'File 6/21 Proposed return of Shaikh Khallaf, late Shea [Shī‘a] Qadhi of Bahrain'

Content

The file contains correspondence relating to the discussion over the proposed return of a Shī‘a judge and cleric, Shaikh Khallaf bin Ahmad al-Asfour. The discussion was triggered by a petition from Shī‘a village headmen, presented to 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, that called for his return from exile. The correspondents include the High Commissioner in Iraq, 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, the ruler of Bahrain (Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah [Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah]), and the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (Charles Dalrymple Belgrave).

The papers cover several matters, including:

• a petition from Shaikh Khallaf himself, requesting permission to return and deal with his properties in the country;
• the question of Shaikh Khallaf's nationality;
• legal cases to be brought against the Shaikh in Bahrain courts.

Extent and format

1 file (45 folios)

Arrangement

The file is arranged in chronological order 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 47; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 4-46; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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/15/2/1236

Former external reference(s)

File 6/21

History of this record

Date(s)

9 May 1929-30 Dec 1933 (CE, Gregorian)

People & organisations

High Commissioner, IraqKing of BahrainShaikh Khallaf bin Ahmad al- Asfour

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'File 6/21 Proposed return of Shaikh Khallaf, late Shea [Shī‘a] Qadhi of Bahrain', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/2/1236, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000241.0x00038b> [accessed 23 April 2024]

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