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16 Records of Bahrain

150 UTTOOUEES.

Dale. Occurrences.

A. I). 1S-12 Mahomed bin Khalecfa establishes himself on the Gulluv
Coast, whose inhabitants arc well inclined towards him, and
keeps open the communication with his colleagues.
The Wahabcc ruler endeavours to mediate between the par­
ties, but without effect. He releases Sluifce, who promises
to use his influence towards a reconciliation. The Utt'oobcc
Chief unwisely uses threatening language to the Wahabcc
ruler, to induce his observance of perfect neutrality.
1843 Mahomed bin Khalecfa prosecutes his successful operations
on the main land.
A piracy is committed upon a boat carrying British colours,
in the harbour of Munarna, by the immediate dependents
of Abdoolla bin Ahmed.
Mahomed bin Khalecfa lands with a force on the island, and
shortly obtains possession of Munarna, which oilers no
resistance.
A Charrak boat is plundered in the harbour of Munarna by
some of the Huwajir and Suloola 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 Wahabcc ruler.
Shaikh Jaubir, of Koweit, proceeds with his fleet to Bahrein,
with a view to mediate a peace between the contending
chieftains, but fails in his object.
Mahomed and Ali, the sons of Abdoolla bin Ahmed, and Ilajce
Bushab his Vizier, are made prisoners by the Governor of
Kateef, who places them at the disposal of the Wahabcc
ruler.
Abdoolla bin Ahmed endeavours to engage the assistance of
the Chiefs of llas-ool-lChyma, Shargah, and Debaye, who
l-ci'cr him lo Die Resident for his permission. The ex-chief