IO Islamic 4538 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
Transcripts of EIC treaties, 2 sections
Contents
Language(s): Persian, Tamil, Marathi, English
Physical Description
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History
a
Contents
Collection of transcripts for 7 treaties ranging in date 4 August 1768 to after 1799 (not dated), each copy attested by John Crisp Major, Marhatta Translator to Government
Only the first treaty has parallel Persian and Marathi text
Watermarked paper: 1) W. Tucker 1839; 2) Britannia in oval with crown
Foliation in English
Physical Description
History
b
Contents
Collection of transcripts for 14 treaties, agreements, supplements, and addenda between the British East India Company's Madras Presidency and the rulers of Hyderabad, Arcot, and Travancore. However, the majority of the contents involve Tipu Sultan, the division and distribution of his territory (Mysore), and the instalation of Krishna Rajah as ruler. Treaties range in date, 26 February 1768 to 12 January 1805, each copy attested by C P Prouly (or Rowth?), Persian Translator to Government
Watermarked paper: 1) W. Tucker 1839; 2) Britannia in oval with crown
Foliation in Persian
Physical Description
History
Additional Information
Availability
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