Author
the Imam
Publication Date
23 Dec 1914-31 Oct 1916 (CE, Gregorian)
Type
Document
Language
ara,eng
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Pages Count
405
Library
Qatar Digital Library
Library Asset ID
IOR/R/15/6/45
Record ID
vdc_100000000831.0x000285
Library Location
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.
Date
23 Dec 1914-31 Oct 1916 (CE, Gregorian)
Notes
The volume contains correspondence in the form of reports, memoranda, and a considerable number of translated letters of notable local Omani shaikhs and members of al-Bu Sa‘id ruling family. The correspondence is mainly concerned with the rising of the Imam of Oman, Salim bin Rashid al-Kharusi against the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Taimur bin Fayṣal bin Turki al-Bu Sa‘idi, and the former’s attack on Muscat in 1915. The Imam’s coalition included Omani tribal leaders, Himyar bin Nasir al-Nabhani, and ‘Isa bin Saleh al-Harthi, who were rising against the existence of the British forces in Muscat and the Sultan’s reliance on the British in his rule. The Imam’s forces met at Sama'il and led their way from there to attack the British forces’ garrison at Bait al-Falaj. Upon the attack, British officials, 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.
, Muscat and 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.
, Bushire, in particular reported on the number of casualties from both sides. The attack has raised concerns of more attacks to take place in the future.
Among other issues raised in the volume are:
current situation in various regions including Sama'il, Nizwa, Sib and others
previous rising led by the Imam, Azzan bin Qais
the communication made with the Government of India about the possibility of sending more troops to Muscat in order to assist the existing ones, and the expenses involved in such a step
the position of the French in Muscat
'Isa bin Saleh’s efforts for peace
the suggestion that 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.
, Muscat, could act as a mediator between the two sides
the possible peace negotiations
the Imam’s conditions for making peace, including: the full recognition of the Sharia Law as practiced by the Imam in the interior, the settlement of the financial claims due to the inhabitants in the interior, and the absolute prohibition of the import of wines, spirits and tobaccos
news of the First World War
the influence the Imam has on his followers and his anti-British propaganda, seeing the British as enemies of Islam
the spread of pro-German feelings among the tribes of the Sharqiyya region
news that the Emperor of Germany has converted to Islam
The majority of the correspondence in the volume is dated 1915.
Erişim Koşulları
Unrestricted
Düzenleme
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
Eski Harici Referans(lar)
Subject Files: File XXIX/4
Gruplandırıldığı Yer
ENCLOSURE 'O.' Direction of Enemy's attack
2 images
Ref: IOR/R/15/6/45, f 116
