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For questions please e-mail us: info@voyager-press.comPhone toll-free 1-888-656-2006 Author: GOLDSMID, Major F. J. Title: Diary of Proceedings of the Mission into Mekran for Political and Survey Purposes, from the 12th to the 19th December, 1861. Publisher: London: Royal Geographical Society, 1863. Notes: Goldsmid's detailed expedition survey paves the way for British interests: Makran would be a part of the British Empire by 1873. Pacey diary entry format gives shape to a compelling narrative featuring interviews with the Djam of Beyla at Sonmeanee; marches from Buddo to Churr, Churr to Mount Por, the Haros range and the Sharáwaree; camp at Aghor; ascent of the Hinglaj Mountain; Shir Koomb to Guddhghur; Munhejee to Ormara; Ormara to Butt Khor; an encounter with the friendly Bezunjo, etc. Excerpt from the text: "Among the strange sights witnessed during our journey along this wild and barren, but not uninteresting coast, perhaps the most notable were the temple Hinglaj and the mud volcanoes near Ormara... Quitting our route just beyond Aghor, I proceeded with two guides up a narrow valley to the left.. A walk of about a mile up a not very steep incline brought us to the Assa Poora, a bed of a stream now dry, where visitors and pilgrims usually encamp... we observed the place of sacrifice. The hollow in the hill visible hence was smeared with the blood of slaughtered animals offered to the goddess Kalee; the remaining space was filled up with the red hieroglyphical signs of the 'Tillook.' From this place to the temple itself many of the stones under foot were stained with blood..."End Excerpt. Towards the beginning of the 16th century the Portuguese found their way to India and captured several places along the Makran coast. They never penetrated inland and were unable to establish anything more than heavily defended military bases at various points. In 1581 they destroyed Gwadar and Pasni by burning them to the ground. In the 18th century, Makran came gradually under the control of the Kalat Khanate, which was ruled then by Nasir Khan I. It was not until the 19th century that the British got interested in this area during the time of the First Afghan War in 1838. An expedition was sent into the area to pave way for the building of the Indo-European telegraph line, which passed through Makran. On its completion in 1863, Major Goldsmith was posted to Gwadar as Assistant Political Agent. In 1872, a firm boundary between Persia and British Baluchistan was established and Makran became a part of the British Empire. Karachi is the largest city and former capital of Pakistan, situated in South East Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea near the Indus River delta. The capital of Sind province, it is Pakistan's chief seaport. Baluchistan is situated in Pakistan, bounded by Iran on the west, Afghanistan on the north, and the Makran coast of the Arabian Sea on the south. Quetta is the capital. For More MIDDLE EAST items click here Condition: 34 pages. Plus a Fold-Out Colour Map measuring approximately 6 inches x 21 inches. Very Good condition. This is the original account printed in the 1800's, and NOT a reprint. These original text pages have been attractively bound in booklet style in modern blue paper covers with label.
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