Delhi Persian 1203 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
Contents
1 copy of Bashāshat al-kalim by Muḥammad Sharīf
An anthology of verses arranged in alphabetical order of the initial letter of the first word of each composition. Ascribed in the colophon to Muḥammad Sharīf.
ff. 34; 11 lines to a page; inelegant nastaʻliq; rubrications; copyist: Muḥammad Khayr al-Dīn Qādiri of Shahjahanabad; 18th century.
Physical Description
Hand(s)
inelegant nastaʻliq. Scribe: Muḥammad Khayr al-Dīn Qādiri of Shahjahanabad.
Decoration
Binding
red leather islamic style binding with stamped central medallion and corners
History
Provenance and Acquisition
Purchased by the Government of India at sale organised by Delhi Prize Agents, 1859; administrative deposit India Office Library, 1876.
1876
Government of India
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