'Vol: IV. Persian Gulph [Gulf]'

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The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, Extracts of Bombay Political Consultations from the 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. . The item is concerned with multiple issues pertaining to the political situation in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The two main topics of discussion in the item are:

• An expedition against Bahrein [Bahrain] by the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat and the possible involvement of Shaik Tahnoon [Ṭaḥnūn bin Shakhbūṭ Āl Nahyān], Chief of Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi], and Shaik Sooltan bin Suggar [Shaikh Sulṭān bin Ṣaqr Āl Qāsimī One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. ], Ruler of Sharjah. Samuel Hennell, Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , requests that the East India Company’s cruiser Antelope be sent to Muscat in order to transmit the most up-to-date information.
• Acts of 'piracy' lately committed in the neighbourhood of Bahrein by two boats manned by individuals from the Bunyas [Bani Yas] and Monasir [al-Manāṣīr] tribes. Hennell instructs the Company ships Nautilus and Amherst to proceed to Bahrein and the Persian Coast to conduct inquiries and dispatches the Cooke to Aboothabee.

The item also refers to:

• Research by Major David Wilson, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , on various stations suitable for establishing the 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. if it needs to be removed from Bushire [Būshehr], with the island of Kharruck [Jazīreh-ye Khārk] highlighted as the most suitable
• Discussions of numerous policies applicable to the 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. at Bushire, including the punishment of alleged pirates, refraining from interference in local disputes, presents for local chieftains, and intercourse with the Prince of Shiraz and other local authorities in Persia
• Discussions of the Resident's expenses and proposals to abolish the position of Assistant to the Resident and the positions of two Native Agents Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government.
• Petitions and reports relating to alleged acts of piracy and ill treatment.

The main correspondents are John Bax, Secretary to the 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. , the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and the Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Other correspondents include numerous officers within the 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. and the rulers of Muscat, Bahrein, Aboothabee and Sharjah.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'P.C. [Previous Communication] 783, Draft 477, 1829/30' and 'Examiner's Office 1830'.

Extent and format

1 item (150 folios)

It is part of

Board's Collections Vol 1165

656 images

Ref: IOR/F/4/1165

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also features a Contents page (f 6) noting ‘Page’, ‘Date’, ‘From’, ‘To’ and ‘Date of Consultation’.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/1165/30471

History of this record

Date(s)

24 May 1828-19 Nov 1828 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 28 Jul 1830, draft 477/1829-30, IOR/E/4/1052 pp 1039-47

Subjects

Political communicationForeign relationsExpenses

Places

Kharruck

People & organisations

Ruler of Ra's al-Khaymah and SharjahPersian Gulf Political ResidencyAssistant Resident, BushireAntelopeEmir of Abu Dhabial-Manāṣīr (Tribe)Bani Yas (Tribe)

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