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'File 19/116 VII (C 21) Oppression of Bahrain subjects by the ruling family: miscellaneous correspondence' [‎11r] (23/250)

The record is made up of 1 file (121 folios). It was created in 3 Jan 1922-17 Aug 1925. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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and his 'onlly would bo alamod and woul 5 n^nd th- lr waye.
If hovfovor thio lo not connldorod suitable I would suggest
that the Sheikh should be informed that nrny oorTplainto
havo boon received of tho tyranny oxordood on Ms subjects
by hlrasolf and Ms fanlly, nnd that the Oovemnent as pro
tecting power cannot aoqulosce In such abuse of* wit'^orlty,
and that therefore thoy havo authorized the 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.
to intorveno When glaring casoa of oppression are Im brought
to his notice, Ind extond British protection tor!porarlly to
tho oppressed party pending enquiry into his case#
'itois is only a palliative noasur^ o^ course and wi" 1 !
cause friction between tho HhelTrh and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. ,
but the present state of affairs ruts the 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.
as representative of the Pro tooting Power in an extremely
invidious position# Bahrain subjects naturally look to hira
to inprovo tholr position, and it is very difficult for him
to refuse to asnist victlns of such gross oppression as are
instanced in sone of the enses nentionod in tho enclosure
to tills lett' r« '
I have tho honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.

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This file contains correspondence that relates primarily to Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa and an Egyptian individual referred to as Mullah Hafiz (Hafidh).

Abdullah's responsibility for a number of abuses committed against the native population of Bahrain (the Baharna) is discussed as is Hafiz's role as Abdullah's 'right-hand man' (folio 94) in these actions. Hafiz's expulsion from Bahrain and subsequent travels around the region are discussed, including his appointment as a member of the Nejd delegation to Bahrain by Bin Saud. A copy of Hafiz's Sultanate of Nejd Passport is contained on folio 93.

Other topics discussed include the activities in Bahrain of local trader and prominent figure, Yusuf Kanoo, the 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. Clive Daly's desire for leave and an idea for Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to visit Britain with him.

Also included are a letter from the British Consulate in Syria regarding an article that appeared in the Syrian press attacking the British role in Bahrain and an interview with Shaikh Hamad upon his return from Britain that was published in the 'Times of Mesopotamia' in 1925.

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1 file (121 folios)
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File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.

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Unbound, loose sheets in a file. Foliation starts on first page of the volume and continues to the last page of writing. Foliation in pencil numbers in top right corner of recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. . Additional inconsistent foliation starts with 3 on folio 1. Some of the numbers in this sequence appear to have been rubbed out but traces remain. The following foliation errors occur: instead of f.88 we have f.88A and f.88B; f.107 is followed by f.107A.

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