‘NAWAB OF BHOPAL'S VISIT THROUGH BAHRAIN’ [‎2r] (3/14)

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PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. RESIDENCY An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. ,
BAHRAIN,
18th September, 1948,
I paid a private visit to the Shaikh of
Bahrain this morning and in the course of
conversation mentioned that the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bhopal
would be passing through Bahrain . towards the end
of the month (the subject arose through discussing
His Majesty’s Government’s Treaty Relations with
Moslem Rulers in India and it was this which led to
my mentioning the matter).
The Shaikh stated that he knew the late Begum Courteous or formal title for (usually Muslim) women of elite status, especially of Turko-Mongol lineage.
very well and also her eldest son with whom he had been
on shooting trips in India and with whom he had
stayed for'a number of days, Neither the Shaikh or I
know if the present ruler is the Begum’s eldest son ;
The Shaikh said that he would arrange for an ’’istiqbal"
but I do not think he proposes to meet the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. himself.
I should be grateful if you would keep in touch
with the Shaikh in the matter and doubtless you will
meed; the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. yourself.
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Pelly, Esquire, QBE.,
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. ,
Bahrain.
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