Enclosure in Letter from Harford Jones to Henry Dundas of 31 Oct 1798
Date:
1798/1798
Description:
Abstract: A copy of a report in French from Caboul [Kabul] received by Harford Jones, Resident in Bagdad [Baghdad], from merchants of Constantinople [Istanbul] in Bagdad trading with Caboul and Candahar [Kandahar] on 20 October 1798.The report states that Zeman Shah [Zamān Shāh Durrānī, Ruler of Afghanistan] has driven his brothers from Herat into Persia [Iran], while a son of Zeman Shah has taken over the government of Herat. It also states that Zeman Shah is believed to be preparing a campaign in India, possibly with the support of Indian states.The report was enclosed in the Jones's letter to Henry Dundas, Secretary of State for War, dated 31 October 1798 (IOR/L/PS/9/76/43 and 44).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)