'Affairs in the Persian Gulf'

Title:

'Affairs in the Persian Gulf'

Date:

1840/1840

Description:

Abstract: Enclosures nos. 2-33 to a dispatch from the Secret Department, Bombay [Mumbai] Castle, dated 31 January 1840. The enclosures are dated 11 May 1839-23 January 1840. The enclosures consist of copies of correspondence relating to affairs in the Persian Gulf, including:The arrival at Koweit [Kuwait] of the East India Company ship Uraniacarrying three iron steamers for use by the Euphrates Expedition, and a fire on board the UraniaThe Egyptian occupation of Kateef [Qatif], Sohat [Saihat] and Oojier [Uqair], and their perceived intentions against Bahrein [Bahrain] and other Gulf statesThe suppression of a rebellion against the Prince-Governor of FarsThe flight from Bushire [Bushehr] of the ‘usurping’ Governor Shaik Hussain, and his ally Bakir Khan [Baqir Khan Tangistani], Chief of Tungistan [Tangestan], in anticipation of a Persian [Iranian] army sent to remove him after the murder of the previous Governor, Apa Joomal Khan [Agha Jamal Khan]The intention of Shaik Esa bin Tareef [Shaikh Isa bin Tarif] of the Alli Aly [Al Bin Ali] tribe to leave Aboothabee [Abu Dhabi] with his followers and settle at Bidda or Wakra [Al Wakrah] on the coast of Guttur [Qatar]A peace treaty between Said bin Sultan, Imam of Muscat, and Said Humood bin Azan [Sayyid Syf bin Hamud Al Bu Sa’id], Chief of SoharA false report of the murder in Tehran of Hajee Mirza Ajasee [Haji Mirza Aqasi], Prime Minister of Persia [Iran]An examination of events during the British occupation of Karrack [Kharg]Treaty negotiations between Muscat and France.The primary correspondents are the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and the Government of India. Other correspondents include: the Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf; the Native Agent, Bharein [Bahrein, i.e. Bahrain]; the Native Agent, Muscat; and the Imam of Muscat.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 161, and terminates at f 269, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.

Language:

English

Type:

Archival item

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Military occupation
Euphrates Expedition (1835-1837)
Rebellions

Geographic region:

Muscat
Persia
France

Rights:

المُلكية العامة

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100111230835.0x000008_ar
81055/vdc_100111230835.0x000008_en
IOR/L/PS/5/381, ff 161-269
IOR/L/PS/5/381, ff 161-269

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