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The record is made up of 1 file (2 folios). It was created in 14 Nov 1946-19 Nov 1946. It was written in English. The original is part of the 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. .

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The file contains a telegram from the president of the Muslim League, Malakand Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. to the Secretary of State for India, requesting protection for the alleged murder and massacre of Bihar Muslims by Hindus in Chakdara. The file also contains a letter from Eion Pelly Donaldson ( 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. ) to the Indian Political Service The branch of the British Government of India with responsibility for managing political relations between British-ruled India and its surrounding states, and by extension the Gulf, during the period 1937-47. , External Affairs Department discussing the disposal of the telegram and the need for no further action.

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1 file (2 folios)
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The file's contents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 5; 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.

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English in Latin script
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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.
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Archive reference
IOR/L/PS/12/1183
Former external reference(s)
Ext 7900/46

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14 Nov 1946-19 Nov 1946 (CE, Gregorian)

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Ext 7900/46 'Memorial from Muslim League, Malakand Agency', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/1183, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000517.0x0001d3> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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