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'P G India Office Memorandum No B.437, P.Z.5620/1934, Historical Memorandum on the Relations of the Wahabi Amirs and Ibn Saud with Eastern Arabia and the British Government, 1800-1934' [‎29r] (68/82)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (37 folios). It was created in 26 Sep 1934. 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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APPENDIX A.
P. 4569/16.
Translation of Treaty between Ibn Saud and the Turks, dated 4th Rajab 1332 =
15th May 1914.
{Original found among Turkish Records at Basrah.)
W ali of the \ i la yet of basrah. suleiman S hafik bin A li I vumali.
Article 1. This Treaty is signed and executed between the Wali and
Commandant oi Basrah, Suleiman Shafik Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , who is specially empowered
by Imperial Iradeh, and His Excellency Abdul Aziz Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Al-Saood Wali and
Commandant of T^ajd . This Treaty is relied on by the Imperial Government
and consists of 12 articles, explaining secret matters mentioned in the Imperial
Firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). dated ; w ith reference to the Vilayet of Neid.
The text of this Treaty shall be secret, and relied upon.
Article 2. The Vilayet of Nejd is to remain in charge of Abdul Aziz Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
Al-Saood so long as he is alive, according to the Imperial Firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). .
After him it will go to his sons and grandsons by Imperial Firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). , provided
that he shall be loyal to the Imperial Government and to his forefathers, the
previous Valis.
Article 3. A Technical Military Official shall be appointed by the said Wali
and Commandant {i.e., Bin Saud) to live wherever he wishes; if he sees fit and
necessary, he may introduce Turkish Officers for the fundamental technical
training of Local Troops, and their number shall depend upon the choice and
wishes of the said Wali and Commandant {i.e., Ibn Saud).
Article 4. A number of soldiers and gendarmerie, as deemed fit by the Wali
and Commandant aforesaid, shall be stationed at seaports such as Katif, and
Ojair, &c.
Article 5. All the business of the Customs, Taxes, Ports and Lighthouses
shall be exercised subject to the international rights of Governments, and shall
be conducted according to the principles of the Turkish Government under the
direction of the said Wali and Commandant.
Article 6. Till the sources of the revenues reach a degree sufficient to meet
the requirements of the Vilayet and the local expenditure and military disposi
tions according to the present circumstances and normal conditions of Nejd, the
deficiency in the budget shall be met from the Customs, Posts, Telegraphs and
Ports revenue; and if there is a surplus, it should be sent to the Porte with a
report.
If the local revenue is sufficient to meet all expenses, the income of the Posts,
Telegraphs and Customs shall be remitted to their respective Departments. Also
as regards local incomes other than those mentioned above, if there is any surplus,
10 per cent, of it shall be sent to the Government Treasury.
Article 7. The Turkish flag shall be hoisted on all Government buildings
and places of importance on the sea and on the land, and also on boats belonging
to the Vilayet of Nejd.
Article 8. Correspondence shall be conducted with the Marine Department
for the regular supply of arms and ammunition.
Article 9. The said Wali and Commandant is not allowed to interfere with,
or correspond about, foreign affairs and international treaties, or to grant
concessions to foreigners.
Article 10. All the correspondence of the Wali and Commandant shall be
direct with the Imperial Ministries of Interior and Marine, without
intermediary.
Article 11. Post Offices shall be established in the Vilayet of Nejd, in order
to facilitate communication; and arrangements shall be made to despatch posts
to the necessary places in a fitting manner. Turkish stamps shall be affixed to
all letters and packages.
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The memorandum traces the first development of the Wahabi [Wahhabi] sect, 1745-1800; the first expansion of the Wahabis in eastern Arabia to the fall of Baraimi and the Turkish occupation of Hasa, 1800-71; the period from the Turkish conquest of Hasa to the capture of Riyadh by Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥman bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd (Ibn Sa‘ūd)], 1870-1901; the period from the capture of Riyadh by Ibn Saud to the outbreak of World War One, 1901-14; and the period from the outbreak of World War One to the opening of the Blue Line discussions, 1914-34; and also contains a conclusion and appendices.

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1 volume (37 folios)
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There is an index at the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 36 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are enclosed in a circle, and can be found in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio. Foliation anomalies: ff. 2, 2A, 2B, 2C. The following folio needs to be folded out: f. 31. An original printed pagination sequence is also present in the volume.

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'P G India Office Memorandum No B.437, P.Z.5620/1934, Historical Memorandum on the Relations of the Wahabi Amirs and Ibn Saud with Eastern Arabia and the British Government, 1800-1934'
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front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:2v, 2ar:2cv, 3r:30v, 32r:35v, back-i
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