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'File XXXIII/1 Affairs of the Ruling Family Succession and Recognition of Saiyid Faisal, 1888.' [7r] (13/94)
The record is made up of 1 file (44 folios). It was created in 18 Jun 1888-23 Feb 1890. 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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Postponement of the recognition of Seyyid Fey sal as Sultan of Muscat,
No. 7 (Secret), dated
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.
, London, the 8th March 1889.
From—The Secretary of State for India,
To—The Government of India.
I have to acknowledge the receipt of Foreign (External) letters of Your
Excellency’s Government, Nos. 9 and 10 of the 22nd January, on the subject of
affairs in Oman, and, in reply, to state that your proposal, based on the recom
mendation of your Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, to formally recognise Seyyid
Eeysal bin Turki as Sultan of Muscat, has my approval.
Telegram, No. 760-E., dated the 15th April 1889.
From—Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To'_-
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.
Secretary of State agrees to formal recognition of Seyyid Eeysal. Do you
still think this desirable, and, if so, wouldjou attach any warning or conditions ?
Telegram, dated the 16th April 1889.
—Political Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire,
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Yes, I think best (to) recognize Eeysal and without conditions or warning.
If Government approve and will authorize me at once by telegram, I shall pro
ceed with Stratton to Muscat, and if situation (is) unchanged, convey Viceroy’s
message with usual ceremony.
Telegram, No, 20-R.E., dated the 20th April 1889.
From—Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—Political Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire. .
Your telegram, 16th. Muscat. Please act as proposed and inform Seyyid
Eeysal that Viceroy hopes Muscat will enjoy peace and prosperity under His
Highness’s rule.
Telegram, dated the 2nd May 1889.
From—Political Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire,
To—Foreign Secretary, Simla.
I have visited Muscat and consider it advisable to defer formal recognition
of Eeysal for the present. Report by letter.
ExdA~P. K. B.
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The file contains telegrams, and reports regarding the issue of the succession to the Sultan of Muscat, Turki bin Said al-Bu Sa‘idi and the discussion on whether to recognise his son Faysal as a ruler or not, and the fear of the rise of the Sharqiyya tribes led by Shaikh Salih bin Ali al-Harthi.
A large part of the correspondence is in the form of a report (ff 14-38) between the 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. in Bushire and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Muscat, which states the reasons why the British Government think that Faysal is unfit to govern. The report also discusses the desired terms of succession from the perspective of the British Government, the political climate in Muscat and its relations with the Omani tribes, and the claims to power being made by different candidates. The report also includes a summary of the relationship between the British Government and local leadership and a review of the current Commercial Treaty and subsidies between the British Government and Muscat.
The file also includes translated letters of Abdul Aziz bin Said al-Bu Sa‘idi (ff 40-44), in which he gives his own vision regarding Oman and its people and regarding the issue of the succession.
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- 1 file (44 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 46; these numbers are written in pencil and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- 'File XXXIII/1 Affairs of the Ruling Family Succession and Recognition of Saiyid Faisal, 1888.'
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- front, front-i, 2r:38v, back-i, back
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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