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150 UTTOOBEES.

Date.
Occurrences.

A. D. 1842 Mahomed bin Khaleefa establishes himself
on the Guttur
Coast, whose inhabitants are well inclined towards him, and
keeps open the communication with his colleagues.
The Wahabee ruler endeavours to mediate between the
par­
ties, but without effect. He releases Shafee, who promises
to use his influence towards a reconciliation. The Uttoobec
Chief unwisely uses threatening language to the Wahabee
ruler, to induce his observance of perfect neutrality.
1843 Mahomed bin Khaleefa prosecutes his successful operations
on the main land.
A piracy is committed upon a boat carrying British colours,
in the harbour of Munama, by the immediate dependents
of Abdoolla bin Ahmed.
Mahomed bin Khaleefa lands with a force on the island, and
shortly obtains possession of Munama, which offers no
resistance.
A Charrak boat is plundered in the harbour of Munama by
some of the Huwajir and Suloota Tribes.
April. The forces of the colleagues join from Kenn. They attack
Muharag, defeat the troops of Abdoolla bin Ahmed, and
compel him to take refuge in a small fort, close to the town.
Abdoolla bin Ahmed surrenders at discretion, and is
allowed to leave the island, with his personal property and
followers. His sons are permitted to remain.
Abdoolla bin Ahmed proceeds to Damaum, the only place
now left acknowledging his authority, held by his eldest
son, Moobaruk.
June. Abdoolla bin Ahmed annoys the trade of Bahrein. The
colleagues in consequence blockade Damaum.
Both parties make overtures to the Wahabee ruler.
Shaikh Jaubir, of Koweit, proceeds with his fleet to Bahrein,
between the contending
with a view to mediate a peace
chieftains, but fails in his object.
Mahomed and Ali, the sons of Abdoolla bin Ahmed, and Hajee
Bushab his Vizier, are made prisoners by the Governor ot
Kateef, who places them at the disposal of the a a ee

Abdoolla bin Ahmed endeavours to engage the assis an
the Chiefs of Ras-ool-Khyma, Shargah, and Debaye, ..ef
refer him to the Resident for his permission, ex-