IO Islamic 4538 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
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Transcripts of EIC treaties, 2 sections
Contents
Summary of Contents: Multilingual transcripts of treatises transacted by the British East India Company's Madras Presidency (Chennai), in two sections foliated separately: a) Persian, Tamil, and Marathi (foliated in English); b) Persian (foliated in Persian). Title on spine: Ft. St. Geo. Treaties Native Version.Language(s): Persian, Tamil, Marathi, English
Physical Description
Form: codexHand(s)
History
Origin: 19th century CE ; Madras, Indiaa
Contents
1. ff. 1-59Collection 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
Language(s): Persian, Tamil, Marathi, EnglishPhysical Description
Form: codexExtent: 59 ff.Dimensions (leaf): 320 × 200 mm.History
Origin: 1839 - 1844 CE ; Madras, Indiab
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2. ff. 1-160Collection 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
Language(s): PersianPhysical Description
Form: codexSupport: Bound in scroll along top and bottom edge; cloth backing160Dimensions (leaf): 320 × 200 mm.History
Origin: 1839 - 1844 CE ; Madras, IndiaAdditional Information
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