'File 6/7 Allowances to Al Khalifah family'

Content

The file consists of correspondence regarding allowances paid by Shaikh Hamad bin Isa of Bahrain [Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah] to members of his ruling Al Khalifah family. The correspondence is between the Shaikh, 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. in Bahrain, the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (Charles Dalrymple Belgrave), and several members of the Al Khalifah family.

The papers cover allowances and land grants, with a particular focus on those of Shaikh Khalifah bin Hamad Al Khalifah.

Extent and format

1 file (81 folios)

Arrangement

The file is arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 83; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 1-82, and ff 19-82; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

Written in

English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

Type

Archival file

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/2/1214

Former external reference(s)

File 6/7

History of this record

Date(s)

13 Oct 1926-8 May 1937 (CE, Gregorian)

People & organisations

King of BahrainĀl Khalīfah (Family)

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'File 6/7 Allowances to Al Khalifah family', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/1214, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000241.0x000375> [accessed 25 April 2024]

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