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File 522/1922 Pt 7 'Bahrain: Persian claim to sovereignty; Persian Treaty negotations 1929-1930' [212r] (428/1126)
The record is made up of 1 volume (559 folios). It was created in 22 Feb 1929-5 Oct 1933. It was written in English and French. 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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Bahrain in 1783* In 1799, the Imam of Muscat attacked
Bahrain and the Island was reduced in 1800, hut the
Uttoohees with the help of Wahahees recaptured Bahrain
in the following year* In 1799, the Uttoohees Y/rote to
the Governor of Bushire that the Island originally belonged
to the Turkish Government hut that they v^ere desirous of
becoming subject to the King of Persia, to whom they would
pay a tribute* Sheikh Nassir, Governor of Bushire, availed
himself of this invitation and privately proceeding to
Bahrain received the tribute for the preceding year* In
1810 the Wahabees assumed the Government of Bahrain and
Zobara but the actual administration remained in the hands
of Uttoobees*
4» Political Consultation 4th October 1822 Kos* 5~6 ft
Letter 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.
to 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.
,
Bassadore, dated 17th August 1822 regarding the Imam of
Muscat*s claim to tribute from the Uttoobees of Bahrain*
His Excellency the Governor of Bombay wrote two letters -
one to the Imam and the other to the Sheikh ot Bahrain “■
advising them to arrive at a settlement in the matter*
5. Political Consultation 7th December 162 2 HQ3.&-1
In his letter of 3rd September 1822» Captain Bruce, 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.
, informed 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.
that the Prince of Shiraz intended to
attack Bahrain in the coming winter. The Resident axso
forwarded for the approval of the Government of India an
agreement which he had entered into with the Prince,
second article of this agreement admitted the sovereignty of
Persia over Bahrain. The Government of India totally
disavowed this Treaty and informed all concerned accordingly
6 . Secret Consultation 24th Apr il 1839 In
his letter dated 19th January 1839, the Resident in the
Persian
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Correspondence, minute papers, drafts, and memoranda relating to Persia's claim to sovereignty in Bahrain. Principal correspondents include officials at the 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. , Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department). Further correspondence, usually included as enclosures, comes from the British Minister in Tehran, 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. in Bahrain, 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. , the Government of Persia, the Government of Bahrain, the Board of Trade, the League of Nations, the General Post Office, and the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
In a general sense the papers cover the interdepartmental discussion of Persia's ongoing claims to sovereignty in Bahrain and how best to respond to and deal with them. More specific matters covered by the volume include Persia's protests to the League of Nations over the matter, articles connected to Bahrain in new Anglo-Persian treaty negotiations, the appointment of a spokesman for Persians in Bahrain, an anti-British press campaign in Persia, and the alleged expulsion of Persian nationals from Bahrain.
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- 1 volume (559 folios)
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The volume is arranged in chronological order from the back to the front.
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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 561; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 302-321; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- File 522/1922 Pt 7 'Bahrain: Persian claim to sovereignty; Persian Treaty negotations 1929-1930'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:17v, 21r:24v, 35r:47v, 67r:69v, 70v:145v, 147r:222v, 226r:226v, 230r:259v, 262r:267v, 270r:282v, 283v:285v, 286v:288v, 295r:301v, 322r:342v, 351r:361v, 363r:367v, 370r:383v, 386r:399v, 401r:404v, 407r:407v, 409r:415v, 419r:437v, 441r:543v, 545r:546v, 548r:560v, back-i
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