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ADEN
The Julaidi are another tribe whose influence, originally widely extended, has waned
of late years. Although numerically weak, and actually inhabiting a very restricted
area the Julaioi Shaikh exercised influence, and exacted tribute in the past, from various
small clans as far west as J.'Akama, some 30 odd miles only, east of Mokha. But at the
present time, partly owing to the extension of Turkish influence from Mokha and
partly to the independent spirit engendered among these clans by the possession of rifles
although they acknowledge his suzerainty, it has become nominal only. Certain
clans such as the Mudariba and the Aghbari, still pay a small amount, or more probably
offer entertainment 'only, while others (the Mishwali, Bokari) have of late years paid
to the Turks through the Shaikh of the Durafi.
The JulaidS proper border on the Zuraiki on their (Julaidi) west, along the J Iraf
range, and on their north, along the WadiDanuba, till the Buraimi are met near the
Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Adim. Shawar is a village of some J dozen towers built on a hill above the Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows.
bhawar, the Shaikh's being a large aiKl well-built tower. There is a well below the
village.
WAHlDl—
In the vicinity of the W adi Haifa' near Hauta wheat, jo war i, barley, and fahat
are grown. Four crops are reaped yearly, namely, pne rain crop and three irrigation.
The fields are Hear and regular and the state of cultivation generally is very superior
The rotation of crops is observed. The Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. is for irrigation by numerous stone
walls. There is an abundant supply of good water which is drawn up by bullocks
after the Indian system. No fruits are grown except dates and lemons. The few
cattle are sent to graze m the neighbouring deserts under the care of Bedouins. Sheep
and goats are numerous, but there are no horses.
In the neighbourhood of Habban the supply of water is very limited and procurable
only from deep wells. The crops are therefore dependent on the rainfall. Wheat, barley
tanaf, jowan, bapi, and Kimh (qinnab-dagoosa) are grown, but no dates, coffee, or cotton
Indigo grows wild, also a species of aloe from which the common white rope of the
country is made. ^
The only manufactures are a thick felt for eamel saddles and a coarse cloth for
Dyeing is carried on extensively, the indigo being imported from Bir 'All and Aden!
Blue is the universal colour worn by both sexes.
trade great ^ ^ annuany at Hauta on the 12Ul Rajab, but otherwise there is little
The territory occupied by the Wahfdi is situated on each aide of the Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Maifa
and enclosed on three sides by hills, while on the south is the Arabian Sea, The coast
line extends from near Ras-ul-Kalb for about fifty miles to a fpoint west of Balahaf
The area is about 160 square miles, and on the west of the Wahidi country are the
SibeT the 1>hu y aibl > and on the north and east the Naman and Buraishi
The territory may be divided into three districts : Habban to the north, Bir'AIi on
the coast, and 'Izz&i m the centre.
The system of administration is patriarchal. The Sultans are poor and have little
power. Their decisions m civil and criminal cases must be in accordance with the
Mahomedan law and tribal custom, or they are disregarded. The Shaikhs are sometimes
called in consultation, while, as a sort of court of appeal, a council of Sharifs or Saiyids
may be assembled. The Shanfg have great influence even among the Bedouin of the
hills, due m part to their descent and partly to their superior knowledge. Thev fre
quently act as peace makers between contending tribes.
Cannot "exceed loTdo^ ^ ^ 40001446 of the annual re ~' but »
The want of power and authority among the Sultans may be accounted for by the
absence of wealth or any large source of income on their part, the only means they have
are the a^hut ,a sort of property tax, and transit dues, besides the profits arising from
any landed property of their own. Most of their income, however derived, has to be
thlfaltwts afr"' aa ' retainerf0rth6irSerViCeS Wh6n rCr,Uired ' alld to