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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' [‎166] (383/684)

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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166
DYNASTY OF THE KAJARS.
troops marched to the station of Kara Shaikh, in
habited by Turkomans: there they kindled the
flames of plunder and devastation, and burned their
tents: their sons and daughters became the cap
tives of the intrepid warriors, and great numbers
were slain : those who escaped the sword from fear,
requested quarter, and to be allowed to pay tribute.
Several also of their distinguished men removed
with their families to Teheran, where they seated
themselves in the dust of the heaven-founded
threshold. The victorious train turned the face of
determination from thence to the Plain Kalpush,
and next arrived at Chesmeh-i-Ali Boulak, to enjoy
the pleasures of the chace. His Highness the Vice
gerent of the monarchy then was covered with
honour by the imperial presence; and, in company
with the climate-conquering monarch, turned their
steps to Teheran, the seat of dominion.
CHAP. XXXV.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE CAPTURE OF THE FORT OF MESHED, AND OF
NADIR MIRZA, WITH HIS SONS AND BROTHERS.
H usain Khan Kajar Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , who had been ap
pointed to reduce the fort of Meshed the Holy, and
to take Nadir Mirza prisoner, requested from the
region-subduing sovereign the aid of Prince Mo
hammed Waly Mirza, with an enemy-destroying
force. On this, the prudent monarch appointed
Muhammed Waly Mirza, with a vengeance -breath
ing army, to move towards Khorasan, and take the
fort of Meshed the Holy. Whilst the prince

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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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