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File 1508/1905 Pt 1 'Bahrain: situation; disurbances (1904-1905); Sheikh Ali's surrender; Question of Administration Reforms (Customs etc)' [‎202r] (409/531)

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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From Major P.Z. Cox, C.I.E.,
Offg: 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. -»n the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
To
The Secretary to the Government of India
in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
Dated Bushire the 10th
Received the 10th
January 1905.
Please refer to your telegram Bo.85, dated the 6th
January 1905. I think that the arrangement proposed for the
End February will meet the case on the supposition that
Captain Prideaux is provided by that time with h-^s sepoy 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. guard
which I can temporarily augment from here if necessary. The
Sheikh has now had time to consider his position deliberately
and when he sees that we are prepared to force compliance with
our demands he will in all probability comply, but in any
case it will be prudent to retain one ship there for some
little time after the incident is closed. I do not favour
any preliminary threat regarding the seizure of the customs
but recommend that if our present demands are not complied
with by the Sheikh forthwith, he should be threatened with
immediate bombardment of Mroharrag and that a strong detach
ment of seamen should, if that contingency arises, be sent
ashore to Manama in order to protect the European community
during bombardment and simultaneously to seize the customs
house which latter would only be handed back with a British
official

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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)
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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)' [‎202r] (409/531), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/81, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100027013014.0x00000a> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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