... the Afghans Herat was then independent both of Persia and of the rulers of Cabul, but it was coveted by Mahomed Mina. the Persian Shah. It was' a curious accident that then saved Herat from absorption into the Persian monarchy. A young English officer chanced ...

... the firss 10 months of the eurrent financial year show a deflciency of £70,000. Tux Sultan of Tarkey has 300 wives, the Persian Shah 400, the King of Siam 600, and the King of Ashantee 3.000. Lown Sauispesy bas now practically recovered from his severe ...