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Coll 30/39 'Persian Gulf, Bahrain: Succession; Attitude to be Adopted by Political Agent in the Event of Need to Choose a Successor' [37r] (73/300)
The record is made up of 1 file (148 folios). It was created in 12 Dec 1932-16 Dec 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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Ext.1978/42.
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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.
, Bahrain, for the period i
16th to 28th February, 1942, No. 4 of 1942.
An
23. His Late Highness Shaikh Sir Hamad bin 'Isa al
Khalifah. K.C.I.E., C.S.I.
( i) The anniversary of the accession of Shaikh
Hamad was celebrated on the 16th February. A ceremonial
parade of the State forces was held in front of the
palace. Shaikh Hamad attended the parade but, as he
was having trouble with a rheumatic leg, remained
seated throughout. I also attended the parade and
noticed that Shaikh Hamad looked tired and drawn.
After the parade the Shaikh went to stay at his
country house at Rumaitha.
(ii) At about 8.30 p.m. on the 17th February
Shaikh Hamad has a stroke while saying his prayers.
He fell on his side, unconscious, and never sub
sequently recovered consciousness. Dr. Snow (State
Medical Officer), Dr. Holmes (
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
Surgeon) and
Dr. Harrison (American Mission) attended Shaikh Hamad
and one of them was always with him until he died at
about 12.15 p.m. on Friday, February 20th. At the
time of his death only Dr. Holmes and one or two
servants were present. Members of the family had
left the house to take their midday meal.
Shaikh Hamad was buried in the cemetery at
Rafa 1 on the afternoon of the 20th February. No
public notice of the funeral was given and several
close relatives were unable to be present.
Shaikh Hamad f s death at the age of about 70
occasioned general and sincere grief. Not only had
he proved a true friend of the British Government but
he had always given a friendly and sympathetic hearing
to all who came to him with their troubles. Messages
of condolence were received from all quarters of the
globe.
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This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding the issue of succession in Bahrain. Specifically, this correspondence discusses the death of Shaikh Isa bin Ali al-Khalifa and the formal succession of his son, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa in 1932 and the subsequent death of Shaikh Hamad in 1942 and the succession of his son, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa.
In addition to correspondence it contains the following documents:
- Copy of the speech made by the 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. , William Rupert Hay at the durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). recognising Shaikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa as the Ruler of Bahrain (folios 10-12)
- copy of speech made by Shaikh Salman at the durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). recognising him as Ruler of Bahrain (folios 13-14)
- A family tree of al-Khalifa rulers (folio 18)
- copy of the kharita An important letter usually sent in an elaborate textile pouch, dispatched as part of the royal or diplomatic correspondence of rulers and elites. presented to Shaikh Salman recognising him as Ruler of Bahrain by the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, the Marquess of Linlithgow, Victor Hope (folio 31)
- a press note entitled "Death of Shaikh of Bahrain, The Viceroy's Message of Sympathy" that was drafted by the External Affairs Department of the Government of India (folios 42-43)
- a draft of a kharita An important letter usually sent in an elaborate textile pouch, dispatched as part of the royal or diplomatic correspondence of rulers and elites. prepared for the recognition of Shaikh Hamad (folio 113)
- 'Bahrein, 1908-1928' an 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. memorandum, 1928 (folios 144-149).
The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 file (148 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 150; 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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- Coll 30/39 'Persian Gulf, Bahrain: Succession; Attitude to be Adopted by Political Agent in the Event of Need to Choose a Successor'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:35v, 37r:106v, 108r:149v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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