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THE IRAN LEAGUE QUARTERLY
Vol. IV ] OCTOBER 1933 [ No. 1
THE EDITOR'S NOTES
Afghanistan in Mourning
The world has heard with shock the appalling news
of the assassination of the King of Afghanistan. H. M.
Nadirshah had proved himself a 'successful and sagacious
administrator, and the wonderful progress the country made
during his short regime, gave promise of still greater achieve-
ment in the future. One is really sorry that so useful a career
has been cut short so suddenly, and Afghanistan is again on
the verge of uncertainties.
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Some Persian Losses
We regret to have to note the passing away early in Sep-
Coionei Habibui* tember of Colonel Habibullakhan, the father
lakhan 0f H Mirza Hasan Khan Pirnazar, the
Persian Consul in Bombay. Having played his part well in the
army, he had his share in forming modern Iran, and he leaves
behind worthy sons to carry on his work and to serve her with
ability and in the fulness of loyalty.
There also passed away in July last, Mirza Huseinkhan
Muaqqar who was a useful and guiding member
Huseinkhan 0f the Persian Parliament for a number of years
Muaqqar
and also the founder of some most beneficjla |
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