‘Affairs of the Pachalic of Bagdad’ [71v] (108/206)
The record is made up of 1 item (103 folios). It was created in 14 Aug 1816-7 Jan 1819. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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This item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, letters to and from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. [Mumbai]. It mostly features reports sent by Claudius James Rich, Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. .
The main topics covered are:
- The deposition of Saed [Said] Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Bagdad [Baghdad], and his replacement by Daoud [Dawud] Effendi [referred to as Daoud Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. following his accession to the Pashalic]
- The situation of the British Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in Bagdad during the succession, including appeals received for advice, support and protection from Saed Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. and other leading figures and officials
- Daoud Pasha’s consolidation of power, including his alleged bad treatment of leading officials and merchants in Bagdad; his relations with the Montifick [Montafiq] Arabs; the influence of Persia [Iran] on the Pasha’s Government; and the commendation received from Mahmud II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
Other topics that feature in the item are:
- The deposition of the Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. of Mousul [Mosul], and his earlier role during the succession in Bagdad
- The arrival in Bagdad of Zemaun [Zaman] Shah, the former ruler of Afghanistan, and his request for British assistance to aid him in recovering his position
- The appointment of a new vaivode [voyvoda] in Mardin
- The progress of the military campaign against the Wahabees [Wahhabis] led by Ibrahim Pacha [ Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. ], son of Muhammad Ali Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , Viceroy of Egypt
- Concerns about French activities in Bagdad and India.
The title page (f 18) of the item contains the following references: ‘Political No. 4, 1819/20, Draft 100’ and ‘Examiner’s Office December 1819’.
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- 1 item (103 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at 18, and terminates at 120, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.
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- ‘Affairs of the Pachalic of Bagdad’
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- 18r:61r, 62v:83r, 88v:111v, 113v:120v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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