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File 522/1922 Pt 7 'Bahrain: Persian claim to sovereignty; Persian Treaty negotations 1929-1930' [‎213r] (430/1126)

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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Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , informed the Bombay Government that he had
heard that the Prince of Shiraz had ordered the mobilization
of the Army under his Command in order to attack Bahrain
on account of the oppression exercised by the Uttoobees
upon the descendents of Persian subjects*
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7* Political Consultation 25th September 1839,Hos»8~&»
In his letter of 25th May 1839 the Resident suggested that
on account of the unfriendly attitude exhibited by the
Governor of Bushire towards the British the port of Bushire
be blockaded* In his letter of 30th May he referred to two
letters from Khurshid Pacha who occupied Bahrain in 1839*
In one of those letters it was stated that when the Pacha
took possession of Hedjd, he received from Pysul books which
contained an account of the districts in that province and
also those subject to it* Among them he found Bahrain
included, so he took possession of it* As regards the
Persian claim to Bahrain, the Pacha stated that the
Persians had been rulers of Africa, Asia and Europe but
subsequently a strong power arose which was victorious over
them by the sword and since then the Persians *-ere con-ined
to the land of Persia only*
8. Foreign Consultation 3rd Febru ary 1844, hos*15
mere are three letters - two of 2Srd Hovemher 1845 and one
of 24th Hovemher - from the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
In the first he brought to the notice of the Government
the continued tranquility in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , i’he second
contained the tenor of reply given tjy him to the Chief of
Brymee about the intention of His Majesty's Government to
withdraw from all interference in the internal affairs of
Arabia. In the third he informed the Government regarding
the assistance proposed by Shell* Salman to be afforie y
Persia to Abdulla bin Ahmed Ex-Chief of Bahrain for t --“
recovery

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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' [‎213r] (430/1126), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/1045, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100103757003.0x00001f> [accessed 29 August 2024]

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