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for advice sent to him by the Persian Government, and undoubtedly at heart is a hater of
the Constitutionalists and a staunch royalist. , - ! ^
His remark in 1917 to Colonel Stokes was characteristic, when on the latter saying that
he was in Persia at the time of the Constitution, he replied, “ Yes, when Persia began to go
back.” His judgment on a Sharah case is final, but he will not give a decision against the
decision of such a man as M. Muhammad 1 aqi. If a Shi ah Court is established in Baghdad
it must be remembered that Shi‘ahs have the light, which they will certainly exercise,
of appeal to the great Mujtahids. Saiyid Kadhim distributes yearly at least one hundred
thousand pounds in charity from moneys which are supplied to him from Shi ahs of all
countries, but mainly from Persia. (He died in the summer of 1919.)
MUHAMMAD KARIM.
Badrah district. Most important member of Haji Fumaili family (section of the
Malik Sha'iyah tribe), which has settled at Zorbatiyah. Capable merchant. Much respected
and thoroughly loyal.
MUHAMMAD KARIM AGHA. Of Ibrahim Khanji, Kifri district. Chief of the northern
section of the Zanganah tribe. Has a fighting reputation, but though feared by his tribes
men is not liked. His strength keeps safe the Ibrahim Khanji road to Sulaimaniyah from
Kifri.
MUHAMMAD KHAjAH, HAJI.
Member of an influential family at Lingah. For years styled himself, without any
warrant, Turkish Consul at Lingah, even after the charge of Turkish interests in the Gulf
had been entrusted to the British Residency at Bushire. In January, 1915, the two
guards stationed before his house were removed at the instance of the British Consul.
Muhammad Khajah sent an inflammatory telegram to the Turkish Ambassador at Teheran
saying that the Persian Governor of Bushire was acting in British interests. In February,
1915, Muhammad’s brother, Salim Khajah, sent him word from Baghdad that he had been
appointed Turkish Consul at Tehran, and would secure the recognition of Muhammad as
Consul at Lingah. The latter was busy circulating Jihad notices and false war news
supplied by the Turks. Pressure exerted at Tehran prevented his appointment as Consul,
but as delay occurred in his ejection we occupied his house in January, 1916, and lowered
the Turkish flag which he was still flying. The family were bound over to take no further
part in politics.
MUHAMMAD .IBN SAIYID KHALAF, SAIYID.
Appointed Rais al Baladiyah of Majar Kabir and chief of Shabanahs, ‘Amarah district,
in September, 1918. Formerly working as clerk in A.P.O.’s office in Qal'at Salih. Aged
23. A most fearless, untiring and loyal worker, with abundant self-confidence. Shows
exceptional promise and organising ability. Tall and of slight build.
He is now Arab Assistant to the P.O. ‘Amarah. As such, he is remarkably useful
owing to his intimate knowledge of the Albu Muhammad. He is a Sunni Saiyid, claiming
origin from the Hijaz.
MUHAMMAD AL KHOSHAN.
Shinafiyah district. Head of the Albu Saqr (Khaza'il), about 50 rifles. In receipt
of an allowance of Rs. 150 p.m. from Government.
MUHAMMAD AL HAjI KHUDHAIR, HAjI.
Of Badrah. Mallak of good family. Thoroughly loyal.
MUHAMMAD AL KHUMAIYIS. Of Shiftah, Baqubah district.
MUHAMMAD AGHA IBN KHURSHID AGHA.
One of the chiefs of the Dauda, Kifri district. Disliked by his own and other tribes
men. For some time in the days of the Turks he was an unchecked bandit, and suffered
imprisonment at the hands of the Turks eventually. Has little influence. Age- about 60.
MUHAMMAD MAHDI.
Brother of Kiliddar, of Samarra. Sunni. Is a man of greater influence than his
brother. His behaviour has been circumspect.
MUHAMMAD AL MAHDI.
Shaikh of ‘Azziyah, Balad district. Is acknowledged as the head Shaikh of the
. ujamma Not so long ago was a noted freebooter, but since he has taken to cultivation
has amassed comparative wealth, and is now an upholder of law and order.