Ardashir Khan Kashkuli
Born
about 1892. Second son of late Iskander Khan, who was son of Karim Beg, of the
Kashkuli clan of Qashqai. Thus nephew of Ghulam Husain Khan and brother of
Isfandiar Khan Kashkuli. Thought by Mr. Smart to have been the youth who shot
and wounded him in the attack by Kashkulis on the Central India Horse escorting
Mr. Smart to Shiraz December 22nd, 1911. Noted for his participation
in robberies and raids of Kashkulis on Shiraz and Isfahan roads 1912-17. His
and his brother’s following in the clan is small. Married sister of late
Muhammad Ali Khan Kashkuli. Cruel by disposition. Knows a little English, and
more astute than others of the family.
Additions and Corrections to Who's Who in Persia
(Volume IV), General Staff, India, Delhi: Government Central Press, 1924, pp.
19―20.
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