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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' [‎352] (569/684)

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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dynasty of the kajars.
" to his guarantee, should become conspicuous, and
" the purity of his motives be demonstrated by the
" results of his journey." In consequence of this
urgent solicitation, the Prince \ iceroy letumed
from the station of Ivuban 15asan to Ohm as, and
Mons. Lazare, having joined Godovitch, laid before
him General Gardanne's representations and mes
sage, and listened to his replies. As the Russian
General imagined that the garrison of the Fort of
Erivan, as well as the inhabitants of the city, must
see that it was probable that, the fort would be
taken by assault, in which case no mercy would be
shewn, therefore he imagined that, by making ex
traordinary exertions, they would either surrender
the fort, or pursue the path of flight. Under this
persuasion he wrote an insidious Letter to Husain
Khan, and addressed to the garrison all kinds ot
deceitful blandishments. The replies to these were
made, by the valiant chieftains, from the flaming
mouths of cannon, muskets, and shells. Samanda-
rovitch at this time having advanced unexpectedly
with a considerable force towards Baku, drove away
a great quantity of cattle and sheep from the people
of the country, and returned to Erivan. The Prince
Viceroy then ordered Husain Khan 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. , Farraj
Allah Khan, Aman Allah Khan, and Sadik Khan,
accompanied by the victorious army, to give battle to
the Russians, and relieve the fort: but on the arrha
of the troops in that territory, there fell so heavy a
snow, that the cavalry were unable to move, foi t ie
horses could not keep their feet; and therefoie, 1
it was impossible to surmount these difficulties, t h ,
were obliged to return to the victorious train.

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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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