 On 1 October 1955, Husain "Bey" Gouta was invested as the heir apparent of the Beylik of Tunis, receiving the title Bey al-Mahalla, meaning "Bey of the Camp".This is a title used for the most senior member of the Beylical family after the reigning Bey.In addition to becoming Bey al-Mahalla, he also became a Lieutenant General in the Beylical Army.