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Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Subject Embassies and consulates Name Government of Bengal, 1765-1947

1. IOR/F/4/1137/30251

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/F/4/1137/30251
Title:
'Relative to the expense and establishment of the Persian Mission.'
Scope & Content:
The item consists of correspondence regarding the expenses of the East India Company’s Persian Mission. The bulk of the correspondence dates from the years 1826-29, but there is also a letter dated 30 July 1823. The correspondence consists of letters between: the Court of Directors, East India C...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jul 1823-21 Jul 1829
Extent:
1 item (51 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/12/36

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/36
Title:
PZ 5377/31 'Hejaz-Nejd: alleged desecration of tombs at Jannatul Baki [Jannat al-Baqi]; treatment of Shiahs in the Hejaz'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the disadvantageous treatment of Shia pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, particularly excess charges for transportation, and the destruction of shrines at Jannatul Baki [Jannat al-Baqi] cemetery in Medina by Ibn Saud in 1926. The primary correspondents are: Cecil...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jun 1931-4 Oct 1932
Extent:
1 file (39 folios)