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‘File XXXVIII/4 BOMBARDMENT of SUR. OCT:- NOV: 1928.’ [168r] (346/368)
The record is made up of 1 volume (176 folios). It was created in 28 Sep 1928-21 Nov 1928. 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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Translation of a letter dated 28tJa jaiuadi X, 1347 ^12tii
iNOveniber 1 ^ 28 )from blieikJa xsa bin baiih al naritJii to tint major
(j.x. murpny, i.A.,
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.
and n.i3.M*s Consul, muscat.
Keeeived on iy/11/28*
After complindents.
x beg to inform you tnat x nave received a letter from the
roxitical resident about tne disturbance at bur and was
pleased to near of tne intention of tne High trovernment to
remove tne flagstaff wiiicn was errected by tne people of
jaSalan in order to stir a conflagration by creating a distur
bance among tne nation* iou nave done well in paying attention
to wiiat we represented to you and endeavouring to settle
matters and prevent disturbances* ;ve are grateful to tne
Government for tiieir Kind attention to tne nation of Oman*.
x request you to let me Know tne Governments reply v/ith
regard to tne permission wnicn 1 asKed for tlie arms ^ rifles and
aiiJiiunition) wnicn are required by me* x nope you will try
^to get tne necessary permission) and send me an answer through j
Ahan .Bahadur riasib bin muhammad.
Jr > b.
i have sent an answer to the rolitical •‘•‘•esident* s letter
through the Council, he has mentioned is his letter that he
would liice to have an interview with me but he has not mentioned
for what purpose whether for strengthening the friendly relations,
or for another purpose, i have promised him to send an
intination on my return to my country and insha-aliah you will
hear about it* i am now staying in the country of habas for the
settlement of some affairs*
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- Content
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to events taking place at Sur and the involvement of various Omani tribes, mainly the Bani Bu Ali and the Janabah. The events at Sur include: attacks made on merchants and caravans; the besieging of forts; the raising of the flag of Ibn Saud; and the bombardment of a fort at Sur.
Concerns were raised by the Council of Ministers, Muscat, and the Hanawi [also Hinawi] tribal faction, as represented by Shaikh Isa bin Salih al-Harthi, regarding the establishment of Ibn Saud’s authority in Ja‘alan [Ja'lan]. The Amirs of Ja'alan [Emirs of Ja‘lan], who belong to the Ghafiri tribal faction, also raised concerns regarding the plan of the Hanawis to take over Sur. The correspondence also contains summaries (ff 36-42 and ff 157-161) of the Political Agent’s tour to Sur.
The main correspondents in the file are: the Amirs of Ja'alan, Shaikh Muhammad bin Nasir and Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Hamudah; the Council of Ministers to His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and Oman; Shaikh Isa bin Salih al-Harthi; 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. , Muscat; and 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. , Bushire.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (176 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 176; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/6/63
- Title
- ‘File XXXVIII/4 BOMBARDMENT of SUR. OCT:- NOV: 1928.’
- Pages
- 17r:17v, 22r:22v, 167r:169v
- Author
- al-Ḥārthī, Shaikh ‘Īsá bin Ṣāliḥ
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