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'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol I. Historical. Part II. J G Lorimer. 1915' [1642] (159/1262)
The record is made up of 1 volume (1165 pages). It was created in 1915. 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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1642
Tribal affairs
and sug
gested revival
of the British
claim, 1771.
Fresh rup
ture between
the Ka'ab and
the Turks,
1773.
Apparent dis
inclination of
the Ka'ab to
assist the
Persian Go
vernment,
1773-74.
" Cmizers and not dare to touch them—to think of it would be madness,
«considering the Chanb's present connection with the Turks and our
"present situation." It was said at the time that both the
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
and the
Mutasallim
During the eighteenth century this was the third most powerful official in Ottoman Iraq (after the Pasha and the Kiya). The title was given specifically to the Governor of Basra.
had sent the Quran with their signets to the Ka'ab Shaikh
as pledges for the security of the Gallivats sent to their assistance, and
that the Shaikh —now no longer Salman—was heartily disgusted with
the Persian connection to which his tribe were committed, and which
had cost them more in taxes in three years than their preTious depen-
dence on the Turks in twelve.
In August 1771 the Ka^ab fleet consisted of 14 or 15 Gallivats, and
a new Shaikh of the tribe, probably Barkat, who is said to have ruled
from 1770 to 1782, was reported to have put out the eyes of Basbus, the
sole surviving son of his uncle and predecessor Salman. At this time
the
Government of Bombay
From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions.
had suggested to the Agent and Council at
Basrah that they should approach the Ka^ab Chief on the subject of com
pensation for the losses of 1765 j but the local omciais were opposed to
such a step, partly because the regnant Shaikh was c< by all accounts as
avaritious as the former ones " and would never disgorge anything except
under compulsion, and partly because virtual peace prevailed) which
might be disturbed by the revival of old demands, especially if these were
not backed by force; and no action apparently was taken* The Turks^
notwithstanding that they were on friendly terms with the Ka'ab, were still
unable to obtain payment of an old claim for over Rs. 20,000 which they
entertained.
Towards the end of 1773, the Ka'ab and the Turks were again at
variance, and the former had blockaded the Shatt-al-'Arab with three
Gallivats, stopping the trade of Basrah.
A little later, having received orders from Karim Khan to reinforce
a fleet which was being collected at Kangun for action against the Imam
of Masqat, the Ka'ab Shaikh, it was stated, scuttled some of his vessels
and displayed them in that condition to the messengers of the
Vakil
Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator.
as a
proof of his inability to obey. Early in the next year, likewise, the
Shaikh excused himself from complying with a demand that he should
send a contingent of 500 men to the assistance of Zaki Khan at Bandar
'Abbas; and not long after, when rumours that Karim Khan had
designs on Basrah began to circulate, he assured the Turkish
Mutasallim
During the eighteenth century this was the third most powerful official in Ottoman Iraq (after the Pasha and the Kiya). The title was given specifically to the Governor of Basra.
of Basrah that instead of helping the Persians to attack the place, he
would at once, upon their troops marching from Shiraz, remove from
Doraq with the whole of his fleet. Indeed, the allegiance of the Ka'ab
to Persia was at this time so doubtful that the
Mutasallim
During the eighteenth century this was the third most powerful official in Ottoman Iraq (after the Pasha and the Kiya). The title was given specifically to the Governor of Basra.
seems to
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This volume is Volume I, Part II (Historical) of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , ’Omān and Central Arabia (Government of India: 1915), compiled by John Gordon Lorimer and completed for press by Captain L Birdwood.
Part II contains an 'Introduction' (pages i-iii) written by Birdwood in Simla, dated 10 October 1914, 'Table of Chapters, Annexures, Appendices and Genealogical Tables' (pags v-viii), and 'Detailed Table of Contents' (ix-cxxx). These are also found in Volume I, Part IA of the Gazetteer (IOR/L/PS/20/C91/1).
Part II consists of three chapters:
- 'Chapter X. History of ’Arabistān' (pages 1625-1775);
- 'Chapter XI. History of the Persian Coast and Islands' (pages 1776-2149);
- 'Chapter XII. History of Persian Makrān' (pages 2150-2203).
The chapters are followed by nineteen appendices:
- 'Appendix A: Meteorology and Health in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2205-2211);
- 'Appendix B: Geology of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2212-2219);
- 'Appendix C: The Pearl and Mother-of-Pearl Fisheries of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2220-2293);
- 'Appendix D: Date Production and the Date Trade in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2294-2307);
- 'Appendix E: Fisheries of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2308-2318);
- 'Appendix F: Sailing Craft of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2319-2332);
- 'Appendix G: Transport Animals and Livestock of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2333-2348);
- 'Appendix H: Religions and Sects of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2349-2385);
- 'Appendix I: Western Christianity and Missions in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2386-2399);
- 'Appendix J: The Telegraphs of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. in their relation to the Telegraph Systems of Persia and Turkey' (pages 2400-2438);
- 'Appendix K: Mail Communications and the Indian Post Office in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2439-2474);
- 'Appendix L: The Slave Trade in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2475-2516);
- 'Appendix M: Epidemics and Sanitary Organization in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Region' (pages 2517-2555);
- 'Appendix N: The Arms and Ammunition Traffic in the Gulfs of Persia and ’Omān' (pages 2556-2593);
- 'Appendix O: The Imperial Persian Customs' (pages 2594-2625);
- 'Appendix P: Cruise of His Excellency Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. [1903]' (pages 2626-2662);
- 'Appendix Q: British and Foreign Diplomatic Political; and Consular Representation in the Countries Bordering on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' (pages 2663-2699);
- 'Appendix R: Book References' (pages 2700-2736)
- 'Appendix S: Explanation of the System of Transliteration' (pages 2737-2741).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (1165 pages)
- Arrangement
Volume I, Part II is arranged into chapters that are sub-divided into numbered periods covering, for example, the reign of a ruler or regime of a Viceroy, or are arbitrarily based on outstanding land-marks in the history of the region. Each period has been sub-divided into subject headings, each of which has been lettered. The appendices are sub-divided into lettered subject headings and also contain numbered annexures, as well as charts. Both the chapters and appendices have further subject headings that appear in the right and left margins of the page. Footnotes appear occasionally througout the volume at the bottom of the page which provide further details and references. A 'Detailed Table of Contents' for Part II and the Appendices is on pages cii-cxxx.
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The foliation sequence is circled in pencil, in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. It begins on the first folio with text, on number 879, and ends on the last folio with text, on number 1503.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1:130, 1625:2742, iii-r:iii-v, back-i
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