'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [54] (56/138)
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xranderar on Oman littoral without means of raising a party. In January
1871 Azzan was killed in battle and Salim thenceforth intrigued against
Azzan's successor Turki, his own uncle. Harib captured with S dim was allow
ed to go (12-4)}.
1876.
Salim ""requested intercession of Turki for his release (3-1). On 23rd
May, Miles at Palace handed over 2 field pieces and 2 rocket tubes to Turki as
return gift from Government under salute from "Vestal" (26-5). Expenses of
arrest, etc., of Salim and allowance of $ 100 a month promised by Turki to be
deducted from Zanzibar subsidy (16-6). Turki refused to increase Salim's
allowance as he was supporting mother and family separately (18-6). Four
boxes Hale's war rockets also to be supplied to Turki (26-10 , Salim died of
small-pox on 7th December (9-12).
1879.
Turki wished to have an agent at Bandar Abbas to protect Maskat subjects
(30-1). Resident thought idea should be discourasred (23-2). Turki sent
telegram through his VVazir, Saiyid Said, to Foreign Minister of Shah's Gor-
ernment at Teheran soliciting lease of Bandar Abbas on same terms as actual
lessee. Peshkash promised in case of success. Telegram sent after Agent had
given him unfavourable opinion as to probable success (27-2). Turki to be
informed admission of Maskat Agent at Bandar Abbas rested with Persian Gov
ernment. In December 1871, when British Minister tried to arrange lease of
Bandar Abbas to Maskat, Sadr Azam stated no agent of Maskat there would
be officially recognised.
1880-
Wazir
Minister.
, Saiyid Said, in fear of dismissal, imprisonment, etc. ; direct inter
vention not considered advisable.
1882.
Turki sent horse to Miles at Zanzibar (9—2).
1883.
Government of India sanctioned purchase by Turki from Bombay Arsenal
of 4,000 round shot, J 12-pr , ^ 18-pr. (2-5) Government of India authorised
Resident to assist Sultan unofficially in obtaining 3 drill masters for his Sidi
and Baluch retainers (9-5).
1884.
Time to make a return present to Turki. Last was 100 muskets in 1879,
Government of India asked Secretary of State to send a one-barrel Gardner
machine fgun with 5,000 rounds (27-6). Harness for 2 brass 6-pr., field
pieces, presented by Government, renewed (9 -10). G.
' 1885.
[ For notes as to policy of support to Sultan of Maskat, see Pros. External
A., March 1886, Nos. 142-152] Gatling gun arrived and was presented to
Turki (1-3). Continued rumours of disaffection in Sharkiya. Saleh held
council of war at Path on 2Uth July (28). Resident suggested that, in view
of large British commercial interests at stake, general friendly relations between
British Government and Turki and aetive support already on some occasions
accorded. Government should adopt definite line of policy as regards attacks on
Maskat and Matra ; and Abdul Aziz and other revolutionary leaders should be
informed that, even in event of gaining possession of those towns temporarily,
they would be driven out by British Government and Turki replaced in posses
sion. Such an intimation would effectually stop frequent risings and scares
(12-8). Government of India feared this change of policy might commit it
to necessity of propping up by force of arms a ruler who had already by his
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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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