Delhi Persian 812* (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
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1 copy of Bāb-i haftum dar imāmat by ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Dihlavī
Excerpt from a theological treatise (specifically, chapter seven,) dealing with the subject of imamate ascribed to the muḥaddis̲ of Shahjahanabad Delhi, Shāh ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz ibn Aḥmad Valī Allāh al-ʿUmarī al-Dihlavī(d. 1239/1824).
Not dated at end.
Coarse nastaʿlīq declining into shikastah āmīz.
Stamped foliation.
Plain paper dust wrapper; watermarked (seated Britannia or Minerva in crowned oval frame, initialled RBLd; Rock Brothers Limited, Superfine; not dated); labels, torn, creased and stained.
Folios unbound; creased, torn, stained, wormholes.
Condition fragile.
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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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