'File 8/3 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR/KALAT RELATIONS – SALE OF GWADUR'

Content

This file mainly concerns the status of Muscat-controlled Gwadur [Gwadar]. The main subject of discussion is the possibility of Kalat State seeking to purchase Gwadur from the Sultan of Muscat, or even using force to take control of the territory. Related matters of discussion include the following: British policy in the event of the Sultan being approached by the Khan of Kalat regarding the sale of Gwadur; relations between Kalat State and Pakistan, and the likelihood of Kalat State acceding to Pakistan. The principal correspondents are the following: the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , 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. and Consul at Muscat, the High Commissioner for the United Kingdom in Pakistan, and officials of the Commonwealth Relations Office and the Foreign Office.

Extent and format

1 file (28 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 30; 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.

Written in

English in Latin 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/15/6/187

Former external reference(s)

Subject files: File 8/3

History of this record

Date(s)

22 Jan 1948-13 Sep 1948 (CE, Gregorian)

Places

Gwadur

People & organisations

Political Resident, Persian GulfCommonwealth Relations OfficeHM Ambassador to Pakistan

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'File 8/3 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: GWADUR/KALAT RELATIONS – SALE OF GWADUR', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/187, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000382> [accessed 24 April 2024]

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