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'File 19/169 II (C 76) Agitation in Bahrain' [‎10r] (30/514)

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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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Translation of a letter dated the 23rd Ramadhan 1353 (30th
December 1934) from eight Bahama leaders to His Excellency Shaikh
Sir Hamad bin *Isa A1 Khalifah, K^G.I.E., Ruler of Bahrain.
After Compliments.
We, your loyal Baharnah subjects, beg to make the following
three demands for reform which are necessary for the existing state
of affairs
First: Court cases should be dealt with properly in accordance
with law, namely, in every judgment passed in a case
the section of proper law applied should be quoted so
that the Judge passing such judgment will not be
accused of injustice and that the person against whom
a judgment is passed will be satisfied that justice
has been administered in his case and that the Judge
has been impartial. By means of these, the rights of
the individuals will be protected.
Second: As we form the majority of the inhabitants, it is but
just that we should be represented on both Majlises -
Baladiyah and 'Urfi - with a proportionate number.
Third: We request you to do us justice by restoring our rights
on the Board of Education of which we have been deprived
for many years and have been considered like foreigners
although the foreigners have not been deprived, the
fact which is contrary to justice and equity.
Your Excellency will see that these are fair and reasonable
demands ^nd there is nothing improper in them. We, therefore,
request you to give the matter your just and kind consideration
and give orders for justice, for which you are known. Nevertheless,
to put these demands into practice it will show your good policy
and the zeal you take for administering justice and extending
reforms which is the quality of the Kings.
We assure Your Excellency that the reason for making these
demands is the belief among your subjects of your desire for
justice, equity and reforms. However, they are all your loyal
subjects.

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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.

Physical characteristics

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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