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Curstaidh Reid
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In 1830s Persia, ill-considered favours by a British official put his successor in a tight spot
James Morison, who took over as Resident, was taken aback by the amount of money and valuable objects in the treasury.
Curstaidh Reid
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In 18th century, the British let a Persian prince get away with murder
The British thought treating prince Najaf as a common criminal would be an insult to the court of Persia.
Curstaidh Reid