'Personalities. 'Iràq (Exclusive of Baghdad and Kàdhimain), 1919' [‎77v] (159/318)

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MAHDI AL SAIYID SALMAN, SAIYID.
■ Of Naiaf Huwaish Quarter. Head of Saiyid Salman family. A many-faced har.
.V*, u .TTnninp bu't a supporter of Government. A great lover of money, to obtain
unreliable and cun g, PP., .jj, an( j risk Hereditary head of the Zuqurt. I n
Mav h 19 e i 6 Un h d e er was e one of the Shaikh^ administering the town with 'Atlyah abu Qulal,
M y ’ -ivi a'nn nnrl in the riots of November, 1917, nor in the outbreak in January, 1918.
In March after the murder of Captain Marshall, gave shelter to the Kut police, but he could
have given much more assistance to us during the blockade if he had used his influence to
' the best advantage. Well known as mean and miserly.
MAHDI TABATABAl, SAIYID.
Of Karbala Uncle of Saiyids ‘Abdul Husain and Muhammad Sadiq ; owes his
influence locally chiefly to his family connections. Aged about 52 years.
MAHI AL KHAIYUN.
A cousin of Badr Rumaiyidh (Muntafiq, Bani Malik, Albu Salih) from whom he has
taken refuge among the Luhud. He was Mudir of the Hammar Lake Shabanahs, but was
found to be too careless for the job and was replaced by Sa'dun ibn Haji Muhammad.
Mahi is an intriguer and needs watching.
MAHMUD, SAIYID.
Landowner of Abu Tamr, Daltawah area.
MAHMUD IBN HAjI HASSUN SARRAF.
Of Karbala. Aged 37. His father was a coppersmith, and became a money changer,
in which profession he was followed by Mahmud. Good reputation.
MAHMUD AL HINDI, AGHA HAjI.
Of Najaf, Oudh Bequest Mujtahid distributor. He is related by marriage to Saiyid
Muhammad Kadhim. Openly pro-British and an admirer of the British Government.
He acts as Saiyid Muhammad Kadhim's secretary in his correspondence with Government.
He rendered excellent services both in September, 1917, and during the blockade. He may
be relied upon. He is good-hearted, but it should always be remembered that he is not
influential, nor can he ever become so.
MAHMUD IBN ISMA'IL, MULLA.
Was Secretary to Challub ibn Zabun, but when the latter was outlawed he came
in to Qal'at Salih. He has been appointed Godown official for the Grain Godown at
Halfiyah. Trustworthy and honest. He has on several occasions given information
which was both impartial and reliable on tribal matters.
MAHMUD BEG IBN ISMATL BEG DAUDA.
Of Tapah Chumek, Kifri district. One of the Chiefs, and perhaps the most respected,
of the Dauda tribe. Lives quietly and does not aspire to the supreme headship of the
tribe. A pleasant character. Age about 45.
MAHMUD IBN SAIYID KHALAF, SAIYID.
Ihe Rumaithah ‘Alim, Samawah division. A cultivated, moderate saiyid, with a
general influence for good.
MAHMUD AL MAJID.
Shaikh of the Juhaishat, Zubaid, 100 Bait. During first 12 months after occupation
received subsidy from Government for undertaking protection of Sairah town. Bitter
enemy of Amran al Zanbur of the Bani ‘Ajil. Plenty of character and keeps his tribe
well in hand, ‘Aziziyah district.
MAHMUD IBN MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM jAF.
Kifri district. Chief of the Shatiri nomad section of the Jaf. Controls his section
.well, and though of few words is reputed to be sagacious. Age about 48.
MAHMUD IBN SICHIM.
Shaikh of the Mua 11a tribe in the 1 ursaq, Mandali district. A poor man as regards
means, but possessing influence over his tribe. He was appointed in November, 1917,
in the place of Dakhil.