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511. IOR/R/15/6/55

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/55
Title:
File XXXIII/12. EDUCATION of SAIYID SAID BIN TAIMUR 1916-1926.
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters between British officials in Muscat, Bushire and Simla, and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Taimur bin Faisal al-Bu Sa‘idi, regarding the education of his son Sa‘id bin Taimur, who was born in 10 August 1910. Initially, the Sultan was keen ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
16 May 1916-9 Sep 1927
Extent:
1 volume (63 folios)

512. IOR/R/15/6/266

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/266
Title:
File 8/72 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: MUSCAT LEVIES STRIKE; MUSCAT CUSTOMS STRIKE
Scope & Content:
This file concerns actions taken by the Muscat authorities following strikes by members of the Muscat Levies (also referred to as the Muscat Infantry) and the Muscat Customs Department respectively. The Muscat Levies strike – the result of a recent cancellation of rations – occurred in 1942 and ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Sep 1942-22 Sep 1944
Extent:
1 file (42 folios)

513. IOR/R/15/6/294

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/294
Title:
File 8/98 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: ARMS & AMMUNITION FOR SULTAN OF MUSCAT
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the supply of arms and ammunition by the British Government to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd], following the conclusion of a Civil Air Agreement between the two parties. The correspondence mainly concerns shipping arrangements for arms and ammuni...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Apr 1947-8 Dec 1948
Extent:
1 file (48 folios)

514. IOR/R/15/6/327

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/327
Title:
File 9/C-6 Shipping, Naval and Marine: Muscat lighthouse and leading lights
Scope & Content:
Correspondence and other papers relating to the maintenance of the lighthouse and leading lights at Muscat. The papers deal with orders for supplies and parts, administration of costs, and reports of lights not burning. The correspondence comes from: the Political Agency, Muscat; the Port Direct...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
27 Jan 1936-25 Aug 1947
Extent:
1 file (36 folios)

515. IOR/R/15/6/270B

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/270B
Title:
'File 8/77 Muscat Infantry.'
Scope & Content:
Continuing on from the previous file (IOR/R/15/6/270A), this file primarily concerns the Muscat Infantry (also referred to as the Muscat Levies). Matters covered in the correspondence include the following: a proposal from the Political Agent and Consul at Muscat for his Agency to dispense with ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
5 Jan 1950-27 Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (88 folios)

516. IOR/R/15/6/24

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/24
Title:
File XVIII/4 coal, mining rights and monopolies Anglo- Persian Oil Company, 1921 to 1928.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence related to the request raised by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to get exclusive prospecting rights in Muscat and Oman. British officials reported the importance of securing an agreement from the Sultan of Muscat, similar to the convention made with other Gulf sha...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
27 Oct 1913-23 Jun 1928
Extent:
1 file (252 folios)

517. IOR/R/15/6/50

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/50
Title:
File XXXIII/1 Affairs of the Ruling Family Succession and Recognition of Saiyid Faisal, 1888.
Scope & Content:
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....
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1888-23 Feb 1890
Extent:
1 file (44 folios)

518. IOR/R/15/6/97

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/97
Title:
'File 2/20 II. AVIATION B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (3J) R.A.F. Landing Ground at Sahar.’
Scope & Content:
The correspondence in the file is related to the construction of the Royal Air Force landing ground at Sohar, Oman. The main correspondents in the file are: the Political Agency, Muscat; the Persian Gulf Residency, Bushire; and the Council of Ministers to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
1 Sep 1929-17 May 1930
Extent:
1 file (15 folios)

519. IOR/R/15/6/98

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/98
Title:
‘File 2/21 II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (3K) R.A.F. Landing Ground at Baital. Falaj.’
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters and telegrams related to the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) request for the acquisition of land to establish a landing ground at Bait Al-Falaj, and their request to obtain the Government of Muscat and Oman’s permission for the work to take place...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
26 Sep 1929-18 Apr 1933
Extent:
1 file (25 folios)

520. IOR/R/15/6/212

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/212
Title:
File 8/27 I '1. H.H. the SULTAN. 2. SULTAN'S VISITS TO INDIA & EUROPE. 1932-1937.
Scope & Content:
This volume concerns the affairs and travels of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. The correspondence includes details of unofficial visits to India by the Sultan during the summer months of 1932, 1934 and 1935, including proposed itineraries and arrangements for the h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
13 Jun 1932-29 May 1937
Extent:
1 volume (91 folios)