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File 522/1922 Pt 1 'Persian Gulf: Bahrein affairs: Retirement of Shaikh Isa; Reforms' [‎88r] (186/804)

The record is made up of 1 volume (394 folios). It was created in 6 Feb 1922-20 Mar 1924. 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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In any case 1 think it advised that I should visit Bahrain
as soon as possible to see how things are getting- on.
1 have etc.
dd. A.?.Trevor, Lieut.Gol.
.Political Besident in the . Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
No .279.
To
Jiiu excellency busikn Issi "bin' All of Salirain*
After Compliments.
1 nave received the petition signed by Tour Excellency ard
certain other Sunni Arabs.
four Excellency is under a misapprehension as regards the
reforms at Bahrain. These are not initiated by the personal wish
of major Daly or even of Colonel Knox. The High Government lias
been forced to order them to be put in hand, as after prolonged
enquiry and patient watching they found that the State of affairs
in Bahrain absolutely necessitated reform. Tour Excellency will
remember that very many times you have been requested by the
High Government to reform your administration, one of the last
occasions being in march 1922 when under instructions from tne
High Government I personally visited your Island ano. called on
you to take action. On another occasion in April 19^m hU'dTi
Shiah subjects could no longer bear the tyranny wnicu tney
were subjected and became restive and petitioned me and tna nigb
Government, you yourself undertook to introduce some reforms to
ameliorate their condition.
But my friend you have never introduced an# lexOxm tmtu-r
ut of the Government in fulfillment of your
and oppression in your island
bad become a public scandal it became necessary xor one --igx
Government to take action, and hence the action by Major naly
and Colonel Knox to which you take exception. lour ..^cslienoy^
I feel .or, knows 11 this, but as you ignore it in your petition
at the urgent reque
own promises. And as ^ke uiranny
I feel bound to inform 3 r ou again
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Correspondence, minute papers, memoranda, and draft papers concerning reforms in Bahrain. The principal correspondents are officials at the 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. , Foreign Office, and the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department). Further correspondence, mostly included as enclosures, comes from the Colonial Office, Admiralty, 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Prescott Trevor), 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. in Bahrain (Major Clive Kirkpatrick Daly), British Legation in Tehran, British Consulate in Damascus, High Commissioner in Palestine, Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. (Political Department), and Government of India (Finance Department).

Throughout the file the papers deal with reports and complaints of the oppression of the Baharna by their Sunni rulers and those connected to them. The British response to the situation is then discussed and communicated. Matters covered include:

  • The need for administrative reform to redress inequalities in the system
  • The proposal to press for the deportation of Shaikh Abdullah, one of the ruling Shaikh Isa's sons and someone thought to be largely responsible for injustices committed against the Shia Baharna
  • Agitation in the Persian press in response to perceived injustices, highlighting Persia's claim to Bahrain
  • The forced retirement of Shaikh Isa and the instalment of his son, Hamad, in his stead
  • Trouble between the Baharna and the Dawasir tribe (loyal to Ibn Saud of Nejd) in Budaiya and the proposal to bombard the village.
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1 volume (394 folios)
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The volume is arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 392; these numbers are written in pencil 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. The front and back covers, along with the leading and ending flyleaves have not been foliated.

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