Abul Qasim Khan Qaragozlu
The
grandson of the late Nassir-el-Mulk, Mahmud Khan, and son of Abdullah Khan, of
the Karaguzlu tribe of Hamadan. Went to Europe in 1878. Was educated at Balliol
College, Oxford, and after taking his degree, returned to Persia when his
grandfather was minister for Foreign Affairs. He then accompanied the latter to
Khorassan during his term of office as governor-general of that province, and
received the title of Mushir-i-Huzur. On his grandfather’s death he obtained
his present title, and was one of Nassir-ed-Din Shah’s suite on that monarch’s
last visit to Europe. Returned to Persia with the order of K.C.M.G. In November
1896, was appointed chief of arsenals. In the spring of 1897 was sent on a
special mission to several European courts to announce the accession of
Muzaffar-ed-Din Dhah. Received the G.C.M.G. in the same year.
Is
highly educated, and is probably one of the most capable men in Persia. His
relations with H.M.’s Legation in Teheran have always been of the most cordial
nature. Is a member of the Council.
Age
about 40; rank, Amir-i-Tuman; speaks English, French, and German.
British Library: India Office Records and Private
Papers, ‘Biographical Notes’, IOR/R/15/1/746, p. 431.
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