Author
members of the ruling Al Khalifah family of Bahrain. Many of the papers are open letters of good offices
Publication Date
12 Nov 1926-2 Aug 1943 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
190
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/R/15/2/1215
Record ID
vdc_100000000241.0x000376
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
12 Nov 1926-2 Aug 1943 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
The file consists of correspondence relating to arrangements to facilitate travel by members of the ruling Al Khalifah family of Bahrain. Many of the papers are open letters of good offices, provided by 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.
, Bahrain, to assist family members in their journeys to places throughout the region, including India, Lingah, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Egypt. The reasons for travel are numerous: medical, hunting (particularly to Lingah), education (university in Beirut), change of climate, tours, visits, and pilgrimage. The letters often contain details of accompanying travellers and any weapons they may be carrying.
The file also contains correspondence between 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.
, the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, and several Al Khalifah family members that deals with arrangements for visas, import licences, and guards of honour, as well as requests for letters of good offices.
Erişim Koşulları
Unrestricted
Düzenleme
The file is arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.
Eski Harici Referans(lar)
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