Malek Mansur Qashqai
Born
about 1907, second son of Soulat ed Douleh, Sardar Asha’er. Tall and lithe,
hawk-like appearance, very attractive personality, talks much but lowly and
tends to repeat himself. Derives useful position of privilege and influence
among Boir Ahmadi having spent his boyhood among them. Education American
College Tehran, Brasenose College, Oxford, Reading University (agriculture).
Joined his brother Mohammad Hossein in Berlin just before the outbreak of the
war. Speaks good English, German, a little French, Turkish, Turki and Persian.
Reported to be loved by the tribespeople where Naser is feared. Devoted to
tribal pursuits of shooting and riding. Says his only ambition is to be a farmer
and that he must either live with the tribe or go to Europe as he can not
tolerate the life of a townsman in Persia. Declares that he will do his utmost
to oppose any Government attempt at interference with the tribe and that he is
prepared to fight the Army. Called a “dervish” by Shiraz townspeople.
Lieut. G. F. Magee, The Tribes of Fars, Simla:
Government of India Press, 1948, p. 17.
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