Language(s): Persian and Arabic
Substantial fragment of an untitled collection of early Islamic and spiritual biographies, by an unnamed author.
Defective at beginning and end.
Not dated at end. Datable to the late sixteenth century.
Later replacement leaves after folio 265.
Naskh throughout, except for replacement folios in nastaʿlīq.
Excessively fragile condition.
Origin: 1550 - 1699 CE ; India
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