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'File 19/191 I (C 27) Bahrain, Persian Claim To' [‎i-r] (8/478)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (235 folios). It was created in 20 May 1927-17 Nov 1928. It was written in English, Arabic and French. 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 correspondence between British officials in Bushire, Bahrain and India regarding the Persian government's claim of sovereignty over the island of Bahrain. The broader historical context of Persia's claim to the territory is outlined in detail in the documents.

The likelihood of the Persian claim being taken to the League of Nations is discussed as is the alleged role of Russian support in encouraging the Persian government to push their claim.

Correspondence regarding Persian 'agitation' and propaganda efforts on the island are also contained in the file, including a translation of an article published in a Persian newspaper criticising Britain and supporting the Persian goverment's claim to Bahrain.

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1 volume (235 folios)
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File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.

An index of topics covered in the file is contained on folio 2 and uses the uncircled foliation system.

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Originally a bound correspondence volume, the file's sheets have been unbound and are now loose. Foliation starts on first page with writing (2nd folio in volume). Small encircled numbers in pencil on top right corner of recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. . Correspondence in Arabic (f.185-f.187) is foliated on verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. . There are two foliation errors: f.108A and f.108B; f.198A and f.198B.The 4 blank pages after f.223 are not foliated. Additional pagination starts with page 1 on f.4. In this system, only pages with writing are counted.

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English, Arabic and French in Latin and Arabic script
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'File 19/191 I (C 27) Bahrain, Persian Claim To' [‎i-r] (8/478), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/356, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023510720.0x000009> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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