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'File 8/72 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT LEVIES STRIKE; MUSCAT CUSTOMS STRIKE' [‎front] (1/88)

The record is made up of 1 file (42 folios). It was created in 28 Sep 1942-22 Sep 1944. 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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This file concerns actions taken by the Muscat authorities following strikes by members of the Muscat Levies (also referred to as the Muscat Infantry) and the Muscat Customs Department respectively. The Muscat Levies strike – the result of a recent cancellation of rations – occurred in 1942 and ended with the dismissal of 119 men. The strike by Customs staff, mainly over low salaries, began in 1944, reportedly with encouragement from Saiyid Shahab [Sayyid Shihāb bin Fayṣal Āl Bū Sa‘īd], Minister of External Affairs, Muscat.

The file features the following principal correspondents: 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. and Consul, Muscat; 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 Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd].

The Arabic language material consists of two items of correspondence (English translations are included).

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1 file (42 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue/black for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 44; 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. A previous foliation sequence between ff 32-43, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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'File 8/72 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT LEVIES STRIKE; MUSCAT CUSTOMS STRIKE' [‎front] (1/88), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/266, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100057755185.0x000002> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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