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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' [‎218] (435/684)

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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218
DYNASTY OF THE KAJARS.
of the equitable sovereign. The district of Nerma-
sheer was also graciously conferred on him, on the
same conditions as before ; but, on his arrival there,
he turned away from the path ol obedience to his
benefactor. At this period, a great scarcity and
dearth prevailed in that country; therefore, pur
suant to the royal orders, corn and grain, from
Shiraz, Isfahan, Yezd, and Kashan, were com
manded to be conveyed there on strong camels
backs, but not even a single ear of corn could be
procured t consequently, the equipment oi the arm)
became impossible: for this reason Muhammed
Khan, in the beginning of the insurrection, wished
to get possession of Bam by force. The Nuwab
Ibrahim Khan having deemed it most important in
the first place to guard the Fort of Bam, despatched
for its defence Ismail Khan Arab, governor of Jan-
daky, one of those pure, high-minded spirits which
were always attached to the Government bright as
Paradise : in the second place, by regular reports,
he fully communicated to his exalted majesty the
account of Muhammed Khan s hostile proceedings.
In consequence of this intelligence, Nurooz Khan
Kajar Uz ud-deen Lu, high chamberlain, and master
of the audience-hall, proceeded from the seat ot
royalty with a body of intrepid, foe-crushing war
riors, moving with the rapidity of the decrees of
Destiny. When Muhammed Khan heard of Nurooz
Khan's advance, he conveyed all his property int 0
the Fort of Nermasheer; and the fortress-capturing
host of the solar-throned monarch having invested
his strong hold, severe battles took place between

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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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English in Latin script
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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' [‎218] (435/684), British Library: Printed Collections, Per.D.1829, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023866630.0x000022> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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