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southwestern Bushehr province was held on Saturday, a local tourism official has said.The tour, which was the first of its kind, focused on
the tour, the guides also gave an overview of Rais Ali Delvari, a national hero who organized popular resistance against the British troops
identify its positive aspects, strengthen them, and also provide a suitable solution to resolve any shortcomings in this regard, he
mentioned.Rais Ali Delvari, whose martyrdom anniversary is celebrated as the national day of resistance on Shahrivar 12 (which fell on
September 3 this year), was born in 1882 in Delvar, a small village in Bushehr
He was martyred in 1915 at the age of 33 in a fierce clash with British aggressors in Bushehr.Though Persia (Iran) declared the state of
neutrality in World War I, it became divided into northern and southern spheres of influence under the Anglo-Russian Treaty of 1907 as the
country was deemed a great source of interest due to its significant oil reserve and strategic geography.The treaty, however, was widely
viewed by Iranians as having made the nation into nothing more than a British and Russian protectorate, so countless local uprisings
occurred against the British and Russian forces from the north to the south.In northern Iran, the Jangal Movement of Gilan was the main
indigenous resistance against the foreign occupiers, and in southern parts, Tangistani amongst other tribes constituted the main resisting
power against the British Empire.On the eve of World War I, Germany established the Intelligence Bureau for the East for the Central Powers,
intending to promote and sustain anti-colonial movements and nationalist agitations in British India, Persia, and Egypt
wedge between Russia and the British forces.That was the time when Delvari with the help of Wassmuss was formulating a general Anti-British
The Iranian hero was, ultimately, killed by Anglo-Indian forces following months of bloody clashes.With over 6,000 years of history and
centers.Besides its cultural heritage, beautiful beaches and lush palm groves make it an attractive destination for world travelers.The
historical and architectural monuments of Bushehr include Islamic buildings like mosques and praying centers, mansions, old towers, castles,
as well as gardens.When it comes to cultural attractions, there are many historical mounds in Bushehr including Tall-e Khandaq with Sassanid
architectural style, Tall-e Marv located near an Achaemenid Palace, and Qajar era Malek al-Tojar Mansion
Qajar era Kazeruni Mansion, which has been inscribed on the World Heritage List, is another attraction that world travelers love to see
among various ancient sites.ABU/AM
