'File 35/30 Expedition by the Sultan against the Beni Ruaheh tribe and His Highness' Request for a Loan from the Government of India'

IOR/R/15/1/395

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The record is made up of 1 volume (46 folios). It was created in 1 Oct 1896-24 Jan 1899. 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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Correspondence relating to the request by Faisal bin Turki [Fayṣal bin Turkī], Sultan of Muscat for a loan of 40,000 Rupis [ Rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. ] in order to conduct a campaign against a rebellious tribe, the Beni Ruaheh [Bani Ruwāhah]. It contains a statement of the Sultan's financial position including the system of farming out the customs. Correspondents include Faisal bin Turki [Fayṣal bin Turkī], Sultan of Muscat; Captain Francis Beville, 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; 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. , Foreign Department in the Government of India, Simla.

Extent and format
1 volume (46 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The foliation system in use is the sequence of numbers appearing in a circle in the top right hand corner of each page. In addition there is a foliation system written in blue. Foliation omission: f 24.

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English in Latin script
Type
Archival file

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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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IOR/R/15/1/395
Former external reference(s)
A series: 35/30

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Date(s)
1 Oct 1896-24 Jan 1899 (CE, Gregorian)
People & organisations
Banī Ruwāḥah (Tribe)

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