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691. IOR/R/15/2/21

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/21
Title:
Customs Duty on Goods Landed at Bahrain in Transit to the Mainland
Scope & Content:
The volume records a dispute between the Ruler of Nejd [Najd] and dependencies and the Ruler of Bahrain [occasionally also referred to in the papers as Bahrein] over the imposition by the Ruler of Bahrain of a charge of 5% customs duty (previously 2.5%) on goods destined for Nejd and Hassa [Hasa...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Feb 1920-3 Mar 1921
Extent:
1 volume (137 folios)

692. IOR/R/15/2/83

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/83
Title:
File 1/11 Major Head:- Political. Subject:- Tyranny of Ruling Family in Bahrain
Scope & Content:
The file relates to allegations of unlawful or oppressive behaviour on the part of members of the ruling family of Bahrain, particularly Shaikh Abdulla [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah] and his father Shaikh Easa (also spelled Isa) [Shaikh ‘Īsá bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah], Ruler of Bahrain, incl...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Nov 1921-11 Oct 1923
Extent:
1 volume (120 folios)

693. IOR/R/15/2/367

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/367
Title:
File 9/22 Opening of second bank in Bahrain: Imperial Bank of Iran
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence between the Political Resident in Bushire, the Political Agent in Bahrain and representatives of the Imperial Bank of Iran on the opening of a branch of the Imperial Bank of Iran in Bahrain. The bank in question is the second bank in Bahrain, and the new branch ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
25 Aug 1944-3 Sep 1949
Extent:
1 file (20 folios)

694. IOR/R/15/2/601

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/601
Title:
‘File 20/1 I Slave Trade in the Persian Gulf’
Scope & Content:
The volume comprises correspondence sent to and from the Political Agency in Bahrain, in response to Sir George Maxwell’s (British adviser to the League of Nations Advisory Committee on Slavery) requests for information on the extent and nature of the slave trade in the Persian Gulf. Copies of c...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
18 Mar 1931-30 Jul 1937
Extent:

1 volume (332 folios)

695. IOR/R/15/2/610

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/610
Title:
‘21/8 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS FOR SALEH AL MANAH REPRESENTATIVE OF SHAIKH OF QATAR’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the presentation of gifts by the Political Agent at Bahrain to Saleh al Mana, representative of the Shaikh of Qatar. The gifts are an appreciation of the hospitality provided by Saleh al Mana during the Political Agent’s visits to Qatar. Correspondent...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Jun 1947-15 Sep 1949
Extent:
1 file (45 folios)

696. IOR/R/15/2/645

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/645
Title:
'27/1 SALUTES AND EXCHANGES OF CALLS BETWEEN H.M.'s SERVICES AND ARAB RULERS.'
Scope & Content:
Correspondence in this file discusses the etiquette of gun salutes and exchange of calls in the Gulf. Topics include: the raising of the number of gun salutes for the Ruler of Kuwait and the Ruler of Bahrain from seven guns to eleven guns; a letter in Arabic (with English translation) from Shaik...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
24 Feb 1931-8 Feb 1948
Extent:
1 file (274 folios)

697. IOR/R/15/2/703

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/703
Title:
‘File 28/16 I Defence measures in the Gulf – Bahrain’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence and other papers relating to plans for the defence of Bahrain and the Arab coast of the Persian Gulf in general, in the event of a global war. Much of the correspondence deals specifically with the defence of the Bahrain Petroleum Company’s (BAPCO) refinery and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 Jan 1937-24 Oct 1939
Extent:
1 file (154 folios)

698. IOR/R/15/2/1236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1236
Title:
File 6/21 Proposed return of Shaikh Khallaf, late Shea [Shī‘a] Qadhi of Bahrain
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence relating to the discussion over the proposed return of a Shī‘a judge and cleric, Shaikh Khallaf bin Ahmad al-Asfour. The discussion was triggered by a petition from Shī‘a village headmen, presented to the Political Agent, Bahrain, that called for his return from ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
9 May 1929-30 Dec 1933
Extent:
1 file (45 folios)

699. IOR/R/15/2/1525

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1525
Title:
‘File 16/28 II Miscellaneous assistance given to Persons other than Govt servants for Passages etc’
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to requests for assistance received at the Political Agency, from individuals not employed by or associated with the British Government. A large proportion of the requests come from Indians employed in Bahrain who, as British subjects, request assistance in various matter...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Aug 1941-1 Jul 1945
Extent:
1 file (246 folios)

700. IOR/R/15/2/1617

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1617
Title:
File 17/15 Government property: advances for the purchase and upkeep of cars
Scope & Content:
Papers regarding the financial arrangements and rules for purchasing motor cars for the use of Government Officials in the Persian Gulf. Comprising: correspondence regarding the need for motor cars, interest to be repaid on advances, and repayment schedules, between: the Political Agent in the P...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Jan 1933-25 Mar 1942
Extent:
1 file (305 folios)

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