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Modern History of Mohammerah.
Building of tho two forts of Moliammorah and of Koot-ol-Sheikh.
Iloir to tho Chiof ship of Obaab stationod at Koot-ol-Sheikh.
This plaoo a bond fide dependency of Follahiah.
Chief of Moliamtnorah endoavours to bo dependent of Chaab.
Mohammorah ruined by Ali Pasha.
Hajeo Jaabor tho Chiof throws himself at tho protection of Persia.
Sheikh Thamir of Follahiah declares his dependency on Turkey.
Persia establishes her authority over both Mohammerah and Chaab.
Blood feud betwoen tho Chiefs of Mohammorah and Follahiah.
Temporary occupation of Mohammerah by Persian troops at Sheikh Jaabcr’s
requisition.
Officer continues to reside there on tho part of tho Persian Government.
Present appearance of Mohammerah.
Stato of trade.
Hitherto a freo port.
Probability of losing this advantage on tho settlement of the dispute at
present pending.
Sheikh Jaabor’s bitter hostility to Sheikh Thamir a consideration of
consequence in adjusting the frontier.
Enumeration of the lands and villages at present in dispute betweon Persia
and Turkey.