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'15/7 HAWAR ISLANDS' [72r] (148/540)
The record is made up of 1 file (267 folios). It was created in 28 Feb 1938-15 Jan 1942. 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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— 6 —
inhabitants of Hawar#
12# The villages of Hawar consist of stone
houses, permanent buildings not palm huts, built
oy Bahrain subjects# There are also in the various
islands ancient stone cisterns constructed by the
ancestors of the present inhabitants who were per
mitted to build them by the Shaikhs of Bahrain in
the past* The inhabitants of Hawar reside there
permanently keeping their goods and chattels in
their houses and their boats, when not in use, on
the shore of the islands#
13# The Shaikhs of Bahrain frequently visit
the islands# In about 1290 Hejrah Shaikh Isa bin
Ali was staying at Hawar when a party of Turkish
soldiers were wrecked there* He conveyed them to
Manama and arranged for their transport to Hassa
which was then Turkish territory. This incident
is well known in Bahrain and described by authentic
witnesses though documentary evidence does not exist#
14. In conclusion the rulers of Bahrain
have held unquestioned sway over the Hawar Islands
for over a century, their subjects are living in
Hawar and recently an armed garrison has been
stationed in Hawar# Hawar is undisputably in the
possession of Bahrain# If the Shaikh of Q,atar
has any proof of his claim to ownership he should
produce it#
I have the honour to be
Sir,
Your most obedient servant#
Enel#
About this item
- Content
The file contains correspondence discussing the ownership and status of the Hawar Islands and the competing claims of Bahrain and Qatar.
It includes the following:
- a translation and original letter from Abullah bin Qasim Al Thani to Hugh Weightman, 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 (ff 6-9);
- a petition in support of Ruler of Bahrain's claim to Hawar Islands (f 74);
- photographs of Hawar Island: Bilad as-Shamalia; Hawar Fort; and Hawar Pier (f 33).
Correspondents include William Rupert Hay, 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. ; Abdullah bin Qasim Al Thani, Ruler of Qatar, Hugh Weightman, 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.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (267 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the back of the file. There are file notes (ff 259-264) at the back of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 267; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 56-188 and ff 189-229 respectively; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/2/547
- Title
- '15/7 HAWAR ISLANDS'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:3v, 5r:19v, 21r:32v, 34r:73v, 75r:267v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence