'Personalities. 'Iràq (Exclusive of Baghdad and Kàdhimain), 1919' [‎32r] (68/318)

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chAbid al rAzin.
A prominent man of the Ja'far section of the Shammar, not a shaikh, though he
the J a<far are divided into two sub-sections, one under himself, the other under
\\adi ibn ‘Ah. For many years agent and purchaser of camels for Muhammad al
Bassam. Arrested in Kuwait on suspicion of being a Turkish spy and of bringing letters
of a doubtful character from Muhammad. (No evidence for these charges.)
CHALLUB IBN TARFAH.
Mujablah section, Shammar Tdqah, ‘Aziziyah district. By far the most intelligent
of the Shaikhs in this district, and a very good head for business. In the early days of
the occupation rendered considerable assistance here and in Ba‘qubah in resettling tribes
on their lands. Very reliable and straightforward in his dealings.
CHALLUB IBN ZABUN.
See Yasir, Challub ibn.
chAsib khAn, IBN KHAZ'AL khAn.
Nusrat-ul-Mulk, born 1891. Eldest son of the Shaikh of Muhammarah. Married to a
daughter of Haji Rais-al-Tujjar. He was Governor of Ahwaz in 1912. He was neglectful
and puerile, but has improved of late years. Is easily influenced by stronger minds. Very
courteous and gentlemanly. He is at present Deputy-Governor of Muhammarah.
chassAb al hammAdi.
Paramount Shaikh of Khaza'il, in Diwaniyah district. Cultivates on Hdr ibn Najm.
Slow-witted and consequently dilatory in obeying orders. Detained in Hillah early in
1918, as a corrective. Behaviour since satisfactory. Partner in cultivation with Tbadi
al Husain of the Fatlah and Haji Jawwad al Musir of the Kurds.
chassAb al saiyid nAsir, saiyid.
A much respected Saiyid. Cultivates the lands of Milhah, Diwaniyah district.
CHITAB IBN SA'ID.
Bani Lam, of the Bait Madhkur. A nephew of Ghadhban ibn Bunaiyah and under
his influence, but also a friend of Juwi. His territory was from the south end of the
Suwaichiyah marsh to the Umm al Hannah reach ; 200 fighting men. He made a nominal
submission, but is an inveterate foe of the British. In October, 1915, when Sabri Bey
with some Turkish cavalry cut in on our communications, he joined in the loot and fired
on our telegraph steamer, killing the Captain and several of the crew, and assisted ‘Alwan
and the Bait Jindil in burning a large number of our supply mahailahs. Made submission
through Saiyid Muhammad Kadhim Yazdi in the winter of 1917-18, and was allowed
to return to ‘Amarah, but his lands have not been given back to him.
CHIYAD AL MUHAMMAD.
Head of the Barraja’ of the Hindiyah lands on the Shatt Mulla. Small tribe of no
great importance.
DAHASH AL HUMUD.
Shinafiyah district. Head of a section of the Albu Hulaiyil, a tribe of Chabshah
origin, 150 rifles. Cultivators round a spring, ‘Ain al Dahash, some 12 miles south-west
of Shinafiyah. Is in receipt of an allowance of Rs. 150 p.m. from Government.
DAKHIL IBN WADI A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. .
Formerly Shaikh of the Al Mu'alla in the Tursaq, Mandali district. He was found to
be intriguing with the Wali and was deposed.
dArA beg.
Kirkuk district, Kurd. Head of the Tauq division of the Daudi Kurds. Has the
allegiance of five villages and could probably raise himself to a leading position in the tribe,
as his late brother, Mansur did. Age, about 33, very intelligent, anti-Turk ; almost
certainly to be trusted. Wealthy.
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