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'File 35/134 I A. 40. Sur: Amirs of Jaalan' [‎41r] (94/596)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (274 folios). It was created in 28 Mar 1928-18 Nov 1928. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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Prom Ali bin Abdullah and Muhacimad bin Masir.
TO T^e Council of Minlstdre to tha Govt of Musoat.
Bated the 29tli It Shawal 1346 aist April 1928.
After Compliaaents,
Saiyid Bhahab bin FazlGal, togetlxer with the esteemed
Shaikh Rashid bin Uaaiz and hia staff arrived here to acquaint
themsolves v/lth the current events between lis and the rebels of

Soor» Whatever you hnve heard about the cause.is without truth*
it is on this account that the matter grieved you. In order
to remove mi sunder standing, we inform you that the matter is
contrary to what you have heard# Vf Q have not come to Boor
but at the request and by the authority of the Muscat tfovtf
and the Finance Minister Mr Thomas. Perhaps you may be dieplease
\JLikg3aiyid Shohab and Shaikh Rashid
with the word Hue oat Govt may say that you are the
members and mlniat»ys of it and still you do not know about
this authority to us direct from the Baiyid i.e. Saiyid
Taimur bin Faisal,Ruler of llgscat. ^e have not taken action
but for truth and right, and peace and to stop the mischief
s them their
maker arid punisbfc&te for tefcac misdeeds. They drove your Wazlr
on bo&rd the cteaeer frot? the coart,jUBt like the drving of
goats. Whereas a penalty of Hs 10000/ was Imposed upon them
for the honour of your (Jovt. We are as we were in the past,
helpers of its fr lends end enemies of its enemies. This is
known to the i^norent as well t^.e wise nrnon^ you.
Whereas we ^ire acting to rs.lse your prestige and to remove
aggression from you £nd have no cSer- Ire except love pnd
loyally to U »H# the Baiylcl an^ Ms (^ovt as Is customary and
and usual from our ancestors. We hope that t&E your hlfth
Council will not put 111 meanings on our .Intentions, and
will not accept the sayings of the lying rebels. Verily God
guides towards the right path. Vq shcu^l finish our action
after punishing them,recovering the fine and by demilishing
%
the freeh forte,which they are now using for mischief,not
caring for the right and the punishment which is for those
who rebel.

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Correspondence concerning fighting at Sur between the Bani Bu Ali and the Arama. Includes a number of reports from Major Gerald Patrick Murphy the 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. , Muscat to the 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. on the general situation in Oman and concerns that due to tribal involvement the fighting could spread from Sur to the rest of Oman. Letters discuss how the fort at Sur was bombarded to show the rebellious tribes that the Government of India intended to support Muscat. Includes a map (folio 199) drawn by Major Gerald Patrick Murphy, 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. , Muscat, entitled 'Map showing extent of Sultan's influence in Oman'. Correspondents include the 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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah al Humudah [‘Alī bin Abdullāh al-Ḥamūdah], Amir of Jaalan; 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. , Muscat; Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department; Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

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1 volume (274 folios)
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The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: There is an incomplete foliation sequence and a complete foliation sequence. The complete foliation sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of each folio. It begins on the title page, on number 1, and runs through to 274, ending on the inside of the back cover. Anomalies: ff 1A-C; f 23A; f 63A; f 74A; f 88A; f 90A; f 93A; f 96A; f 100A; f 111A; f 113A; f 114A; f 121A; f 124A; f 167A; f 198A; ff 208A-B; f 247A.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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