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Leased Area [‎206v] (2/2)

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in 1938. 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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This blueprint map, showing Bahrain, Qatar, and surrounding areas, is part of the draft oil concession entitled 'The Leased Area. Bahrain', dated 1938, between Shaikh Sir Hamad bin Isa al Khalifah [Ḥamad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah], the Ruler of Bahrain, and Petroleum Concessions Limited (folios 189-208).

The map states: 'Enlarged in Land Department. Government of Bahrain'.

The Leased Area that is the subject of the agreement is shown outlined in red on the map.

Extent and format
1 map
Area map covers
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Scale
Scale 1:438,000
Scale designator
Horizontal
Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 26° 42' 14.04" N, 49° 56' 18.24" E
Top-right: 26° 42' 14.04" N, 51° 41' 26.52" E
Bottom-left: 24° 38' 40.2" N, 49° 56' 18.24" E
Bottom-right: 24° 38' 40.2" N, 51° 41' 26.52" E
Physical characteristics

Materials: blueprint

Dimensions: 660 x 500mm, on sheet 710 x 540mm

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English in Latin script
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Leased Area [‎206v] (2/2), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3854, f 206, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100054901062.0x00000f> [accessed 5 August 2026]

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