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'File 19/165 I (C 18) Bahrain Reforms' [12r] (36/528)
The record is made up of 1 volume (234 folios). It was created in 5 Apr 1922-23 Jul 1923. 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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Tho Hon^le Lieut-Col • A.P.Trevor,
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.
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Tho Fenable Mr. D« do S.Dray, C#S.I.»C.I # E. # C*D # E. #
Foreign Secretary to tho Govemnent of Inclla f
Foreign and Political Departinent,
B r M L A#
proposed reforms in taxation at Bahrain.
Sir,
With reforenoe to the oorrosoondrnco ending with my
letter ^o .S09- s dated tho 11th March 1982 regarding
No* 70««C dated 11th April 19S8* | information of tho
Government of India a copy of a report which T have received
^-from tho
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.
, Balimin, on the subject of tho
readiness of the shetlth to effect reforms.
This report has only just b^en roceivod and I think it
advisable to send it on by today 1 s nail to save a week, and
I am therefore unable to deal with the ratter in detail.
Major Daly has, however, reported very fully, and it is
thereforo unnecessary for me to do so.
The Sheikh apparovitly desires to introduce a fair scheme
of taxation outlined under hoads 1 to 4 on the 3rd page of
Major Daly's letter. lie Is however afraid of the sunni
tribes, which for some time past have not borne their full
share of taxation. The Sheikh desires to know whether lie
could expect support from Government in the event of his
introducing the necessary reforms. His advisers think that
if tho local population knew the reforms woro being intro
duced with the approval of Government, they would raise no
difficulty about paying the taxes. 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.
is
incli»ed to agree with this. Sheikh Abdulla suggested that
affairs at Bahrain, I have the honour to forward for the
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This volume contains detailed discussions regarding the proposed British reforms in Bahrain. The documents discuss the attitude of Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa towards the reforms and the role of his sons Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
The oppression of the Shia community by the Al Khalifa family and Bahrain's taxation system are discussed as are the implications of the implementation of the reforms vis a vis British relations with Bin Saud and the Persian Government.
The file also contains correspondence between British officials and Shaikh Isa, a petition from the Baharna (Shia) indigenous community of Bahrain and reports regarding Nejdi-Persian violence that occurred in Bahrain in 1923.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (234 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end. The file contains an index of topics on the page prior to folio 1. The index uses page numbers relating to the file's consistent foliation system.
- Physical characteristics
Originally a bound correspondence volume, its sheets have been unbound and are now all loose. Foliation - in pencil on the top right corner of each front-facing page - starts on the first page of text after the index page. There is an inconsistent pencilled system that is crossed out, also on the top right corner of each front-facing page.
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- 'File 19/165 I (C 18) Bahrain Reforms'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:iii-v, 1r:160v, 161v:174v, 175v:179v, 184r:212v, 212ar:212av, 213r:254v, iv-r:v-v, back-i
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