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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1915-1919' [71v] (149/396)
The record is made up of 1 volume (194 folios). It was created in 1916-1920. 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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CA
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
His HigVmeFs' financial condition is referred to under the heading Customs,
Since his necessary expenditure is equal to, ii not in excess of his income and
he has other expenses, soine of which are avoidable, and ^ others, though not
unavoidable, difficult to cut down in an Oriental State, his indebtedness can but
continue to increase.
Saiyid Taimur has inherited a throne in w hich his power extends only s0
far as the guns of British ships can reach, while he has perhaps inherited a
character which, though it might with guidance do much in stttled conditions,
can do little to cope with the difficulties with which he is surrounded. Cut off
from the Arab tribes by a rebellion which was a force before lie came into his
own, living in a capital of which the population consists mainly of ^British
Subjects, Baluchis and Negroes and in which there are no leaders of Arab
opinions, comparatively little in touch ^ith the luither poits wnich form a part
of his dominions over which he has still some control, represented by Walis who
are backward and corrupt, he has levV to whom he can turn for assistance.
The conditions are such as could only be dealt with by a man of experience
or great force of character and neither oi these qualities does the Sultan
possess.
On the other hand he gives promise of good judgment and is possessed of a
sound common sense—when he is left to himself—-which with maturity should
make him a better ruler than either his grandfather or his father, provided that
he is left with something to rule.
His Highness was represented at Gwadur by his brother Saiyid Salim who
was, however, recalled in October owing to disturbances and complaints of the
Hindu community in connection with a cow being killed and dragged through
the streets of the bazaar bv his soldiery in the previous July.
The family of the Sultan is a severe drag upon the finances of the state
and, since very few of them are employed, or employable they do not assist
much in the work.
Saiyid Dhiab, the cousin and brother-in-law of His Highness left Maskat
in October, and has resided in India ever since. It is presumed that, after
being some years in England, he finds life in Maskat somewhat impossible.
The Sultan does not appear to be very pleased with him.
The system of Customs remains the same, but several changes took place
^ , in the management 2 successive natives of
Customs, t t j -! •
India taking over charge.
The Superintendent of the previous year, Salim bin Abdullah al Khaimari,
•left at the end of the previous year his service having been dispensed with.
He was relieved by Saiyid Abu Salih, a native of Poona, the son of a former
Subedar of the Indian Army, and related to several native officers.
In November Saiyid Abu Salih was relieved by Muhammad Reimoo,
a Khoja and British Subject of Gwadur, who also formed the customs at the
latter port.
The reason for the change in this instance is stated to have been due to
the fact that Saiyid Abu Salih w r as unable to raise any further loans for His
Highness
Not the least of the reasons that a more satisfactory system of Customs
control is not introduced by the Sultan is that, under present circumstances, he
cannot draw upon the Customs Department for overdrafts as on a Bank, the
system having been to obtain the money from Hindu and other traders as an
advance against future Customs duties. As goods are imported the merchant
pays half^ dues the other half being credited towards paying off the advances
given, while 15 per cent, interest is charged on all such loans.
The present Superintendent is attempting to put an end to this system and,
when necessary, to borrow money in the open market at ordinary rates of
interest. He calculates that if he pays present fixed salaries and stipends,
which includes those of His Highness'family, it will take three years for him
o pay o a L debts on the Customs which have been incurred as above stated,
n T Calls are made u P 0n him - M however, the Sultan
legards the Customs at a source of general income, it would be unprecedented
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The volume includes Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1915 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1916); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1916 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1917); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1917 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1919); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1918 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1920); and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1919 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1920). The 1915 and 1919 Reports bear manuscript corrections written in pencil.
The Administration Reports contain separate reports, arranged in chapters, on each of the principal Agencies, Consulates, and Vice-Consulates that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. , and provide a wide variety of information, including details of senior British administrative personnel and local officials; descriptions of the various areas and their inhabitants; political, judicial and economic matters; notable events; medical reports; details of climate; communications; the movements of Royal Navy ships; military matters; the slave trade; and arms traffic.
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- 1 volume (194 folios)
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The reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
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Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the first folio after the front cover, and continues through to 194 on the last folio before the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio. The following folio needs to be folded out to be read: f. 36.
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