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'The dynasty of the Kajars translated from the original Persian manuscript presented by His Majesty Faty Aly Shah to Sir Harford Jones Brydges ... to which is prefixed a succinct account of the history of Persia previous to that period illustarted with plates and a map of Western Persia' [‎100] (317/684)

The record is made up of 1 volume (448 pages). It was created in 1833. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: Printed Collections.

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UK) DYNASTY OF THE KA.IARS.
and dressed by the face-embellishing tire-woman
of the world. Beholding her, the rosebud in the
parterre of roses burst with envy on being denied
the office of bearing her veil. From gold and
silver trays, diamonds and pearls, dirhems and
dinars were scattered on her diadem-gracing head;
and on this occasion the produce of the mine
and the gifts of the sea were exhausted. The
nobles and the courtiers, on the termination of the
nuptial festivities, presented at the court of the
world-subduing sovereign considerable donations,
rare objects, and precious gifts, in countless quanti
ties ; and, in return, were honoured and distinguished
by receiving splendid dresses and abundant largesses.
CHAP. XXI.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE ARRIVAL OF MIRZA MEHEDY ALY KHAN FROM
HINDUSTAN, AS ENVOY TO THE SUBLIME PORTICO; AND ALSO
THAT OF TIPPOO SULTAN'S AMBASSADORS, AND THEIR DEPAR
TURE.
When the report of the triumphant sovereignty of
his majesty, the shadow of the Almighty, conferred
splendor on the ears of the angels around the celes
tial throne, it was echoed back by an intelligent
Envoy, endowed with foresight and penetration,
sent from the mighty empire of England ; which, m
the wisdom of its government, and the production
of all that is wonderful and curious, concentrates
all that intellect and superiority can combine, and,
by the wondrous results of lucid genius and saga
city, produces anew the miracles of Jesus. The
communication made to the king on this occasion

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The dynasty of the Kajars translated from the original Persian manuscript presented by His Majesty Faty Aly Shah to Sir Harford Jones Brydges ... to which is prefixed a succinct account of the history of Persia previous to that period illustarted with plates and a map of Western Persia.

Publication Details: Sutherland, London : John Bohn, 1833.

The book is a translation by Harford Jones Brydges of Maʾāsir-i Sulṭānīyah by ʿAbd al-Razzāq ibn Najaf Qulī, contains illustrations and two maps representing 'Part of Azerbaeejan'

Ownership: With stamps of the East India Company Library and India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Library.

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1 volume (448 pages)
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Dimensions: 223 mm x 140 mm.

Pagination: initial Roman numeral pagination (i-cxci); (1-448).

Condition: there are three fold-out.

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'The dynasty of the Kajars translated from the original Persian manuscript presented by His Majesty Faty Aly Shah to Sir Harford Jones Brydges ... to which is prefixed a succinct account of the history of Persia previous to that period illustarted with plates and a map of Western Persia' [‎100] (317/684), British Library: Printed Collections, Per.D.1829, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023866629.0x000074> [accessed 18 April 2024]

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