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‘File XXVIII/9 Internal Politics and Relations with Oman Sohar, Sharaqiah, Nizwa and Baraimi News. 1925 to 1931.’ [23v] (46/182)
The record is made up of 1 file (89 folios). It was created in 20 Jun 1925-16 Apr 1931. 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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re-establish them i.e. A1 Munazarah at Sidaif under
an amicable settlement with'al Yuaqib." Sidaif is a
settlement near ibri and under the jurisdiction
of the Shaikh of Ibri.
Shaikh Rashid thinks that Shaikh Isa bin Salih
is confronted with great difficulties. If he fails to
impose his proposed arrangement at Ibri, it will mean
that Imam's prestige will be extremely damaged so
far the province of Dhahirah is concerned. If however
a fighting takes place, in view of the present division
tribes , it is probble that Shaikh Isa may lose the
battle, because the tribe "a 1 Darua " of Tanam (Ghafiriah)
who had promised to support Shaikh Isa and who number
about 2000 have now played false and refused to support
Him. It is estimated that Shaikh Isa bin Salih has about
2000 supporters as follows: A1 Hirath 100.
A1 HijriyinJLoo.
Miscellaneous, 100*
Sons of Eilal bin Zahir
, of lani Hana, 50.
Sons of Shaikh Uasir bin
Kuiaaid of Jabrain near
3ahlah. 50.
Ban i Ruwaihah. 150.
Wadi
A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows.
Rustaq (Nasir bin
Rashid *3 followers) 300.
Ahl Wuhaibah 150.
The above from Sharqiyah and Kustaq.
Arabs od Diriz and Ainain 500.
Miyah.
A1 Munazarah. (the cause of
trouble ) 400 .
Total about 2000.
Against this Shaikh Abdullah bin Hashid al Yaqubi has the
following supporters*
Yuaqib
1000 .
Bani Kalban
1000
-Eani Shakail
500.
Jahawar.
500.
Ealucfes
of
Anbi.
300.
Total about 3300.
If Shaikh Isa bin Salih seeks help from the Sani Yas i. e .
people of Dubai and Sharqah who are Eannawis , then the *
important tribes of Baraimi Al Naim, lani qitab, and Dani Kaab
^ ar£ S11 Ghafiris help the Al Yuaqib .
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The file contains correspondence in the form of reports, letters and translated letters related to political affairs in Oman. The correspondence is mainly concerned with the news of Ibn Sa'ud’s probable attempt to take over the al-Buraimi region in north-west Oman and the arrangement of the shaikhs of Trucial Oman A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. and Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salih al-Harthi on behalf of the Imam of Oman to militarily unite against Ibn Sa'ud. To discuss the matter, members of the Bani Yas tribe from Dubai visit Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salih in his home town al-Qabil (mistakenly referred to in the file as Kabul).
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 reports to 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. , Bushire, on internal affairs taking place in various towns that belong to the regions of al-Dhahira, al-Dakhiliyya and al-Sharqiyya of Oman. He also reports on clashes between the two main Omani factions, the Hanawi and the Ghafiri, and the role played by Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salih al-Harthi to settle the cases, reportedly in order to unite various Omani tribes against Ibn Sa'ud.
The file also includes news of the areas of Al-'Ainain, 'Ibri and Yanqul falling under the influence of Shaikh ‘Isa bin Salih, and news of the murder of some local Omani shaikhs and the names of those who took over their positions.
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- 1 file (89 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 91; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-90; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- ‘File XXVIII/9 Internal Politics and Relations with Oman Sohar, Sharaqiah, Nizwa and Baraimi News. 1925 to 1931.’
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- front, front-i, 2r:2v, 4r:4v, 6r, 7r, 8r, 12r:13v, 15r:17v, 19r:21v, 22v:29v, 32r:47v, 50r:54v, 57r:65v, 67r:67v, 69r:69v, 73r:73v, 75r:80v, 84r:90v, back-i, back
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