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'Military Report and Route Book. The Arabian States of the Persian Gulf. 1939' [78r] (155/328)
The record is made up of 1 volume (157 folios and 7 maps in pocket). It was created in 1940. 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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125
The Sheikh of Kalba died in April 1937, he was succeeded
by his 7-year old son. Two claimants immediately
appeared, the Sheikh of Ras-al-Khaimah and Sheikh
Khalid bin Ahmed, an ex-Sheikh of Sharjah. The advent
of the former proved most unpopular with the local
tribesmen. As there was a danger of serious disturbances,
the
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.
was obliged to ensure the Sheikhs
departure. Meanwhile Sheikh Khalid was more success
ful and was elected Regent in August on the understand
ing he would safeguard the interests of the minor Sheikh.
At the same time he agreed to abide by the treaties and
agreements in force between His Majesty's Government
and the State of Kalba. Sheikh Khalid is universally
popular and there is little doubt that he is extending his
authority.
In the spring of 1938 there was agitation for ad
ministrative reforms in Dibai by a popular party headed
by the Sheikh's cousin. Certain demands were met by
the Sheikh and the movement died out, but in October
there was a recrudescence of trouble. A certain amount
of fighting took place, and the Sheikh finally agreed to
a representative council with executive powers. In March
1939 there was a renewal of trouble when the members
of the council, having forfeited the support of their
followers, were forced to escape from Dibai in face of a
surprise coup by the Sheikh who gained control of the
town. The Sheikh then formed an Advisory Council.
The x expelled offenders fled tp Sharjah which they used
as a centre of intrigues against Dibai. As the Sheikh
of Sharjah appeared to encourage their activities and
allowed them to remain in the town, Dibai threatened ari
invasion of Sharjah. The situation was somewhat critical
in June 1939 and the
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.
had to intervene to
ensure peace. The offenders were eventually removed
from Sharjah to more distant states. The Sheikhs of
Dibai and Sharjah have since met and are again on
friendly relations with one another.
During these troubles Imperial Airways flying boats
which normally refuel at Dibai had to use an alternative
anchorage at Ras-al-Khaimah. There was also a danger
to the safety of the Imperial Airways personnel, equip-
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This volume contains geographical information and maps about the Arabian States of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . It was produced by the General Staff, India, and printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Simla, 1940.
The volume is divided into two sections: 'Military Report' including general descriptions of Kuwait, Bahrein, Hasa, Qatar, the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Muscat and Oman (folios 6-127) and 'Routes' (folios 128-164) including maps of:
- The Arabian States of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Muscat and Oman, and Routes in the area (f 158);
- Kuwait Area (f 159);
- Bahrein, Hasa and Qatar (f 160);
- Trucial Oman A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. (f 161);
- Muscat and Oman (f 162);
and sketches of:
- Bahrein Oil Company's area and important places (f 163);
- Sharjah and Dibai [Dubai] (f 158).
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- 1 volume (157 folios and 7 maps in pocket)
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There is a foliation sequence, which 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 front cover, on number 1, and ends on the last of several maps which are stored in a pocket at the back of the volume, on number 164.
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- Title
- 'Military Report and Route Book. The Arabian States of the Persian Gulf. 1939'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:156v, 158r:164v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence