'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' [‎437] (654/684)

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loins of courage*, through repeated attacks with
their swords, and the unceasing projection of musket
and cannon balls, so defeated and dispersed the
Russians, that the bond of discipline in that nume
rous, foe-chasing host was rent asunder. On sus
taining this defeat, they abandoned their camp, and
formed a junction at three or four parasangs from
Akhsakah.
When these joyful tidings were conveyed by fleet
couriers to the Prince-Viceroy's 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). , splen
did dresses from the royal treasury were bestowed
on the bearers of them; and were also sent to
Sheriff Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , and the other brave chiefs and or
thodox champions of that region. Sheriff Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. ,
in addition to a dress resplendent as the sun, was
honoured by a jewel-ornamented dagger, the daz
zling brilliancy of which eclipsed the splendor of
the heavenly bodies : he also obtained from the
royal stable a steed swift as the wind, and orna
mented with a golden saddle and furniture.
CHAP. CIX.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE LAMENTED DECEASE OF THE PRINCE-ROYAl/s
PRIME MINISTER, MIRZA MUHAMMED HASAN, ON THE TWENTY-
SECOND OF MUHARRAM.
T he delights of this world are mixed with pain:
the sweets of it are blended with bitters. The
young plant does not rear its head beside the stream
* This expression in the original, though figuratively put, is
easily understood. The garments of the Turkish soldiers are long ;
and when they are engaged in any thing which particularly requires
energy or activity, they divide the front skirts of the garment, and
tuck it back under their girdle or Kemmer-band.