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. * * * 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