Or 16933/15 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
Oriental Manuscripts
Petition
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1 copy of ʿArz̤ah dāsht
Petition to unnamed royal addressee (with chatr) expressing incredulity at reports of a rift between the unnamed royal addressee (i.e. Emperor Shāh ʿĀlam) and Najaf Khān, and the latter's retirement; appeals in latter's favour. Clarifies the ruler's personal autonomy in making arrangments in the palace. Writer admits to faulty advice, but that errors (by others) will soon become clear. Requests removal of Najaf Khān's enemies (unspecified), who are themselves guilty of the accusations raised. The new appointee is described as unworthy
Signed in English (next to lower right corner of text panel): John Cartier
Not dated
Narrow text panel and and 2 upper cartouches (invocation and title) of zar afshānī or gold spray over a lightly tinted ground; sar lawḥ above text panel in shape of low arch, filled with symmetrical scrolling floral ornament; painted gold floral motifs in diaper arrangement on plain paper ground; gold painted chatr above title cartouche; narrow outer border; angled corner (bottom right)
Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Sale 22524 (5 Nov 2014, 10:30), Lot 18
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