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'File 26/185 V (F 96) Shaikh of Mohammerah' [‎169r] (345/472)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (233 folios). It was created in 17 Nov 1939-16 Nov 1946. It was written in English, Arabic and Persian. 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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Translation of letter dated 26.6.46 from Abdulla ^
Shaikh Khaza'al, Kuwait, to the Hon'ble the Politics,l
Resident, on tour, Kuwait, through H.M's Political
Agent, Kuwait.
After Compliments,
'tour Excellency is /veil aware that the injustice and
tyranny drove me out of my country Sc birthplace, AraMsLan ;
oome years ajo. I believed that Iran would be a real democ
ratic government, after the removal of the tyrant Ruler,
Redha rahlavi. But als| the situation in Iran has detero-
ratei and disorders have dominated the country due to the
activities of the false democratic party, i.e. TUI^A, the
party which is ^roring in power, and which is enforcing its
demands and compe^lr^ the government to accept itc unjust
proposals. The purpose of the destructive propaganda of the
said party is to betray the people and rob them of their
property and lands.
I have already made many statements and have submitted
my complaints together with those of my countrymen, the Arabs
of Arabistan, ( who authorised me to negotiate with all
authorities, regarding their nationality, freedom & rights,
of which they have been deprived ) to the authorities of
your Jreat jovernm^nt, requesting them to help us, because
I believe we hav~ rl^ht to administer our own rxf^irs
and obtain our freedom. I even mentioned this to H.E. your
predecessor, when I had the honour of meeting him.
The position is worsening and the situation has be
come critical. Our self-respect is bein^ threatened both
materially and spiritually due to the increase in power
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of that tyrant party. 1/therefore obliged to'remind you
of the loyalty and faithfulness of my late father, ( Sir
Shaikh Khaza'al) and of the promises and friendship.
I also appeal in view of my personal loyalty and sincerity
vhich I proved or occasions under different! criditions
I request you to do us justice and treat our case with
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The volume contains correspondence pertaining to the relatives of the late Shaikh of Khuzestan, Khaz‘al Āl Ka‘bī. The correspondents include the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. at Bahrain, 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. at Kuwait, Government of India, Foreign Office, 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. , British Ambassador in Tehran, British Ambassador in Baghdad, Middle East Office at Cairo, British Consul General at Ahwaz, Vice Consul at Korramshahr, and two of Khaz‘al's sons, Abdullah [‘Abdullah bin Khaz‘al Āl Ka‘bī] and Chassib [Jāsib bin Khaz‘al Āl Ka‘bī].

The matters covered in the volume include:

  • compensation to be paid to the heirs of Sheikh Ahmad of Kuwait and Sheikh Khaz‘al for taxes [ istiḥlāk ] paid on estates that they should have been exempt from;
  • the intrigues and actions of Khaz‘al's sons, ‘Abdullah and Jāsib, including small-scale incursions into Khuzistan [Khūzestān] from Iraq and attempts to garner Arab and British support for their return to power in Khuzistan;
  • where to settle ‘Abdullah after his return from Persia.

Folios 64-69 are letters in Arabic, signed by several of the heads of leading Arab families in the region, petitioning the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. for help against Persian oppression.

Folios 214-228 are internal office notes.

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1 volume (233 folios)
Arrangement

The volume is arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: There is an incomplete foliation sequence and a complete foliation sequence. The complete sequence, which should be used for referencing, is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the title page, on number 1, and ends on the last folio of writing, on number 228. There are the following irregularities: folio 1 is followed by folio 1A. It should be noted that folio 67 is contained in an envelope which is attached to the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of folio 66, and folios 71-72 are in an envelope which is attached to the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. of folio 70.

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English, Arabic and Persian in Latin and Arabic script
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