Copy of a Translation of Firman from the King of Persia, and of an Annexed Commercial Treaty, Concluded by the Prime Minister of Persia and Captain John Malcolm, Representative of the Government of India
Copy of a Translation of Firman from the King of Persia, and of an Annexed Commercial Treaty, Concluded by the Prime Minister of Persia and Captain John Malcolm, Representative of the Government of India
Copy of a Translation of Firman from the King of Persia, and of an Annexed Commercial Treaty, Concluded by the Prime Minister of Persia and Captain John Malcolm, Representative of the Government of India
Abstract: A copy of a translation of a firman [edict] from Fatteh Ali Shauh [Fath-'Ali Shāh Qājār] of Persia [Iran] proclaiming a treaty with Britain; and an annexed copy of the treaty. The treaty was signed between Ibraheem Khaun [Hāji Ibrāhīm Khān Zand Kalāntar Shīrāzī], Prime Minister (Sadr-e 'Azam) of Persia, and Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Supreme Government of India to Persia, and dated Sha’ban 1215/January 1801.The stipulations of the treaty cover commercial relations, including the rights of merchants from each country to travel and trade safely in the other’s territory; protection from the Persian Government for British merchants; the recovery of debt; the rights of British subjects to settle and own property in Persia and their rights over Persian domestic servants; mutual assistance to damaged or sunken ships in each country’s ports; and duties on some metals and broadcloth.Physical description: 1 item (8 folios)