‘Persian Gulf - Nedjd - Invasion of - by Sheik Khaled.’

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This item consists of copies of correspondence and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, letters 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] to the East India Company Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. .

The item concerns two military campaigns conducted by Egyptian forces in the Arabian Peninsula. The first campaign is in Nedgd [Najd], is led by Sheikh Khaled bin Saud [Shaikh Khālid bin Sa'ūd Āl Sa'ūd], and aims at conquering the territories of Sheik Fysul ben Toorkee [Amīr Fayṣal bin Turkī bin 'Abdullāh Āl Sa'ūd], the Wahabee [Wahhabi] chief [Emir of Najd]. Reports on the progress of this campaign are provided by local sources in the Gulf, in particular by Mirza Mahamed Ally [ Mīrzā A title of honour originally applied to princes, later to military leaders, and later still to secretaries, chieftains, and other ‘gentlemen’. Muḥammad 'Alī], the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Bahrein [Bahrain], and the possible implications for the eastern Arabian coast are discussed.

The second campaign, led by Abrahim Pacha [Ibrahim Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Kavali] is focused in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. The item contains: reports of the Egyptian conquest of Tauz [Taizz, also referred to as Taas in the item]; the plans of the Imaum of Senna [Imam of Sana’a] with support from the Aseer [Asir] tribe, to launch counter attacks on Tauz and Mocha; the conditions in Mocha; and the suggestion to keep HMS Euphrates stationed in the Red Sea to protect British property and trade in Mocha.

The primary correspondents are: Captain Samuel Hennell, Officiating Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; John Pollard Willoughby, Secretary to Government, Bombay; Mirza Mahamed Ally; and Rear Admiral Sir Charles Malcolm, Superintendent of the Indian Navy.

The item contains a table of contents (f 526), and the title page (f 525) contains the following references: ‘P C [Previous Communication] 2196, No. 10, Draft 573-1838, Collection No. 10 of No. 32’ and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (38 folios)

Arrangement

There is no chronological order.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 525 and terminates at f 562, 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.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/1699/68472

History of this record

Date(s)

27 Jan 1837-28 Feb 1838 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bom Pol 29 Aug 1838, draft 513/1838, IOR/E/4/1063 p 436. See also

Bom Pol 29 Aug 1838, draft 513/1838, IOR/E/4/1063 p 436. See also

IOR/F/4/1516/59859

Subjects

Military campaigns

Places

MochaNedgdTauzTaas

People & organisations

Native AgentGovernment of BombayEmir of NajdSuperintendent of the Indian NavyIbrāhīm KavaliAsir (Tribe)

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