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study and analysis of the goals and functions of British consulates in Khuzestan (1889-1925).
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Sayyed kazem Mousavi saad   , Abu alhasan Fayyaz Anoush * |
| University of Isfahan , amir.anush2016@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (4 Views) |
From the late nineteenth century onwards, the defense of India’s strategic interests and the economic exploitation of Khuzestan’s resources and trade routes formed the two main pillars of British policy in this province. In pursuit of these objectives, Britain established important political centers known as consulates.
This research, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and utilizing library and archival sources, seeks to answer the following question: What functions did the British consulates in Khuzestan serve? The findings indicate that, in addition to their political and economic missions, the consulates intervened in the cultural, social, and military affairs of the region. These interventions included securing the safety of routes, supporting British companies, negotiating with Sheikhs and Khans, and even establishing schools and clinics to win the trust of the local population. The findings reveal that consuls effectively played the role of an unofficial advisor and ruler of the province, fostering British influence within the local structure and paving the way for Khuzestan’s political and economic dependence on colonial interests.
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| Keywords: Khuzestan, Britain, Consulate, Bakhtiari Tribe, Sheikh Khazal, Function |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Iran History/ Qajar Period
Received: 2025/06/1 | Revised: 2026/01/20 | Accepted: 2025/10/2 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/01/20 | Published: 2025/10/2 | ePublished: 2025/10/2
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