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Complaint letter asking for justice
A group of elders complain to the addressee about how their nomadic tribe is prevented from accessing their winter pastures by Timur Khan's actions. Also, they mention the unacceptable marriage of Zawq ‘Ali’s wife (daughter of Shahnah (sheriff) Ghulam) and Muhammad (son of Shahnah (sheriff) Haydar), and ask the addressee for justice.
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Copy of letter from Fatimah Khanum to head of Customs House
The writer talks about the road construction on the fields belonging to his son, ‘Inayat Allah Khan, despite his wishes, and requests it be prevented. Water is also being prevented from coming to the farms which is brutal for the peasants. The writer also discusses the seizing of Sar Firuzabad farms. The author asks the addressee for justice and an investigation.
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Documents related to the conflict between the villages of Kahal and Alanjiq in Azarbayjan, 1869-1941
Documents related to the conflict between two villages of Kahal and Alanjiq in Azarbayjan, arising from disputes over land boundaries and the right to water. The conflict that proceeded over years is judged by the elders of the villages, government officials, landlords, and agreements are signed and sealed by the opposing parties. However, protests, petitions, transgressions of the borders and abuses of water rights. These become subjects of some of the reports and documents listed in this item.