The record is made up of 1 file (51 folios). It was created in 9 Nov 1884-31 Jul 1886. 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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This file contains papers that discuss possible Turkish designs on Oman. It also includes the November 1885 administration report and trade returns from 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. in Muscat 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 Bushire; 1884-85 report on a visit 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. to Ras Fartak. However. The majority of the file's papers cover possible means of British support (including Naval action) to Sayyid Turki, the Sultan of Muscat and Oman against insurrection in 1885-1886.
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- 1 file (51 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 53; 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 2-52; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- IOR/R/15/6/17
- Title
- 'Political'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:4v, 6r:52v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence