‘Persian Gulf. Bahrein. Regarding certain observations made by the Chief of – to the Commander of the “Euphrates” in an interview with him at’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, minutes, and consultations cited in, or enclosed with, political letters 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. . These political letters appear in IOR/F/4/2416/130506. It is the second in a series of twenty-eight items on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The correspondents are: 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. ; Major Samuel Hennell, Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; and Lieutenant James Tronson, commanding the Honourable Company’s brig Euphrates .

The item mostly concerns the preparations being made by Sheik Mahomed ben Khuleefa, Chief of Bahrein [Shaikh Muḥammad bin Khalīfah Āl Khalīfah, Ruler of Bahrain], in anticipation of an attack by the sons of Sheik Abdoolla ben Ahmed [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Aḥmad Āl Khalīfah], the former Ruler of Bahrein. While currently based on the island of Kenn [Kish], they are reportedly planning to move to Khor ul Adeed [Khawr al ‘Udayd, also rendered as Khor-al-Adeed in the item] in preparation for an attack on Bahrein. The question of how far Britain should interfere is discussed. There is also a letter from the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. of the East India Company relating to this subject.

The item also refers to several other subjects relating to Sheik Mahomed ben Khaleefa, including the capture of a ship from Karrack [Jazireh-ye Khark] by a party of the Bene Huajier [Banū Hājir] while travelling on a vessel lent to them by Sheik Mahomed.

The item contains a table of contents (f 428), and the title page (f 427) contains the following references: ‘Dft. No. 424 of 1850’, Collection No. 1, Vol. 2’, and ‘Examiner’s Office’.

Extent and format

1 item (18 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 427 and terminates at f 444, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.

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/4/2416/130507

History of this record

Date(s)

28 Nov 1849-29 Oct 1850 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Tribal relationsSeizure of vessels and cargoes

Places

Bahrein

People & organisations

King of BahrainGovernment of BombayPolitical Resident, Persian GulfCourt of Directors

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‘Persian Gulf. Bahrein. Regarding certain observations made by the Chief of – to the Commander of the “Euphrates” in an interview with him at’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2416/130507, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100108386711.0x000001> [accessed 20 July 2026]

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