Mehdi Khan II
(Mushir-ul-Mulk)
Born
about 1875. Eldest son of Prince Ala-us-Saltanah. Held the title of
Muin-ul-Vazarah until 1905, and the title of Majd-us-Saltanah until November
1907, when he received the present title. Acted as his father’s Secretary in
London for several years and was Charge d’Affaires during his father’s absence
in 1904-05. Was educated at University College School. Was Charge d’Affaires in
London from April 1906 when his father returned to Persia and became Minister
for Foreign Affairs. Appointed Minister Resident in London, November 1908.
Appointed Minister Plenipotentiary in London, May 1911. Assumed title of
Ala-us-Saltanah in March 1919. G.C.V.O. (1919).
Who's Who in Persia (Volume II). Simla:
Superintendent, Government Central Press, 1923, p. 202.
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