Small sketch map to illustrate 'Note on History of Zubara and Claims of Shaikh of Bahrein to Zubara' [44r] (1/2)
The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1920. 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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The map shows the Qatar peninsula, the island of Bahrain and the mainland of the Arabian peninsula. It was prepared by Acting Civil Commissioner for Mesopotamia, Arnold Talbot Wilson, to illustrate his 'Note on History of Zubara and Claims of Shaikh of Bahrein to Zubara.' The map indicates ports of importance underlined in red: Qatif, Manama, Ojair, and Doha. The location of Zubara is also given.
The map bears the printing statement: 'S[imla].D[rawing].O[ffice]. No. 2/94, February 1920'.
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Materials: Printed on paper
Dimensions: 140mm x 170mm, on sheet 210mm x 340mm
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- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
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Small sketch map to illustrate 'Note on History of Zubara and Claims of Shaikh of Bahrein to Zubara' [44r] (1/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/60, f 44, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100033163054.0x000058> [accessed 28 March 2024]
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- IOR/R/15/5/60, f 44
- Title
- Small sketch map to illustrate 'Note on History of Zubara and Claims of Shaikh of Bahrein to Zubara'
- Pages
- 44r:44v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence