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20. For some months, however, before the death of Haji Jabir Khan, which
took place in 1881, affairs had been
A.. Political K„ Juoo 1883, No*. 15/8-200. con­
ducted by his sooond son, Sheikh Mizal
Khan, whom ho had appointed his heir and successor. lTaji Jabir had been
yery reluctant to pass over eldest son, Sheikh Mahomod, in favour of the
younger brother ; hut Sheikh Mizal’s conspicuous ability and tact, and tho pro­
dilection of tho tribe for him, finally induced him to change his mind. Onllaji
Jabir’8 death, Shoikh Mizal was appointed by the Shah Governor of Mohammorah
and received the robo of honor in solemn corcmony, which was to bo renewed
every year with tho re-appointment, for which a suitable return had to bo mado in
money presents. After many difficulties, arising from the intrigues of his brother,
Persian officials and other interested persons, Sheikh Mizal appears to have
established himself pretty firmly in his fathor’s position. His oldest brother,
Mahomed, was imprisoned at Ispahan ; his most powerful enemy, Hasan Kuli
Khan, Chief of the llakhtiari Lurs, was put to death by tho prince Zil-cs-Sultan
another troublesome enemy, Haji Mulla Jlitha, formerly Persian Consul at
Basrah, was dismissed, and summoned to Teheran. A third enemy, Sheikh-
Mulmrak-us-Sabah of Koweit tried to stir up the revolt of the disaffected
Nus«ar tribe within the Mohnnunorali district, and to induce the people of tho
Fellahieh to march to their assistanco; hut Sheikh Mizal having had duo warn­
ing of these proceedings succeeded in foiling the attempt. All tho influential
Sheikhs of his own and the tributary tribeswere now loyal to him. His principal
apprehensions were from the greed and intrigues of Persian officials, but the
Princo-Governor appears to have supportod him cordially. When matters
were fairly brought to His Royal Highness’ notice, lie was protected by the
Prince’s favour against the rapacity of His Royal Highness* subordinates.
He thus gradually established sufficient personal authority and power to deal
with any local troubles that were likely to occur. The revenue paid by Sbeikh
Mizal Khau to the Persian Government for Mohammerah district amounted at
first to 460,000 krans equal to 1,80,000 rupees. Bribes and presents swelled of
•course considerably this item.
(v) Local Chiefs and Governors between 1878 and 1883.

21. The following statement shows the Local Governors between 1878
Gulf Administration Report, j878—79, and pro- and 1883, and the revenue payable by each
-tseding 1, Political E., June 1833, Eos. 198—200. in the year 1878 and 1883—

Rovonuo in Rovonno in
Diatriota with population. Governors.
tomans in 1878. toman* in 1883.

(1) Mohammorah (45,000) Haji Jabir Khan died 1881 and was sue- 33,000 46,000
ccodod by Mizal Khan.
(2) Fellahieh (30,000) Lufti Khan, murdered in 187° and in 22,000 1,50,000
hia place a couHin of bis Shoikh Iiamah
was appointed.
(3) Dch-ul-Mulloh, formerly a port of Mir Abdullah of Peh-Mullnh appointed 12,000 1,20,000
Fellahioh district, wos mado a Govornor of this new district, after
separate district including Deh- murder of Lufti Khan. 9,000
ul-Mnlhh, Jorahi, Hisdyau, and
Bandar Moshur.
(4) Hawitob (33,COO) Mullah Mutlah, who hud always foads 21,000 2,30,000
with a rival Naiirullah.
(5) Shnstor (22,000) Miraa Abdul Wahab Khan succeeded by 22,000 2,30,000
hlirsa Aiadullah Khan.
(6) Disfal with Esther Arabs (30,000) ... Ha-iaualulla Khan sneoeodod by Asad- 30,000 4,0ft,000
ullaH Khan.
(7) Ramis or Bam Harmos (7,000) Bheilch Jabarah snocoodod by Jabarha- 0,000 1,40,000
lin-Sultan.