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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [426r] (856/1044)
The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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good. The declaration of war between the Turks and the Balkan States has, how
ever, practically paralyzed the pearl market, and it is anticipated that many Arab
Coast dealers will go bankrupt. The consignments sent to India before the war
have not yet been sold, and the Banks in Bombay, it is said, decline to make
payments or undertake the despatch of pearls to London or elsewhere as long as
the war continues.
Bahrain.
1st to 31st October.
975. With reference to pargraph 851, news from Hasa states that Shaikh Local Officials.
Muhammad was given every assistance by the Turkish authorities in travelling
from Oqair to Hofuf. He arrived at Hofuf on the Sultan’s birthday. He was
honourably received by the Mutasarrif and the Turkish Military Commander
and visits were exchanged. He was also warmly received and entertained by
others. Abdul Aziz bin Sand is said to be going to send his brother to meet
Sheikh Muhammad, and is preparing to make him handsome presents.
976. Shaikh Isa is arranging to send a horse to Shaikh Sultan of Baraimi.
The latter sent a request for the gift and a man to receive it.
977. — Qatif .—Muhammad Taufiq Effendi, Qaim Muqam of Qatif, arrived at
Bahrain on the 15th of October and left for Basrah on the 20th on board SS.
“ Baroda.” While here he stayed with Abdur Bahman Qasaibi. It is stated that
he is going on three months’ leave, and that during his absence Ali bin Mansur
bin Akhwan, Rais-i-Baladiyeh of Qatif will officiate for him.
978. With reference to paragraph 858, the return of Isa tin Ahmad Dosiri Local Govem-
to Bahrain has been notified in a separate despatch. Shaikh Ahmad on his visit ment -
was very handsomely entertained by Shaikh Qasim bin Muhammad
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, who
feasted him and gave him a valuable horse ($1,000), and other cattle.
The Turkish authorities also prepared to receive Shaikh Hamad at Tarut,
but he declined the invitation on the pretext of want of time. Shaikh Hamad
and party returned to Bahrain on 7th October 1912.
The Mission of Shaikh Hamad is criticised in some quarters as an undignified
condescension on the part of the Bahrain Government.
979. A reconciliation has been effected between Shaikh Hamad bin Muhammad
and Shaikh Isa. The former is now collecting money from friends and acquain
tances to spend on repairing his house. He is also receiving pecuniary help from
Shaikh Isa.
980. The question of the supply of butcher meat, under the Shaikh’s monopo
lies, continues to give rise to trouble and quarrelling. j
In the latest instance, the undue influence of Shaikh Ali bin Ahmad on Ahmad
bin Salum. the Contractor’s Agent, was the cause of the disturbance. Shaikh
Ahmed bin Mahza’ intervened and the Contractor’s Agent was imprisoned by Shaikh
Isa, but was released at the instance of his wife.
Haii Muqbil approached both Shaikh Isa and Shaikh Qasim ; the latter went to
Shaikh Hamad who, however, threatened Ahmad bin Mahza’. Muqbil is said to
have asked Shaikh Isa to re-appoint Ahmed Samak as Contractor for goats
Shaikh Isa said the merchants were ioo]/, they had just petitioned to be rid of Ahmed ^
Samak, and were now wanting him back again.
The granting of monopolies for the sale of meat is vicious, and, as long as it
continues, there will be trouble.
981. Shaikh Isa recently sent money to the Qazi Shaikh Qasim and asked him
to procure reliable men to act as night watchmen in Manama. This was the result
of complaints made by 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.
regarding the house-breaking, shooting
and general disorderliness which have recently been going on at night to the dis
content and alarm of honest house-holders.
The Shia Qazi was reduced to hiring a man to beat an empty kerosine-oil tin
in his house all night to frighten away thieves.
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The file consists of reports of news received by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the 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. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled by 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by the Officiating 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. , the Deputy 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. or the First Assistant Resident.
They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.
The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.
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- 1 volume (518 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2297 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- Title
- File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:519v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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