Delhi Persian 948A (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
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1 copy of Mufarriḥ al-qulūb by Tāj al-Dīn ibn Muʿīn al-Dīn Malikī
Persian translation by the Muftī al-Mulk Tāj al-Dīn ibn Muʿīn al-Dīn Malikī of the Sanskrit book of four fables entitled Hitopadesa by Nārāyan.
Dated colophon (f. 109v): written for the consultation of Bhīm Singh, 25 Jumādá al-Avval 1182/7 October 1768.
Various cursive hands. Rough nastaʿlīq, taʿlīq, and shikastah āmīz.
Stamped and Persian foliation.
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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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