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'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [‎2] (4/138)

The record is made up of 1 file (66 folios). It was created in 1903. 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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Hamud and started towards Maskat with scaling ladders. Hamud who had gone
Matra overtook him and called him off. Such attitude and absence of warship
made compliance of Sultan inevitable. Turki to receive 100 barrels of powder
from Government on payment. Eear of vengeance of Metowwaor priestly party
kept people from joining Turki between 17th and 22nd January, day on which
" Nimble" arrived and rebels evacuated Matra. Resident arrived 26th Feb
ruary when all over. Abdul Aziz wished to be reconciled to brother Turki
(16-2). Turki to get 6 months' subsidy in advance (18-2). Government
decided to hold Turki responsible for British losses as he had pardoned rebels
(6-3). Ghafiris discontented at Sultan s promise to Salih bin Ali to confirm
confiscations of Saiyid Azzan, especially in Senrul. In Nakhl and other places
where Ghafiris strong they refused to make over plantations (6-3). Ibrahim
on 5th March attacked Musnaah, port of llostak trading with Tersia, without
success; sami night took town and besieged fort. He had with him 1,000 Yal
Sad, far most numerous Hinawi tribe in Batina (7-3). Government ordered
Ibrahim to be told it viewed his rebellious proceedings against its ally with
displeasure and he would be held responsible for injury to British subjects.
Political Ageni went Musnaah with " Philomel." lis 10,200 worth property
British subjects taken on board " Philomel" on 11th. Fort surrendered to rebels
on 12th. 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. requested rebels not to occupy till Government orders
received, and on their per>istins had them shellod out. British claims $ 15,000.
One Banyan Merchant of Indian extraction. killed accidentally (L4-3). 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. returned Maskat
15th. Muhammad bin Seleyim £1 Gharibee,Chief Metowwaor religious leader
in Batina, real prime-mover in business, offered to mediate, fe'gning neutrality.
Government ordered Ibrahim to be warned he would be treated as enemy of Gov
ernment wherever found unless he gave full compensation to British subjects.
No shore operations, but Miles should support Turki with ship's guns (14-3).
Resident on 27th March required Ibrahim to h ave Musnaah fort and disman
tled it as far as possible by fire of ships. Rebellion collapsed. Turki negotiating
and warned not to pardon offenders till British claims settled (31-3). Resident
gave Ibrabim ten days to consult Yal Sad Chiefs (held jointly responsible) about
compensation and ordered him to refrain from attacking Sultan's ports (2-4).
Ibrahim offered to pay half indemnity if Turki would pay half. Turki dis
missed his negotiator Hamaid bin Khalifain and tribe to homes : serious
burglary meanwhile at Sib attributed to Wahibeh, loss $ 600 (15-4).
Turki wished Abdul Aziz to return and take part in administration if Govern
ment would mediate : this to keep out Azzan family. Peace not concluded
between Sultan and Ibrahim Ibrahim refused full indemnity (21-4). Gov
ernment refused to accept part compensation (i7-4). Sultan's affairs being
desperate and he having estranged all but few worthless favourites, Government
allowed Abdul Aziz to return, after agreeing to Turki's terms of reconciliation :
no guarantee given by Government (5-5). Ibrahim asked for some months*
grace : refused (11-5). Yal Sad offered to restore Musnaah Fort if Sultan
would stand between them and British claims and dismiss his energetic
Governor of Soweik (16-6), Yal Sad attacked and plundered Soweik (5 6),
drew off with loss of gun on demand of 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. (9-6). Govern
ment of India authorised Resident to carry out such strong measures
as might be needed, to the extent of enforcing any terms he might judge
to be reasonable and necessary; but hoped he might find himself able to
arrange for a fair indemnity without resort to extreme reprisals (13-6).
Government of India informed Secretary of State and laid stress on re
peated serious losses to British subjects, and on Turki's attachment to
Government and co-operation in re slave trade, such as could not be
expected from Ibrahim and priestly party (28-7). Ibrahim took possession of
districts Awabi and Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Beni Khuroos. Ghafiriand Hinawi fighting over
possession of fort Birket el Mouz. 30 Ghafiri Beni Rujam killed and fort takein
Fighting continued at Nezwa, Ghafiris besieged at Ziki. Wahibeh Bedouin
threw stone at Captain Garforth of " Philomel " ; chiefs apologised and tribe
were removed from town (5-8). Difference between Sultan and his nephews
Muhammad and Hamad amicably settled by 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. (7-b). Abdul Azz
received $ 500 a month from Sultan (19-8). Sultan with 400 men started in per
son on 28th August for Semail to adjust matters between Hinawis and Ghatiris.

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The file consists of Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat Territory, 1872-1903 (Simla: G C Press, 1903).

The Gazetteer summarises events in Oman, Gwadur [Gwadar], Dhofar, and Zanzibar on a year-by-year basis, and has separate sections on Maskat [Muscat], again on a year-by-year basis, covering: British policy; Zanzibar subsidy and British loans; protection of British subjects; British extra-territorial jurisdiction; British Government establishments and property; trade and customs; and sanitary matters. The text contains references to original letters, telegrams, and other documents (not included), which are indicated by numbers in brackets.

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Pagination: the item has original pagination, which commences at 1A on the front cover, and continues through to 135 on the back cover. These numbers are printed, with additions in pencil, and can be found in the top centre of each page. Pagination anomalies: 1A, 1B.

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