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The remains of the above bridge [seen in print 99] after a slight rise of the Ngawchang Hka, looking up stream from the left bank. The rock over which water is pouring formed one of the piers of the original bridge. Photographer: Unknown
Correspondence, Telegrams and Notes on Persia, 1917-1919: Situation in Persia
Scope & Content:
This file contains material relating to a review of politico-military conditions in Persia [Iran], following the revelation of Turkish plans to invade Persia in order to reach Afghanistan, which would in turn have threatened the British Empire in India.
This file contains material relating to the South Persia Rifles, southern Persia [Iran], the Bakhtiari [Bakhtiyari] Tribe and the oil fields developed by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC). It includes: A table showing the disposition of troops in southern Persia in December 1917 The capture of...
Looking east up the valley of the Ngawchang Hka from Htawmshing village. The Ngawchang Hka flows south and then west round far spur which falls from the left. Photographer: Unknown
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View looking along the valley, showing terrace cultivation of rice, and with the relative positions of Chijaw, Gawyawn and Nazung marked on the print.