Thursday, September 21, 2017

Abdullah Khan Qashqai (Lieut. G. F. Magee, [1945] 1948)

Abdollah Qashqai



Born about 1929. Eldest son of Naser Qashqai. Still a pampered youth at the age of sixteen. Tall for his age with much personal dignity. Commands respect in the tribes and at the time of migration is given, by his father, a share of responsibility for ensuring security. Excellent shot. Took part in the battle of Semirom 1943. Left Fars for Tehran October 1945 with object of proceeding to England for education.



Lieut. G. F. Magee, The Tribes of Fars, Simla: Government of India Press, 1948, p. 18.

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