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'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [‎13] (15/138)

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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1903.
Agent found Bu Ali of Haija on point of attacking Jennebeh, among
whom holders of French flag; persuaded them to await Sultan who accordingly
left Maskat on 13th August (lb-8). Beni Bu Ali visited him: Jenebeh
would not come on board nor would Sultan go ashore. Received news Aysa bin
Salih and brothers (sons of rebel of 1^95) trying to get Kostak fort, so took
Taimur and retainers to Sib and returned Maskat 19th (22-8). Uazam in
possession of Said bin Ibrahim bin Kais and Rostak in possession of Hamud
bin Azzan bin Kais. Taimur not in time at Finjeh to prevent Aysa passing
from Semail valley to Rostak. Sultan left in " Nur al Bahr " for Batina coast
night of 23rd (24-8). Returned Maskat 29th and left again. Said declined to
come to Mesnaah, but left Hazam and joined Aysa at Rostak. Beni Ruwayeh
commandant refused to evacuate and prepared for siege probably in interest of
own tribe not of Sultan. Suleman bin Suwailim with 150 riflemen sent to
Awabi on Aysa's line of retreat and communications. Yal Saad doubtful
allies of Sultan: if he got Rostak he could collect taxes from them
(31-8) Rostak handed over to Said bin Ibrahim by Beni Ruwaheh, com.
mandant remaining in it under Aysa's orders. Sultan's attack on Hazam
frustrated by treachery of Yal Saad. Savage raid on Burka by Aysa's brother.
Slaves manumitted by Agent to annoyance of Yal Saad (14-9). Aysas
attempt to set up Said as Imam a failure (18-9). Abdulla bin Salim asked
Agent to come and see him at Sur : Sultan desired Agent to do so and take down
arrears of his subsidy, $800 (4rl0). Abdullah had only grievances of subsidy
and treatment against Sultan. Said bin Ibrahim asked for renewal of his
pension. Aysa still at Rostak (12-10).

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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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1 file (66 folios)
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There is a list of contents on the front page of the item.

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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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