'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' [‎391] (608/684)

DYNASTY OF THE KAJARS. 391
concerning the Russians in that country, as well as
of the general situation of affairs. By chance, one
morning before day-light, they unexpectedly fell in
with a body of Russians, and, before they were
aware, in the gloom of night found themselves
closely engaged: they, however, charged them so
vigorously with the sword and lance, that all the
Russians were sabred, and despatched to the realms
of annihilation : the victors, on bringing their heads,
and the cattle of their transport train, to the Durbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). ,
magnificent as Heaven, became objects of royal
bounty and boundless munificence. After this, the
Prince Viceroy, triumph at his stirrup, and joy
holding the reins of his bridle, moved from the
steppe of Gulambar, proceeding by way of Oordu-
bad; a route exceedingly difficult to pass, on account
of the extreme steepness of the roads. In the pas
sage, the prince encountered many difficulties; but
effected the march in safety, with his artillery,
baggage, and stores, and, with the victorious in
fantry and cavalry, safely reached Nakhshiwan.
At this place, Bulkunik Baron Verdey, and Asisur
Michael, brother to TormasofF, with a Letter from
the General, had the honour of an interview with
the Prince Viceroy. The purport of the Letter was
as follows: " That as the Russian Government de
sire to obtain the provinces of Erivan and Nakh-
shiwan, their brain is excited*, and their head in
toxicated with the wine of the attainment of these
heart-expanding objects: therefore their great
wish is, that the Rivers Kur and Aras should
What immediately follows, to the word " objects," seems to be
•nore like a Persian reflection than a part of the Russian Letter.