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Muscat and Persian Gulf Affairs [‎263v] (8/24)

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The record is made up of 1 item (11 folios). It was created in 18 Aug 1871-17 Oct 1871. 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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2. The latter intelligence was confirmed, and it was arranged that Syud
Ahdool Azeez should proceed by sea to take command at Sohar. All arrange
ments were made for his embarkation, when, on the 20th, Abdool Azeez, who
appears to have had a sort of altercation with Thoweynee bin Mahomed, declar
ed that he would have nothing to do with the expedition, but would leave
Muscat and return to Gwadur. In consequence of this, Syud Hareb bin.
Thoweynee and Ahmed bin el Imam were despatched to Sohar instead of
Abdool Azeez. The latter left for Gwadur by last mail steamer.
3. Saeed bin Mahomed, who communicated to me regarding Abdool
Azeez’s proceedings, hinted something about a plan to seize Abdool Azeez and
send him off to Zanzibar. I informed him that as Abdool Azeez had been
invited to Muscat, he clearly should have permission to leave it if he desired,
and stated that, in my opinion, anything like treachery would be injurious to
His Highness Syud Toorkee’s interests. As to the question of Gwadur it was
of little moment compared with the consolidation of His Highness’s power
in Oman.
4. It is, perhaps, well for the Government of Muscat that Abdool Azeez
has taken his departure. I believe the coolness between him and his brother
was promoted, in great part, by Thoweynee and other parties; but, under the
circumstances, Abdool Azeez was likely to be looked to by disaffected persons as
the head of a faction, and he would have commanded the good will of the
bigoted religious party. He professes no ill-will towards His Highness Syud
Toorkee, but states openly that he believes the conduct of Thoweynee will ere
long rouse the Hinavee tribes against His Highness.
5. On the 28th instant the ship Hahmanee returned from Sohar bringing
back Beder bin Saif and the remains of his forces. It appears that Bederand
Ibrahim came to terms by which Shinas was made over to Syud Toorkee.
Sohar and oilier untaken places remained in possession of Ibrahim. Beder, who
v as promised restitution of some date groves of his own near Sohar, accepted
these terms, and, breaking up the force, returned to Muscat. These terms were
made subject to confirmation, it is stated, by the Government, and His High
ness Syria loorkee refuses to abide by them, and is about to organize another
expedition. It seems that the real cause of Beder compromising matters was
want of cash or provisions for the Arabs, and the consequent determination of
the latter to separate and enjoy the harvest season. It is thought by His
Highness’s advisers that, under the circumstances, there was some justification
for Beeler’s proceedings, and they think, by repudiating the terms and landing a
small force without delay, the capture of Sohar may be accomplished, as it°is
reported that it is nearly denuded of defenders.
o. _ fcaeeci bin Ahmed and the other envoys sent to Simayel to report
concerning the murder of Mahomed bin Saeed have returned to Muscat and
reported favorably of the disposition of the Eooaheb tribe, but the offenders
bad escaped to the south and could not be captured.
7; From other parts of Oman I have not received any intelligence of
importance. I am not aware whether you were informed of the death of Nayem
bin Mahomed the Bini-boo-Hussun Chief. I believe his position in that tribe
is not as yet filled up.
Telegram dated the 12th July 1871,
From —Colonel Felly, Bushire.
H Political Secretary, Guuneshkhund.
Boll on ing received from Major Boss: “Gwadur, 10th.
embarked for Batin ah coast to again operate against Ibraliim
occurred.
Syud Toorkee
Nothing else
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Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 17 October 1871.

The papers consist of telegrams from the Political Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. to the Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department, enclosing correspondence from Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Pelly, 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. ; Major Edward Charles Ross, 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; and others.

The papers cover: political intelligence concerning Muscat; report of cholera in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; report on pearl fisheries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the formal recognition by the British Government, and the Government of India, of Syud Toorkee [Sayyid Turkī bin Sa‘īd Āl Bū Sa‘īd] as Ruler of Muscat; précis of intelligence received from the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Shiraz; and reports on the movements of Sayeed Abdool Azeez [Sayyid Abdu'l-Aziz bin Said al-Said], brother of Syud Toorkee, at Charbar [Chābahār] and Gwadur [Gwadar].

The Enclosures are dated 18 August to 26 September 1871.

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There is an Abstract of Contents on folio 261, numbered 1-12.

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