'File 11/12 IV Muscat Intelligence Summaries'
IOR/R/15/6/361
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The record is made up of 1 file (54 folios). It was created in 1 Jan 1948-31 Dec 1948. 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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This file contains political diary entries 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. in Muscat reporting to 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 entries cover a wide range of subjects including the movements of British Officials, the ruling family, tribal affairs, commodity and food prices, as well as shipping and local affairs.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (54 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 57; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English in Latin script
- Type
- Archival file
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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/R/15/6/361
- Former external reference(s)
- File 11/12 IV
- Date(s)
- 1 Jan 1948-31 Dec 1948 (CE, Gregorian)
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- Political affairsShippingFood prices
- Places
- Oman
- People & organisations
- Political Resident, Persian Gulf
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- IOR/R/15/6/361
- Title
- 'File 11/12 IV Muscat Intelligence Summaries'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:56v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence