IO Islamic 3781 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
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Khavaran'namah
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1 copy of Khāvarān'nāmah by Ibn Ḥusām, Muḥammad
Title: Khāvarān'nāmahTitle: خاوران نامهEpic masnavi in mutaqārib metre eulogising ʿAlī, the fourth caliph and first imam of Shiʿah Islam, through fictionalised battles with fantastical enemies, completed 830/1427
The present volume lacks the epilogue stating the title and date of completion
Language(s): PersianPhysical Description
Form: codexExtent: 515 ff.Dimensions (leaf): 210 × 134 mm.Dimensions (written):Hand(s)
History
Origin: 18th century CE ; IndiaRecord Sources
Based on unpublished description in Catalogue of Persian Manuscripts in the India Office Library, vol. 3. Available on British Library Digitised Manuscripts, manuscript number: MSS Eur E207/18_f011rAvailability
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