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PZ 5013/40 'Propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia' [‎8r] (15/196)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (96 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1940-22 May 1942. 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 Na\vab of Bahawalpur* s visit to
Iraq, August to October, 1941.
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FOR USE BY DEPARTMENT ONLY.
His Highness the Nawaib of Bahawalpur
visited Iraq at the instance of the Government
of India for the purpose of putting the
attitude of the Indian Muslims to the war to
important Iraqi political circles. The
Government of India described him as ’’one of
the leading Muslim rulers in India. His loyalty
is beyond dispute and he is not without
perspicacity and experience of affairs”
(P.Z. 1147/41) • He visited Iraq in April but
owing to tlie outbreak of trouble left for India
at the beginning of May ? but returned to
Iraq from August to October (Ext.5105/41 and
Ext.6327/41).
His report on his visit is interesting.
He reviews Iraqi sentiments towards the Briti
(pp.2, 4 and 5) and the grievances of the
desert Arabs, the Kurds and the Jews (p.3).
He points out the difficulty of finding
^suitable Ministers and Government officials
the pernicious system by which
Government employees are dependent on
favouritism for their continued employment
His estimate of the character of Rashid Ali
will be found on p.4 and of the Regent^ Abdul
Ilah, on p.7.
A letter from H.M. Ambassador, Bagdad,
to the Viceroy giving an appreciation of the
Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. *s visit and of his interest in and
generous gifts to the Indian troops in Iraq is
flagged at Ext.7365/41.
For information.
( Paii/tcoJ .
(11844) Wt.29201/P.295 2,000 9/39 A.& E.W.Ltd. Gp.685

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This volume consists of letters, telegrams and memoranda relating to reports on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia.

The file includes correspondence on the visit of the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bahawalpur (Maulvi Mohamed Bashir and the report of his visit on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq (ff 30-41) and Persia (ff 42-49).

Included in the file (ff 94-96) is the report on the conversation with Khan Sahib Saiyid Tahir Hussain Qureshi by the Vice-Consul at HM Consulate, Baghdad.

Principal correspondents are HM Ambassador, Baghdad, and HM Ambassador, Tehran.

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1 volume (96 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 98; 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.

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