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'File 29/27 Vol. I Dhal for Bahrain & T.C.' [‎8r] (15/414)

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The record is made up of 1 file (206 folios). It was created in 23 Oct 1943-28 Jan 1947. It was written in English. 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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29/22 h 28/31
Telegram
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Political Pesiient at Bahrain.
Political £gent, Kuwait.
Political /'gent, Bahrein (by hand)
No. T/124S
Bated 5th December, 1943.
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My telegram No. T/1158 November 22md. Pulses.
2. Please telegraph your requirements early.
Bahrain only
3.
Please state Tpucial Coast reouirement.
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The file contains correspondence about the export of Indian pulses, mainly dhal, from Punjab and Sind by sea from Karachi, to Bahrain and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. shaikhdoms, during and after the Second World War (1939-1945), when essential food commodities were in short supply and subject to Government of India export prohibitions and import quota arrangements in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. shaikhdoms under British protection. The correspondence is mainly 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. , Bahrain and the Director of Customs and Port Officer, Bahrain (often acting in his dual capacity as Food Controller for the Government of Bahrain), and also between the 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. , Bushire and Government of India officials in New Delhi. The file contains estimates compiled by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. authorities, regarding the annual requirements for local consumption of dhal in Bahrain and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. shaikhdoms, and communications from the Government of India about the annual import quotas fixed for Bahrain, the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Kuwait and Muscat. Also included in the file are numerous lists providing details of the distribution of quarterly quota allotments (in tons) for the importation of dhal, among approved merchants in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait and Muscat, together with the names and addresses of their authorised exporters and shippers in Karachi. There are also wider discussions, including the reaction of the British Indian vegetarian Hindu community in Bahrain to bans on the export of Indian pulses in 1943 and 1946, due to food shortages in India. There is some merchants’ correspondence from Bahrain importers and Karachi exporters, complaining about such matters as Government of India delays in releasing consignments of Indian pulses for shipment to the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and being refused export permits.

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1 file (206 folios)
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Files papers are arranged more or less chronologically.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates on the last enclosure at the back of the file with 207; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-195; 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.

Physical condition: no back file cover.

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