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461. IOR/R/15/6/206

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/206
Title:
File 8/21 II MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: DEPENDENCIES – SUR (OPERATIONS).
Scope & Content:
This file follows on from the previous file [IOR/R/15/6/205] in subject matter. It documents actions taken and considered by the Government of Muscat and Oman (with military assistance from the British Government) in order to assert its authority over the coastal town of Sur and the surrounding ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1932-11 Jul 1934
Extent:
1 file (264 folios)

462. IOR/R/15/6/254

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/254
Title:
File 8/65 II PROLONGATION of COMMERCIAL TREATY of 1891
Scope & Content:
This volume relates to the prolongation of the Commercial Treaty (1891) between Britain and Muscat. The original treaty was given a term of twelve years and was renewed at regular intervals afterwards, initially for several years at a time, and later on an annual basis. The correspondence in t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
14 Dec 1937-14 Apr 1938
Extent:
1 volume (233 folios)

463. IOR/R/15/6/236

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/236
Title:
File 8/54 Muscat State Affairs: Affairs of members of ruling family
Scope & Content:
This file concerns members of the ruling family of Muscat. Most of the file relates to the financial affairs of Dhiyab bin Fahad [Dhiyab bin Fahad bin Turkī Āl Bū Sa‘īd], a cousin of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd]. The correspondence begins with a request from Dhiya...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and French
Date Range:
25 Apr 1941-29 Mar 1948
Extent:
1 file (132 folios)

464. IOR/R/15/6/280

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/280
Title:
File 8/88 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE SYSTEM IN MUSCAT.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to plans for the installation of an automatic telephone system in Muscat. It concerns reports that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] is considering introducing a telephone system (consisting of around 80-100 connections) to the towns of Muscat and Mat...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
31 Dec 1945-3 Nov 1948
Extent:
1 file (78 folios)

465. IOR/R/15/6/205

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/205
Title:
File 8/21 II SUR
Scope & Content:
This volume relates to measures taken by the Government of Muscat and Oman (with the assistance of the British Government) to assert its authority over the town of Sur and the nearby village of Aiqa [Al ‘Ayjah]. The correspondence largely concerns customs control and the tense relations betwee...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
3 May 1931-20 Nov 1939
Extent:
1 volume (253 folios)

466. IOR/R/15/6/256

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/256
Title:
File 8/65 IV MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL TREATY.
Scope & Content:
This file relates to the renewal of the 1891 Commercial Treaty between Britain and Muscat. The original treaty was given a term of twelve years, which was extended at regular intervals afterwards, initially for several years at a time and later on an annual basis. The file concerns the replacem...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
8 Nov 1938-3 Jan 1941
Extent:
1 file (244 folios)

467. IOR/R/15/6/88

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/88
Title:
File 2/10 III II- B/1- Vol. II. II. AVIATION. B. ROYAL AIR FORCE. (1) Reconnaissance of Basrah, Aden, Muscat, Masirah, Murbat, Sauqrah Bay etc. Air Route
Scope & Content:
The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, telegrams and reports related to the Royal Air Force (RAF) reconnaissance in various regions in Oman including Sauqrah Bay (referred to as Khor Gharum/Gharim), Shuwaimiya and Khuria Muria Bay. The volume includes correspondence with the...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
6 Dec 1934-18 Aug 1938
Extent:
1 volume (205 folios)

468. IOR/R/15/6/225

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/225
Title:
File 8/43 Muscat State Affairs: Politics and relations of Muscat with other Arab Chiefs – Borders, Wadi al Qaur, Kalba and Ras al Khaimah
Scope & Content:
This file primarily concerns relations between the Sultan of Muscat and Oman [Sa‘īd bin Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd] and neighbouring Arab rulers. The file begins with correspondence regarding a reported meeting between the Wali of Sohar, the Wali of Shinas and the Shaikh of Ras al Khaimah, a meeting th...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Feb 1938-10 Jun 1941
Extent:
1 file (88 folios)

469. IOR/R/15/6/183

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/183
Title:
File 8/1 GWADUR-KALAT BOUNDARY 1912-1942
Scope & Content:
This volume is mainly comprised of correspondence relating to the boundary between Muscat-controlled Gwadur [Gwadar] and the state of Kalat. Much of the correspondence discusses longstanding British concerns that the boundary should be officially defined and demarcated before any valuable minera...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Farsi
Date Range:
8 Feb 1912-2 Jun 1942
Extent:
1 volume (213 folios)

470. IOR/R/15/6/252

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/252
Title:
File 8/65 COMMERCIAL TREATY 1891. MUSCAT ORDER-IN-Council. 1915
Scope & Content:
This volume concerns the Commercial Treaty of 1891 between Britain and Muscat (spellings vary throughout), which was signed on 19 March 1891 and ratified on 20 February 1892. The volume features the following principal correspondents: the Political Agent and Consul, Muscat; the Political Residen...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 Sep 1890-16 Aug 1915
Extent:
1 volume (101 folios)