Ziad Khan
Born
1897. Assisted his brother, Hossein Khan, in his operations (See HISTORY). In
1932 built himself a house in Mehr-e Gerd and remained there until 1935 when he
came south to assist the Military Governor. The tribe was under his control at that
time. From 1935 to 1937 he accompanied the tribe on migration. Then regulations
prohibiting the migration were enforced and he remained in the summer quarters
until, after the fall of Reza Shah, he rejoined the tribe. Talks with a slight
stutter and appears a mild, fatherly person but is reputed to be very mean. Is
believed to smoke opium. Took part in the 1943 battle against the Government
forces at Semirom. As the leader of one of the most powerful Qashqai sub-tribes
has considerable political influence. Has offered his services to the British
Government. Has or had land dispute with Naser Khan.
Lieut. G.
F. Magee, The Tribes of Fars, Simla: Government of India Press, 1948, p. 28.
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