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'Note by the Aga Khan and M. A. Ali Baig on the situation in Egypt' [‎59r] (9/10)

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The record is made up of 1 file (5 folios). It was created in 12 Jan 1915. 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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tions maintained. The arrangements made in England for the beneht of
Indian soldiers, and for satisfying the religious scruples of both Hindus and
Moslems were explained. The gracious solicitude of the King-Emperor for
their welfare was alluded to, and a hope was expressed that they would
justify the confidence His Majesty reposed in them by gloriously maintaining
the traditions of the Indian Army, and by adding fresh laurels to its
achievements.
CONCLUSION.
(2d.) We are greatly indebted to General Maxwell for his generous
hospitality. Our gratitude is also due to Messrs. Cheetham and Storrs for
the numerous interviews thev arranged for us.
We may add in conclusion that no opportunity was missed by us of
impressing upon those with whom we came into contact, the benefits of the
British connection as evidenced by the present conditions in India, and of
pointing out that the Protectorate had opened up a new horizon of boundless
possibilities for the good of Egypt.
Port Said,
12th January 1915.
Aga Khan.
M. A. A li Baig.

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The file contains the views of the Aga Khan (Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah), and M A Ali Baig on the political situation in Egypt, based on a series of interviews held during a visit to Ismailia [Al Ismā'īlīyah], Suez, Port Said [Būr Saʻīd], Tanta, Alexandria, and the camps of the Indian troops, from 19 December 1914 to 12 January 1915.

It is divided into the following sections:

  • the attitude of the Egyptian people – regarding Britain, Turkey, and the First World War;
  • the Moslem Egyptians;
  • the Copts;
  • the Greeks and other races;
  • the Egyptian aristocracy;
  • the aspirations of educated Egyptians;
  • the Protectorate;
  • the new Sultan;
  • the Ministers and their Advisors;
  • the Nationalists;
  • the Egyptian press;
  • the Caliphate;
  • the Jehad Fetwa;
  • the Effect of Earl Kitchener's policy;
  • the Indian Troops;
  • Conclusion.
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1 file (5 folios)
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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at f 55, and terminates at f 59, as it is part of a larger physical volume; 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 55-59; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. Pagination: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.

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