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'File 8/23 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE INTERIOR – (Dhahirah, Map of Dhahirah, Imam occupies Ibri)' [‎36r] (71/122)

The record is made up of 1 file (59 folios). It was created in 4 Jan 1941-5 May 1943. 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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inducing him to abandon Ibri and return to Nizwa particularly as
Sheikh lea bin Saleh al Harthi has so far shown no enthusiasm for
his manoeuvres in the Dahirah*
The Imam’s position is not a happy one and he now seems
to have decided to rest content with the occupation of Ibri. So
far he has made no move in the direction of the Beni Kalban
country and it is possible that he is hoping for the an-ival of
Sheikh Isa bin Saleh al Harthi as a mediator. It will be
interesting to see what, if any, re-action in Oman is caused by the
troops move to Adhaba.
I will inform you of the Sultan’s intentions by cable
after seeing him in Bombay unless he decides on earlier action
when I will communicate with you immediately.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,

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This file relates to the political situation in the interior of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, specifically in the area named Dhahirah [Az̧ Z̧āhirah]. The correspondence mainly concerns the response of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] to reported incursions by followers of the Imam of Oman into territory under the Sultan's political control, including the town of Ibri.

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; the Government of Muscat and Oman's Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Arabic language material consists of correspondence between 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 various representatives of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.

Also included is a copy of a sketch entitled 'Field Sketch of Dhahira Plain from Jabal al Qal'at', published in the Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London.

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1 file (59 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) 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 61; 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.

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'File 8/23 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: POLITICAL SITUATION IN THE INTERIOR – (Dhahirah, Map of Dhahirah, Imam occupies Ibri)' [‎36r] (71/122), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/6/211, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100059911826.0x000048> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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