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Trade in arms between Europe and Afghanistan via Muscat
The piece traces 19th and early 20th century gun running from Europe to Afghanistan through Muscat, aided by the Sultan of Oman under a 1864 treaty. It details the Allied blockade era, naval actions, and the Persian Gulf squadron enforcing the embargo, with intelligence networks, dhow routes, and incidents such as a raid by Sheikh Mazkur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Afghanistan
Muscat
Tengland
India
Kabul
Indian
Oman
France
Echaeme
Gulf of Oman
Persia
Mehran
Brussels
Matarah
Arabian Coast
Nakoda
Hia
Sohar
Karyat
Karachi
Givadar
H. M
Fox
Philomel
Proserpine
Perseus
Alert
Odin
Sphink
Redbreast
Esplegle
Persian Gulf
British India Steamship Company
Royal Navy
Gulf
Bombay
Colombo
A. T. Hunt
The
Admiralty
Jask
Muccet
Persian
Hunt
Mekran
Armas
Charbar
Lings
Linge
Mazkur