Author
Bin Saud. A copy of Hafiz's Sultanate of Nejd Passport is contained on folio 93.
Other topics discussed include the activities in Bahrain of local trader and prominent figure
Publication Date
3 Jan 1922-17 Aug 1925 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
121
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/R/15/1/327
Record ID
vdc_100000000193.0x00012c
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
3 Jan 1922-17 Aug 1925 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
This file contains correspondence that relates primarily to Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa and an Egyptian individual referred to as Mullah Hafiz (Hafidh).
Abdullah's responsibility for a number of abuses committed against the native population of Bahrain (the Baharna) is discussed as is Hafiz's role as Abdullah's 'right-hand man' (folio 94) in these actions. Hafiz's expulsion from Bahrain and subsequent travels around the region are discussed, including his appointment as a member of the Nejd delegation to Bahrain by Bin Saud. A copy of Hafiz's Sultanate of Nejd Passport is contained on folio 93.
Other topics discussed include the activities in Bahrain of local trader and prominent figure, Yusuf Kanoo, the
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.
Clive Daly's desire for leave and an idea for Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to visit Britain with him.
Also included are a letter from the British Consulate in Syria regarding an article that appeared in the Syrian press attacking the British role in Bahrain and an interview with Shaikh Hamad upon his return from Britain that was published in the 'Times of Mesopotamia' in 1925.
Erişim Koşulları
Unrestricted
Düzenleme
File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.
Eski Harici Referans(lar)
A Series: 19/116 VII Confidential Series: C 21