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'File 19/169 II (C 76) Agitation in Bahrain' [‎8r] (26/514)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (247 folios). It was created in 18 Feb 1935-27 Dec 1938. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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and to come to the interview with armed retainers. The Armed
Police were ordered to be ready in case they were required. I
should, however, make it clear that in these matters the country
Baharinah, who are decent folk, have been led astray by certain
evil townsmen.
11♦ When a copy of the letter of the eight leaders to His
Excellency Shaikh Sir Hamad was first sent to me by the Adviser
at their request I refused to see them as the matter was one with
which the Bahrain Government should deal, but after His Excellency's
reply and after the stormy interview mentioned above, I felt that
it was wiser for me to see them in order to make it clear that
they need expect no support in their unconstitutional agitation
from His Majesty 1 s Government. I, therefore, granted them an
interview and addressed them in terms of which I enclose a trans
lation and which may be summed up as follows:-
(a) that the matters were internal and for the Ruler
to settle,
(b) that the Ruler was attending to their represent
ations, and
(c) that, if there was any trouble, they eight and
not the common folk would be held responsible.
12. I understand that the agitation died down as soon as it
was clear that both the Ruler and I would hold the leaders respons
ible and I hope that there is now little risk of violence.
13. I have counselled His Excellency Shaikh Sir Hamad to
proceed with doing what is reasonable and right for his Baharinah
subjects and have emphasised that these matters are for the Ruler
and not His Majesty's Government to settle.
14. The appointment of a Committee to deal with the Code is
under active discussion: the number of Baharinah on the Manamah
Baladiyah has been increased (sanctioned before the agitation)
in the forthcoming elections from three to six, that is to the
same number that the Arabs have. Two seats will be given to them
/on the

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A collection of correspondence that primarily relates to agitation that took place in Bahrain between 1935 and 1938. The main topics discussed are the reform of Shia religious courts in Bahrain, the factors involved in the unrest, a brief history of the Baharnah (the Shia community in Bahrain), matters related to education in the country, the emergence of an educated class in Bahrain and employees of the Bahrain Petroleum Company.

The correspondence is primarily between 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 Bahrain (Hugh Weightman) and the Resident in Bushire (Lt Col Trenchard Craven Fowle). Correspondence from Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s advisor, Charles Belgrave, is also contained.

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1 volume (247 folios)
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Arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of file to latest at end. On folio 2 there is an index by topic entitled Bahrain Agitation. The folio numbers given refer to the inconsistent, uncircled folio system in the top right-hand corner of the pages.

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A bound correspondence file. The volume is foliated from the first page with text to last page with text, with small circled numbers in the top-right corner of each front-facing page. Some folios originally missed out have had letters added at a later date, e.g. 1a. 1b etc. There is an inconsistent foliation system of uncircled numbers also in the top-right corner of each front-facing page.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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