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'History of the imâms and seyyids of 'Omân by Salîl-ibn-Razîk, from A.D. 661-1856; translated from the original Arabic, and edited with notes, appendices, and an introduction, continuing the history down to 1870, by George Percy Badger, F.R.G.S., late chaplain in the Presidency of Bombay.' [‎65] (226/612)

The record is made up of 1 volume (435 pages). It was created in 1871. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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THE IMAMS OP 'OMAN.
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should pay an annual tribute to the Imam, and should not
molest the Mussulmans who repaired to Maskat. They con
sented to this also, and Mas^d did not leave until he had
received the tribute from them. These latter facts I give
on the trustworthy authority of several aged friends, among
whom I may mention sheikh Maaruf-bin-Salim, es-Sayighy,
and Khatir-bin-Hamid-el-Beda/iy, and Hamid-bin-Salim, el-
Aama, all men of well-known probity. 1
Now Mani^-bin-Sinan was secretly inimical to the Imam
and did all in his power to foment dissatisfaction against his
government, insomuch that Maddad-bin-Halwan requested
the Imam^s permission to compass his death by treachery,
which being lawful the Imam gave his consent. Maddad
was at that time commander of the garrison at Lawa, where
Hafizh-bin-Seif was governor, who also used to consult him
in all difficult or important matters. Maddad forthwith
began a correspondence with Man?, promising that he would
secure his entrance into the fort. Hafizh-bin-Seif was in
the plot, but left its direction entirely to Maddad, between
whom and Mani' messengers were continually going and
coming. Man? resided at the time at the village of Daba,
but when he felt sure of Maddad he proceeded to Sohar,
remaining several days at el-Mankal, which appertains to it,
expecting to hear from Maddad that the plot was ripe for
execution. Maddad reassured him on that point, but at the
same time informed the governor on what night the attempt
to enter the fort was to be made. The governor accordingly
sent bands of soldiers over the country to apprehend Mani'.
They watched him as he was approaching Lawa, surrounded
him on all sides and then killed him, together with a number
of his followers, the remainder escaping. When the Imam
1 The Portuguese annalists of the period, as far as I know, are silent
respecting these successes gained over their countrymen in Oman,
which, however, proved preliminary to their ignominious expulsion not
long after.

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History of the imâms and seyyids of 'Omân by Salîl-ibn-Razîk, from A.D. 661-1856; translated from the original Arabic, and edited with notes, appendices, and an introduction, continuing the history down to 1870, by George Percy Badger, F.R.G.S., late chaplain in the Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. of Bombay.

Author: Hamid ibn Muhammad ibn Ruzayq

Publication details: London: Printed for the Hakluyt Society

Physical Description: initial roman numeral pagination (i-cxxviii); with map.

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1 volume (435 pages)
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The volume contains a table of contents giving chapter headings and page references. There is an index to the principal names at the back of the volume.

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Dimensions: 210mm x 130mm

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