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'File 8/28 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: SIR SAIYID SAEED BIN TAIMUR – QUESTION OF TITLE & LETTERS AFTER SULTAN'S NAME: BI-CENTINARY CELEBRATIONS & ISSUE OF STAMPS' [33r] (65/478)
The record is made up of 1 file (237 folios). It was created in 16 Aug 1937-18 Mar 1948. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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In a position to offor any serious opposition*
During the course of the interview the Sultan never
once suggested that tuny recognition private or public should ba
accorded to Saiyid Shahab bin Faisal as his successor by His
Majesty's (Government and I do not consider that any such recog
nition would at the present tima be in accordance with the Ruler's
own wishes.
At the end of our discussion on this subject His High
ness mentioned that he had recently received letters from Dhofar
and that in consequence of the news contained in them he might
possibly wish to make a further statement on this subject in the
near future. The Sultan visited his southern province in April
of this year and has a wife living there.
3. The future is doubtful f the Sultan may have a son, an
event which will probably change hi© whole outlook, or in the
course of two or three years Saiyid Tarik bin Taimur may develop
into an ideal successor, but for the time being I consider that
Saiyid Shahab bln Faisal is the most suitable choice and should
be looked upon as the future Sultan.
The history of UAiscat shows that during the last hund
red years the normal procedure has been for the ruling Sultan to
Indicate his successor before his own death. fosetlmes the
Ruler has shown his preference for a particular son or relative
by his actions and sometimes he has made a pronouncement but in
the turbulent history of the country there are many instances
of the desires and intentions of the ruler being disregarded
after his death. 4ore often than not in the past it has been
the moat powerful relative who has succeeded in establishing
himself and this is what will probably happen in the future.
tfhile the procedure remains much the same as it has
always done there has been a change in the source cfroa which
the claimant draws his strength. In the old days a claimant
who cowkanded a large following in the country and exerted the
/ most
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This file relates to the position of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman and the commemoration of the bicentenary (written as 'bi-centinary' on the file's cover) of the formation of the Al bu Said [Āl Bū Sa‘īd] dynasty.
Notable correspondents include the following: the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul, Muscat; the 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. ; the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]; the Government of Muscat and Oman's Minister for Foreign Affairs; officials of the 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. and the Government of India.
The correspondence includes discussion of the following: the question of how the Sultan should be addressed in official correspondence; the selection of the Sultan's successor; the announcement of the birth of the Sultan's son [Qaboos Āl Bū Sa‘īd] in early December 1940; the precise date of the bicentennial of the Al bu Said dynasty; arrangements for the issuing of commemorative postage stamps for the bicentenary; requests from various correspondents for commemorative stamps; scheduled geological exploratory work in Dhofar [Zufār].
The Arabic language material consists of correspondence between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and representatives of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
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- 1 file (237 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence; blue for issued correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at 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 239; 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 8/28 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: SIR SAIYID SAEED BIN TAIMUR – QUESTION OF TITLE & LETTERS AFTER SULTAN'S NAME: BI-CENTINARY CELEBRATIONS & ISSUE OF STAMPS'
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- front, front-i, 2r:43v, 45r:55v, 57r:59v, 61r:65v, 67r:81v, 83r:83v, 85r:85v, 87r:99v, 101r:101v, 103r:107v, 109r:112v, 115r:117v, 120r:121v, 123r:154v, 157r:163v, 165r:166v, 169r:178v, 181r:186v, 188r:192v, 194r:201v, 205r:209v, 211r:211v, 215r:215v, 218r:219v, 221r:238v, back-i, back
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