On 21 September 1884, the Tajourah sultanate was declared a protectorate of France with subordination to the French governor of Obok.

In October 1887, Sultan Hamed bin Mohammed established the Order of Nishan-el-Anuar.

The new order was approved by the Governor of Obok, Leonce Lagarde, on the condition that the award will be made with his permission.

On 17 July 1888, the establishment of the order was approved by the French government, with its transfer to the jurisdiction of the Governor of Obok.

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