'Sketch Map schewing Tribal Districts between Arabistan and Bushire'

IOR/L/PS/10/485, f 135

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The record is made up of 1 map. It was created in Jul 1915. 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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The map shows the area between Arabistan and Bushire, indicating the regions inhabited by the following tribes: Lirawi, Hajat Daoud, Shabankareh, Zira, Borasju, Rudhilleh, Angali, Chahkutah, and Tangistan.

These districts are categorised as 'in cooperation with British Authorities', 'in alliance with Hayat Daoud [Ḥayāt-dāwudi]', and 'hostile to British'.

The map also shows the Zeidun district in the North, administered by the Sheikh of Maohammerah.

Hydrology, hachures, some roads and railway routes are also indicated.

The map was produced by General Staff, India.

Scale approximately 1:519,000

Extent and format
1 map
Area map covers
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Scale
1:519,000 approx
Scale designator
Horizontal
Orientation
North
Degree coordinates
Top-left: 30° 43' 50.16" N, 49° 40' 23.88" E
Top-right: 30° 43' 50.16" N, 51° 32' 12.84" E
Bottom-left: 28° 21' 55.44" N, 49° 40' 23.88" E
Bottom-right: 28° 21' 55.44" N, 51° 32' 12.84" E
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Physical characteristics

Materials: Printed on paper

Dimensions: 591 x 360mm

Written in
English in Latin script
Type
Map

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Original held at
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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Unrestricted

Archive reference
IOR/L/PS/10/485, f 135
Former external reference(s)
W/LPS/21/B50 B50

History of this record

Date(s)
Jul 1915 (CE, Gregorian)
Places
ArabistanBushire
People & organisations
Emir of Mohammerah

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