justice, department of public instruction, revenue, roads and communications, census, post and telegraphs, sanitation)communications (railways, roads, types of motor transport in use, principal routes used by travellers from Meshed [Mashad] to Russian territory, telegraphs, telephones, wireless)An appendix includes a veterinary note on conditions in Khurasan and Seistan. The volume also includes four colour plates illustrating different badges associated with Persian army and police officers, and a number of maps and diagrammatic maps.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 75; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
