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After our retirement from there he and his tribe joined the enemy, and Muhammad
al Amir is said to have followed our cavalry on their retirement to Shaikh Sa'ad shouting
insults at them. Since the occupation of Kut he has come in, and has been very useful
in the administration of the Rabi'ah tribes. A pleasant spoken man, popular with his
tribesmen. Progressive and keen on mechanical aids to cultivation, etc. Age about 28.
MUHAMMAD SALIH.
Capable mallak of Jassan, but grasping and cunning.
MUHAMMAD IBN SALIH.
On the British advance to ‘Amarah was appointed temporarily Shaikh of Qahat
Salih. He proved dishonest and unsuitable for such a position of trust, and was removed
from the post in August, 1915.
MUHAMMAD SHABIB.
Late Mukhtar of Buhriz, Ba'qubah district. At present in jail for possessing Govern
ment property. Has a number of enemies in Buhriz, as he was head of one faction there.
MUHAMMAD SHAHBANDAR.
Confidential Agent of Muhammad ‘Ali Kammunah. Was found to have been inti-
' midating witnesses who gave evidence against Hadi Kammunah, q.v., and circulating
reports disparaging to the British Government. Deported to India, August, 1918.
MUHAMMAD AL SHIBLI.
Shaikh of the Khazraj, Shutaitah, Balad district. A thieving lot. Muhammad
is a poor specimen, he has not even the reputation of being a good thief, and is quite unable
to control his tribe.
MUHAMMAD SHU'AIBI.
Of Basrah. A Najdi by origin, merchant as well as landowner. Friendly to us r
not a bad fellow. Very straight. Considerably ruffled at first by being turned out of
his house at Qardalan to make room for the Marin family when they were obliged to give
up their own house on the river for hospital purposes. Also sustained losses by the taking
over of part of his property at Qardalan for the Tanumah Military Camp. But has now
calmed down and is again friendly.
MUHAMMAD AL SHUDAIYID.
Shaikh of the Dalabhah section, 80 Bait, Shammar Toqah, 'Aziziyah district. Has very
little influence, and does not seem capable of keeping his unruly tribe in order. Rather
a bad character himself, and unsatisfactory to deal with. See Rughaiyif al Daud.
MUHAMMAD AL SULTAN.
Shaikh of Tarfah, Balad district. Of pleasing address, and is a fairly popular sarkal.
Seems anxious to please Government.
MUHAMMAD BEG SURAMIRI.
Lives at ‘Aliawah. Head of the Suramiri tribe of Khaniqin district. Employed
by British Government as head of irregular horse in southern part of province. Very
hardworking and honest. Has done a great deal towards bringing lands under cultiva
tion and repopulating deserted villages.
MUHAMMAD TAHIR IBRAhIM.
Chief of the Arafat family of Badrah. Was Rais al Baladiyah in Turkish times,
and also for a short period under our rule. Unscrupulous and corrupt. Pro-Turk.
MUHAMMAD TALABANI.
Owner of Khidri Village in Bin Kudrah. Was a very useful informant after the
occupation of Khaniqin, and was in constant communication with Shaikh Hamid of Gil,
the leading Talabani chief.
MUHAMMAD TAQI, SAIYID.
Of Najaf. Of the family of Sadat Shah ‘Abdul ‘Azimi.
(1705)
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Much respected.