‘Persian Gulf – Treaty of Peace between the authorities of Muscat and the Wahabee Lieutenant in Oman – aggressions of the Wahabees on the territories of the Imaum of Muscat – Vol: 4’

Content

This item consists of copies of correspondence, consultations, memoranda, resolutions, and minutes cited in, or enclosed with, political letters from 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. [Mumbai]. The correspondents are: 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. ; Captain Samuel Hennell, British Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Hajee Jassim [Ḥājī Jāsim], British Agent at Bahrein [Bahrain]; and Hiskeal bin Yusoof [Ḥizqīl bin Yūsuf], British Agent at Muscat. It is the fourth in a series of fifteen items on the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (the others are IOR/F/4/2131/101199, IOR/F/4/2131/101200, IOR/F/4/2131/101201, IOR/F/4/2131/101203, IOR/F/4/2131/101204, IOR/F/4/2131/101205, IOR/F/4/2131/101206, IOR/F/4/2131/101207, IOR/F/4/2131/101208, IOR/F/4/2131/101209, IOR/F/4/2131/101210, IOR/F/4/2131/101211, IOR/F/4/2131/101212 and IOR/F/4/2131/101213).

The item concerns:

• The peace agreement between the Saaed bin Mootluck [Sa‘d bin Muṭlaq], on behalf of Ameer Fysul [Amir Fayṣal bin Turkī bin Abdullāh Āl Sa‘ūd], and the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat, [Sayyid Sa‘īd bin Sulṭān Āl Bū Sa‘īd]
• Incidents of plunder of Wahabee [Wahhābi] messengers carrying tribute from the Imaum of Muscat to Ameer Fysul.

The item contains a contents page, and the title page of the item contains the following references: ‘Draft 252/46, P.C. [Previous Communication] 5171, Collection No 2 of No 106’.

Extent and format

1 item (15 folios)

Arrangement

The documents are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of the item to the rear.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with f 595, and terminates at f 609, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the volume also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

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.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/2131/101202

History of this record

Date(s)

6 Jul 1845-24 Sep 1845 (CE, Gregorian)

Subjects

Highway robberyPeace treaties

Places

Muscat

People & organisations

Government of BombayImam of OmanWahabi (Tribe)

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‘Persian Gulf – Treaty of Peace between the authorities of Muscat and the Wahabee Lieutenant in Oman – aggressions of the Wahabees on the territories of the Imaum of Muscat – Vol: 4’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/2131/101202, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100097992719.0x000001> [accessed 21 July 2026]

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