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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/L/PS Subject Embassies and consulates Name HM Chargé d'Affaires to Jeddah, 1930-Mid 20th century

1. 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)

2. IOR/L/PS/12/2116

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/2116
Title:
Coll 6/49 'Railways and Communications: Proposed Jedda-Mecca Railway. Motor Transport Arrangements.'
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the progress of schemes relating to the improvement of transport and communications in Saudi Arabia. The file largely consists of copies of correspondence received by the Foreign Office from His Majesty's Minister at Jedda (Sir Andrew Ryan, succeeded by Sir Reader William Bul...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Aug 1932-17 Nov 1939
Extent:
1 file (109 folios)

3. IOR/L/PS/12/2155

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/L/PS/12/2155
Title:
Coll 6/82 'Saudi Arabia: Removal from Jedda, of Indian Vice-Consul, Pilgrimage officer (Bahadur Ihsanullah), owing to Saudi intrigues against him.'
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the early retirement of the Indian Vice-Consul at Jedda, Khan Bahadur Ihsanullah, in 1937, due to what are referred to as intrigues against him. The correspondence includes details of Ihsanullah's position as Vice-Consul, which he has held since 1918. It discusses his duties...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
30 Jun 1936-21 Oct 1937
Extent:
1 file (123 folios)