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File 1508/1905 Pt 1 'Bahrain: situation; disurbances (1904-1905); Sheikh Ali's surrender; Question of Administration Reforms (Customs etc)' [‎257r] (519/531)

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 Viceroy, 28/A November 1904.
N(wemSr ? eCret ' - F °^ 0win o telegram received from Trevor, Bushire, 25th
“ Sheikh All Ahmed, who is a nephew of Sheikh of Bahrein, apparently
keeps bodyguard of bullies who terrorise the place, Sheikh himself being power- , ; / ,
lessm the matter. Last month one Bohnsen, a German clerk of Wonktidus
was assaulted by these men. Major Prideaux endeavoured to bring about a
compromise, but he failed in his endeavour. Hence the case was "awaiting
Lox s return. I now hear German is applying to German Consul at Bushire^
who wrote to Sheikh demanding redress. The Sheikh replied referring him
to us. German Consul has not addressed Resident, but he has possibly moved
German Government. On the 16th November, some Persians were
attacked by Sheikh Ah Ahmed’s men and the affair developed into Sunni-
bhiah light. Several Persians were severely wounded, and Persian shops
and houses were closed. Persians have complained to Persian authorities.
1 have telegraphed to Commander Kemp suggesting visit of a gunboat to
support 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. at Bahrein, and have written to R.I.M.S. “ Lawrence ’’
to meet Cox at Mohammerah, suggesting visit to Bahrein at an early date.’’
Action has been approved and Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. directed to
act under instructions contained in our letter No. 708 E.A. 4th May 1901
approved in^our Despatch No. 16 (Secret), 21 st June 1901, and letter
No. 1156 E., 2 nd June 1903, copy enclosed in Eoreign Secretary’s letter
No. 23 M., 4th June 1903. Question of punishing offenders will be
considered on receipt of full report called for.
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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)' [‎257r] (519/531), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/81, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100027013014.0x000078> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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