Author
the British for assistance given during the First World War. The volume covers the interdepartmental discussion of the question brought about by increasing opposition to the exemption from the Iraqi Government and press.
Correspondence comes mostly from: the Colonial Office
Publication Date
1927-1933 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
1152
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/L/PS/10/1222
Record ID
vdc_100000000466.0x000230
Library Location
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.
Date
1927-1933 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
Correspondence and other papers relating to the matter of tax exemption on the date gardens in Iraq belonging to the Shaikh of Kuwait and the Shaikh of Mohammerah. The exemption was promised to the shaikhs by the British for assistance given during the First World War. The volume covers the interdepartmental discussion of the question brought about by increasing opposition to the exemption from the Iraqi Government and press.
Correspondence comes mostly from: the Colonial Office; Foreign Office; High Commissioner in Iraq;
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.
;
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.
, Kuwait; Treasury; and officials of the Government of Iraq.
