X. 11 (University Library, Cambridge University)
E. G. Browne Collection
Contents
Summary of Contents: کتاب رضوان The following description has been written by Professor Browne on the fly-leaf:
"This book, entitled Kitáb-i Rizwán, is written in imitation of the famous Gulistán
of Sa'di. It is quite modern, being adorned with a panegyric on Sultán 'Abdu'l-
Hamid, and was composed (see p. 22) in A.H. 1304 (=A.D. 1886-7). It comprises:
pp. 23-53 (1) A Preface. On the Happiness of Men and the Vicissitudes of Fortune. Pp. 54-101: (2) Chapter I. On Love, Beauty, and Youth. Pp. 102-150 (3) Chapter II. Ethical. Pp. 151-209: (4) Chapter III. Characteristics of the Great. Pp. 210-282: (5) Chapter IV. Witticisms and quaint Anecdotes. Pp. 283-310: (6) Conclusion. Philosophical Maxims I think the author of this work is Mírzá Áqá Ján of Kirmán, or possibly Shaykh
Aḥmad Rúḥí of Kirmán, concerning whom see my Persian Revolution [pp. 93-6].
A full account of these men, both of whom were Azalís, and their numerous
writings will be found in Materials for the Study of the Bábí Religion, p. 221 foll., where Professor Browne definitely assigns the Kiláb-i Rizwán to Mírzá Áqá Ján of Kirman. Begins: بنام ایزد متعال تعالى ذات لم يزل كه وحدتش منشاء کثرت است و بوصف اندرش مزید حیرت Pp. 310 of 20,5 x 14 c. and 18 ll. Clear naskh with rubrications. The transcription of Mirza Mustafa, the Babi scribe, was completed on 6 Sha'ban, 1331/11 July, 1913.
"This book, entitled Kitáb-i Rizwán, is written in imitation of the famous Gulistán
of Sa'di. It is quite modern, being adorned with a panegyric on Sultán 'Abdu'l-
Hamid, and was composed (see p. 22) in A.H. 1304 (=A.D. 1886-7). It comprises:
pp. 23-53 (1) A Preface. On the Happiness of Men and the Vicissitudes of Fortune. Pp. 54-101: (2) Chapter I. On Love, Beauty, and Youth. Pp. 102-150 (3) Chapter II. Ethical. Pp. 151-209: (4) Chapter III. Characteristics of the Great. Pp. 210-282: (5) Chapter IV. Witticisms and quaint Anecdotes. Pp. 283-310: (6) Conclusion. Philosophical Maxims I think the author of this work is Mírzá Áqá Ján of Kirmán, or possibly Shaykh
Aḥmad Rúḥí of Kirmán, concerning whom see my Persian Revolution [pp. 93-6].
A full account of these men, both of whom were Azalís, and their numerous
writings will be found in Materials for the Study of the Bábí Religion, p. 221 foll., where Professor Browne definitely assigns the Kiláb-i Rizwán to Mírzá Áqá Ján of Kirman. Begins: بنام ایزد متعال تعالى ذات لم يزل كه وحدتش منشاء کثرت است و بوصف اندرش مزید حیرت Pp. 310 of 20,5 x 14 c. and 18 ll. Clear naskh with rubrications. The transcription of Mirza Mustafa, the Babi scribe, was completed on 6 Sha'ban, 1331/11 July, 1913.
Physical Description
Form: codex
Support: Paper
Extent: Ff. 310
Dimensions: 20.5 × 14 cm.
Layout
18 lines
Hand(s)
Clear naskh with rubrications.
History
Origin: 1331 AH; 1913 CE
Provenance and Acquisition
Bequest of E. G. Browne.
Record Sources
Summary, physical description and provenance copied from R. A. Nicholson: A descriptive catalogue of the Oriental MSS belonging to the late E.G. Browne. Cambridge, 1932.
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