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File 1508/1905 Pt 1 'Bahrain: situation; disurbances (1904-1905); Sheikh Ali's surrender; Question of Administration Reforms (Customs etc)' [‎163r] (331/531)

The record is made up of 1 volume (260 folios). It was created in Nov 1904-Aug 1914. It was written in English and French. 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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8 # - Sheikh Abdullah wag sent by Sheikh Ksa to clear out
the women and servants from All's nouse in Manamah on 86 tn,
which was theii handed over to a guard of Sepoys Term used in English to refer to an Indian infantryman. Carries some derogatory connotations as sometimes used as a means of othering and emphasising race, colour, origins, or rank. * A company
of l!arines being landed to surround the house wnile tnis
took place ana withdrawn at sunset. On 87th Sheikh ^.sa
proclaimed *ili as an outlaw* and on 8 btn nis house was
emptied, while his dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. and boat were burnt, as a warning
to the other Sheikhs,
9, - A reward of 10,000 Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. was offered by Sheikh Esa
for the apprehension of Sheikh Ali, and his delivery to
any Political Officer or man-of-war in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. :
in order to prevent his intriguing with hostile Chiefs,
or from carrying out piratical attacks upon the local
traders,
10, - Mullahs Jasim and Achinet were summoned to appear
before Mojor Cox on 87th, but despite an order from Sneikn
Esa to do so, ana a promise of safe conduct, Acnmet fled,
and only Jasi ; appeared on 87th,
11*- Mullah Jasim (often called locally w Sheikh H )
however paid several visits to Major Cox, and eventually
to save his brother Achmet from being outlawed, gave himself
up as a hostage, and was sent to ,, Sphinx ,, for safe custody.
When on board her he at once took precedence of Sheikh
Hamid (Esa 1 s son and recognised successor; and ia the two
interviews I held* treated Hamid with scant ceremony,
18,- Mullah Achmet’s house was surrounded by Marines on
1st March after the women had been removed, but it was found
to contain little else than books, so was left undisturbed,
lb,-

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The volume contains correspondence relating to disturbances in Bahrain and the consequent discussion over administrative changes. The correspondence is mostly between the 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. , the Foreign Office, and the Government of India. Further correspondence, included as enclosures, is from the following:

The disturbances centred around attacks on a German man and several Persians by Shaikh Isa's nephew, Ali bin Ahmed, and his followers in late 1904. The papers within the volume cover several matters related to these attacks:

  • the investigation into the details of the attacks;
  • the discussion over what to do about Ali bin Ahmed and his eventual exile;
  • British naval operations to enforce order;
  • Turkish claims that Shaikh Isa believes himself to be a Turkish subject;
  • the discussion over increased administrative intervention in Bahrain, specifically control of customs.
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1 volume (260 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 1508 (Bahrain) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/81-83. The volumes are divided into five parts, with parts 1 and 2 comprising one volume each, and parts 3, 4, and 5 comprising the third volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 262; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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File 1508/1905 Pt 1 'Bahrain: situation; disurbances (1904-1905); Sheikh Ali's surrender; Question of Administration Reforms (Customs etc)' [‎163r] (331/531), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/81, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100027013013.0x000084> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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