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File 4684/1913 'Pt 1 Muscat rebellion' [‎66r] (140/332)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (162 folios). It was created in 1913-1914. 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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No. 74—1462 IX-D,, dated f *Swiftsure” at Maskat, the 13th April 1914.
From—His Excellency Rear-Admiral R. H. Peirse, Naval Commander-in-Chief,
East Indies, Bombay,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Marine Department.
I have the honour to forward herewith, for the information of His Excel
lency the Viceroy and Governor-General of India in Council, the attached copy
of a letter I have this day addressed to the Admiralty, relative to the insurrec
tion in the Sultanate of Oman and the present state of affairs at Barka.
Enclosure.
No. 1462 IX-D., dated “ Swiftsure ” at Maskat, the 13th April 1914.
From—His Excellency Rear-Admiral R. H. Peirse, Naval Commander-in-Chief,
East Indies, Bombay,
To—The Secretary to the Admiralty.
In forwarding the enclosed letter No. 37—14 of 11th April 1914, from the
Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , I have the honour to inform the Lords
Commissioners of the Admiralty that the situation at Barka has been
, , , developing since 22nd ultimo (as shown
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by the accompanying precis of telegraphic
correspondence) when it was first reported that the Imam and his followers
were threatening to attack the place after capturing the town of Nakhl owing
to the treachery of the Sultan’s adherents.
2. On the 10th instant, 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. , Maskat, represented to me
that he had received an urgent letter from His Highness the Sultan of Maskat
asking for assistance as the rebels were then within half a mile of Barka, and
as all his forces with the exception of a small number of Baluchis had gone
over to the enemy, he was powerless to withstand their attack.
3. After conferring with 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. , I directed the “Pox” to
proceed to Barka the same evening and to convey Colonel Benn, Political
Agent, so that the situation could be discussed with His Highness on the spot
with the least possible delay.
4. I also authorized the Captain of “ Fox ” to shell any fort within
range of his guns which he might find to be occupied by the rebels, provided
he 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. considered the events justified it and that it was
done at the express request of His Highness the Sultan.
5. This was carried out as will he seen from Captain Caulfeild’s report
on the morning of 11th April, and the “ Fox ” returned to Maskat the same
afternoon.
6. A rumour has since reached Maskat that there were about 30 casual
ties, hut this is as yet unconfirmed.
7. An attack on the port of Kurait, 28 miles south-east of Maskat, is
also threatened.
The situation is therefore being closely watched and short of landing men
from His Majesty ships which would only be authorised in the case of direct
necessity, I am prepared with the concurrence of the Political Authorities
and in response to requests which may be received from the Sultan to shell
any positions taken up by the rebels which may be within range of the ship’s
guns.
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India. Foreign Secretary's J
No 1 9 M, dated
7 MAY 1914

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Papers regarding the 1913 uprising of the Ibāḍī imamate and the tribes of the interior of Oman under the leadership of Sālim bin Rāshid al-Kharūṣī, against the authority of the Sultans of Muscat and Oman, Fayṣal bin Turkī Āl Bū Sa‘īd and Taymūr bin Fayṣal Āl Bū Sa‘īd.

The volume consists of Muscat News reports submitted by 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. at Muscat, plus correspondence between the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Senior Naval Officer in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and the Government of India Foreign and Political Department. There are also translated copies of communications received from Sālim bin Rāshid al-Kharūṣī,and Taymūr bin Fayṣal Āl Bū Sa‘īd.

The correspondence and reports provide details of the following: the progress of the uprising; the intervention of Indian troops and British ships; the bombardment of rebel positions at Barka [Barkā] and Kuriyat; negotiations between the Imam and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman; support for the uprising outside of Oman; proposals for the establishment of a levy corps at Muscat; and the Sultan's attempts to raise money, enlist foreign aid, and purchase weaponry.

The volume includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in the volume by year. This is placed at the end of the correspondence (folio 1).

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1 volume (162 folios)
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The subject 4684 (Muscat Rebellion) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/425-427, with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, and parts 3 and 4 comprising the third volume.

The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 160; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the two leading and ending flyleaves. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 50-160; these numbers are also written in pencil and are circled, but are crossed through.

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