IO Islamic 4381 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
Bilingual Bustan from collection of Tipu Sultan's Mother
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1 copy of Būstān by Saʿdī
Persian text of Sa'di's Bustan with interlinear Dakhini Urdu translation in vernacular prose
English notes at beginning by Randolph Marriatt, January 1843 stating: ‘The Bowstan of Saadi with Hindustanie translation under-lined in red ink. - a present from "Padshah Beigum" - the Widow queen of Hyder Ally Khan, father of Tippo Sultaun of Mysoor to Ths: Marriatt Dt. General, Seringapatam 1800’
Not dated, lacking colophon
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