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PERSIAN GULF.—OMAN.
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The two Arab Tribes Hinavi and Gbafiri 3
Historical paragraphs, from authentic sources of Arabian tradition, regarding
these Tribes ib.
Malik bin Fakliam, of the province of Nujd, the first Native Arabian who
entered Oman .. ib.
Overcomes the Persian troops, and fortifies the ancient city of Rastag ib.
Eventually expels the Persians altogether ib.
Death of Malik ib.
The sons and descendants of Malik continue in power until the birth of Maho­
med (a. d. 571) 4
Feuds between the families of Hinavi and Ghafiri, until, in the end of the seven­
teenth century, Imaum Malik, of the house of Yarabi, a branch of the Tribe
Hinavi, was master of all Oman.. 5
Continuation of family feuds between the various branches until the accession
of Sultan bin Saeed, the present Imaum 8
Extent of the province of Oman .. ib.
The district of Dahirah 9
Ditto of Hajar ib.
Ditto of Batinah ib.
The Tribes of Oman ib.

Muskat, and the Adjoining Country.
Description of Muskat, and the adjoining country ib.
Description of Burka 10
Ditto of Khurfakhan 11
Ditto of the Interior.. ib.
Ditto of Sohar 12
Notice of Oman ib.
Musseldom, account of 13
The Tribe Shihiyyin 14

Pirate Ports.
Description of the Pirate Ports of the Persian Gulf ib.
Ramse, &c. % • ib.
Ras-ool-Khyma .. • • 15