Publication Date
20 May 1927-17 Nov 1928 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
ara,eng,fra
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
235
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/R/15/1/356
Record ID
vdc_100000000193.0x000149
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
20 May 1927-17 Nov 1928 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
This file contains correspondence between British officials in Bushire, Bahrain and India regarding the Persian government's claim of sovereignty over the island of Bahrain. The broader historical context of Persia's claim to the territory is outlined in detail in the documents.
The likelihood of the Persian claim being taken to the League of Nations is discussed as is the alleged role of Russian support in encouraging the Persian government to push their claim.
Correspondence regarding Persian 'agitation' and propaganda efforts on the island are also contained in the file, including a translation of an article published in a Persian newspaper criticising Britain and supporting the Persian goverment's claim to Bahrain.
Erişim Koşulları
Unrestricted
Düzenleme
File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.
An index of topics covered in the file is contained on folio 2 and uses the uncircled foliation system.
Eski Harici Referans(lar)
A Series: 19/191 I Confidential Series: C 27
