In January 1920 Amir Nasr, with the help of the Radfan tribes and with assistance in money, arms and ammunition from the Aden Residency, made an attack on Dhala and reoccupied it, but lost it on the following day owing to a Zeidi counterattack, the Amir taking refuge in Lahej. In 1920, the British Government increased the Amir’s stipend to Rs.. 700 and in 1926 to Rs.