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'File 8/29 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: ACTIVITIES OF SAIYID TAIMUR BIN FAISAL' [9r] (17/130)
The record is made up of 1 file (63 folios). It was created in 12 Feb 1936-20 Feb 1946. 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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etc., and .that they wished to keep It secret, hut we
have been unable to elucidate some references made In
the letters. In a latter to Moalim, Alsaid wanted
Moalim to find out the views of the -'ultan (on what ?)
and let him know. In a iaas letter from Moalim to
Alsaid, Moalim refers to a letter received from
"Mr. Tawiq" from Shanghai and hopes they would see him
once more. We do not know who Tawiq is and why Alsaid
and Moalim should meet him. In a letter from Alsaid
to Mr. Shabily, Alsaid refers to his son the Sultan
having written to him that he (the Sultan) wanted to go
to Zaffar (or Ilaffar) this year’ along with the
addressee’s father. The object of this journey is not
clear. In another letter Alsaid tells Moalim that he
lias received Tawiq's letter in which the
writer
The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping.
wishes
to see Alsaid, and that he would let him know how he
(Tawif) could see him (Alsaid). In a letter from
Moalim to Alsaid, Moalim says that he will send
Mr. Akus to Japan for the pui-chase of the articles
and that he will show Alsaid the samples. it is not
clear t what the articles are.
The Sultan of Muscat arrived in Bombay from Muscat
on 7.9.35 stayed in the Majestic Hotel till 25.9.35
and left for Muscat on 25.9.35, by the S.S. "Barpeta".
During his stay Moalim saw him frequently and the Sultan
purchased quantities of silk and some carpets and took
than with him to Muscat. Enquiries in Bushire showed
that the ex-Sultan of Muscat and Oman is or used to be
quite harmless and only abdicated from the throne of
Muscat....
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This file relates to the activities of Sir Sayid Taimur bin Faisal [Taymūr bin Fayṣal bin Turkī Āl Sa‘īd], former Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
The correspondence reports on the ex-Sultan's business interests and on his travels under the alias T F T Al Said. Most of the correspondence covers the period 1943-1946 and concerns arrangements for Sayid Taimur bin Faisal's visits to Muscat. There is no material covering the period 1937-1939.
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]; officials of the Government of India's Foreign and Political (later External Affairs) Department.
The Arabic language material consists of correspondence received by 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. from the Sultan (English translations are also present).
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- 1 file (63 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers (red for received correspondence) refer to entries in the notes at the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 65; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, 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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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/6/217
- Title
- 'File 8/29 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: ACTIVITIES OF SAIYID TAIMUR BIN FAISAL'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:20v, 22r:27v, 29r:31v, 33r:37v, 39r:44v, 47r:47v, 49r:57v, 59r:64v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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