IOR/L/PS/10/1169/1

The item comprises batches of printed correspondence relating to political and economic affairs in Persia [Iran]. The batches were sent as enclosures by the Government of India, Foreign and Political Department, to the India Office, London. The printed correspondence is principally between officials at the British Legation, Tehran, the Foreign Office, London, and the Government of India, Foreign and Political Department, and dates from 24 October 1925 to 5 August 1926.

The papers cover a wide range of subjects, including:

• The dissolution of the Kadjar [Qājār] dynasty and the accession to the throne of Reza Shah [Reżā Shāh Pahlavī], and amendments to the constitutional law to reflect these changes
• Matters relating to trade, particularly with Russia
• Diplomatic affairs, including recognition of the new regime by foreign diplomatic powers in Persia
• Russo-Persian relations, including disputes over Caspian fisheries and Britain's concerns over Bolshevik [Soviet] influence in Persia
• Governmental and legislative matters including ministerial changes, elections to the Majlis [legislative assembly], and the passing of bills
• Unrest and outright rebellion within the Persian Army owing to suspected corruption among military leaders, particularly in Khorasan and Azerbaijan provinces.

Additional correspondence, included as enclosures, originates from: British political, military and diplomatic officials from throughout Persia and the surrounding region; British diplomatic representatives in Europe; and Persian Government officials.

The French language material consists of correspondence to and from Persian Government officials.