‘Persian Gulf – Death of Sheik Mahomed bin Zoosuf Chief of Nukheels by the hand of the Chief of Congoon – Vol: 5’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political 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]. These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2203/108134. The correspondents are 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. and Major Samuel Hennell, 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. . It is the fifth in a series of thirty items.

The item concerns the shooting of Sheik Mahomed ben Yoosoof, Chief of Nukheeloo [Shaikh Muḥammad bin Yūsuf, Shaikh of Nakhilu], by Sheik Houssein ben Jabarrah, Chief of Congoon [Shaikh Ḥusayn bin Jubārah, Shaikh of Kangan], and Hennell’s intention to consequently make Sheik Houssein liable for the compensation due from Sheik Mahomed to the British on account of seizing money from the agent of a British merchant.

The item contains a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 700/47, Coll[ection]: 18, Collection No 4 of No 37’.

Extent and format

1 item (5 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 651, and terminates at f 655 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 item 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/4/2203/108138

History of this record

Date(s)

9 Jan 1847-10 Mar 1847 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

CompensationAssassination

Places

Nukheeloo

People & organisations

Political ResidentShaikh of NakhīlūGovernment of BombayShaikh of Kangan

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‘Persian Gulf – Death of Sheik Mahomed bin Zoosuf Chief of Nukheels by the hand of the Chief of Congoon – Vol: 5’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2203/108138, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100098572353.0x000001> [accessed 29 September 2024]

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