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037-000554997 Project / Collection Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme Subject Executions

1. IOR/L/PS/12/60

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/60
Title:
PZ 6249/32 Arabia: Theft of Relics from the Holy Cube at Mecca
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the theft of holy relics from the Holy Cube in Mecca and the confession, sentencing and execution of the culprit. The file also mentions the ceremonial returning of the relics to the Holy Cube by Ibn Saud. The primary correspondent is Cecil Gervase Hope ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Sep 1932-18 Oct 1932
Extent:
1 file (4 folios)

2. IOR/L/PS/12/895

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/895
Title:
Ext 338/44 'Ill treatment of Persian pilgrims at Mecca'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the execution without trial of a Persian pilgrim, accused of defiling the Great Mosque of Mecca, and ensuing agitation amongst Persian and other Shiah Muslims. The primary correspondents are: British Legation, Tehran; British Legation, Baghdad; British L...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jan 1944-6 Oct 1944
Extent:
1 file (5 folios)