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'14/196 Punishment of the Sheikh of Fujairah. Sheikh Hawad bin Abdullah Sharqiyin.' [79r] (167/530)
The record is made up of 1 volume (259 folios). It was created in 17 Apr 1925-10 Jul 1934. 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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Trarslatior of latter dated 10th Shahar 1344 (=14-
Shalkh Hatnad hir A Mullah, Chief of Pu.lairah, to Isa
from
bir Abdul
Latlf, ^©elderoy Aaert, Sha^ffah.
A.C.
T hex to state that I have ro rest or aooourt of the affairs
which took place some time back; my subjects are afraid as they
have heard from the people that the Hi*b Goverrmert irterd to
repeat their aotior apairst us. We supplicate to the Almighty God
am the Goverrmert that what was dor© to us was sufficient for. us
because the people are weak and w© are unable to withstand the
Government.-. T Informed Shaikh, Hamad bin Ibrahim to find out the
facts of the news reached us from the Coast and asked him to
intermediate between me, you and the Resident and I tfave every
hope In him to achieve the point.
T received an Intimation from Shaikh Hamad to the effect that
he has discussed matters with the Resident and the latter has
river him a rood answer which reassured us.
T intended to visit Umm-ul-Qaiwair hut T was ettaclned with
severe sickness and the messenger saw in what condition T was.
When Shaikhs Abdullah bin Hamad and Abdullah bin Fasir came they
alsorsaw how Indisposed I was. r sent Hamdan bin Sorur,*Saif bin
Hamad and Saif bin Sorur in company with the Shaikhs to Shaikh
Hamad hin Ibrahim in order that they should all call or you.
to me it will not be lost and God willing you will
not listen to the misrepresentations of self interested persons.
T was Informed that you have received a complaint from Shaikh
Said bin Hamad araInst me. T have already informed you that
T arree to settle with him according to the orders of God ard
His Prophet. T would not rive up my property ard district unless
I am compelled by the Gpverrmert and to this the Government does
rot arree but/decides matters accordinr to justice*
Please treat us accordirr to God’s law.
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This file consists of correspondence relating to actions taken against the Shaikh of Fujairah. The main correspondents are 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. Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Senior Naval Officer Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; 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; Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent Sharjah; Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah, ruler of Fujairah; Shaikh Said bin Hamad, Chief of Kalba.
A number of topics are covered.
- The kidnap of a Baluch girl who was sold to the Shaikh of Fujairah. 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. threatened to shell the Shaikh's fort and burn his dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. if a fine was not paid. Furthermore, as the Shaikh did not respond to the protocol of coming on board his fort was bombarded for one and a half hours which produced the desired effect.
- Disputes between al Fujairah (al- Qawasim One of the ruling families of the United Arab Emirates; also used to refer to a confederation of seafaring Arabs led by the Qāsimī tribe from Ras al Khaima. tribe) and Kalba (al Sharqiyyin tribe) over raiding and disputes.
There are over forty letters in Arabic with translations; maps drawn by Bertram Thomas of tribal territories around al Fujairah and also a map of the ports of Oman.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (259 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation. The foliation sequence consists of numbers circled in pencil located in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio and runs from the front cover to last folio. Foliation omissions: Folios 174, 189, 203 have been omitted.
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- Title
- '14/196 Punishment of the Sheikh of Fujairah. Sheikh Hawad bin Abdullah Sharqiyin.'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 1ar:1dv, 2r:12v, 14r:20v, 22r:48v, 48ar:48av, 49r:49v, 51r:59v, 62r:68v, 70r:73v, 77r:81v, 81ar:81av, 82r:100v, 103r:107v, 107ar:107bv, 108r:108v, 110r:115v, 117r:119v, 123r:123v, 123ar:123av, 124r:127v, 129r:133v, 136r:137r, 137r, 138r:144v, 146r:158v, 160r:165v, 168r:176v, 178r:179v, 183r:184v, 186r:186v, 188r:188v, 191r:202v, 204r:205v, 207r:207v, 211r:221v, 223r:230v, 232r:241v, 241ar:241av, 242r:245v, 250r:260v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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