I.O. Islamic 4716 (St. Pancras, British Library)

Oriental Manuscripts

Summary of Contents: Two poetical works by Niʻmat Khān ʻĀlī

1. ff. 1Dv-124rv

A mas̲navī on ethical and moral matters, interspersed with short lates and anecdotes

Language(s): Persian

For a more detailed description see Sims-Williams 1986, page 9.

2. ff. 125v-132v

A satirical qiṭʻah on the marriage of Kāmgār Khān, کامگار خان

Language(s): Persian

For a more detailed description see Sims-Williams 1986, page 9.

Form: codex

Extent: 136 ff

Dimensions (leaf): 22.5 × 16 cm.

Dimensions (written):

Origin: 18th century CE

Manuscript description based on U. Sims-Williams: Handlist of Islamic manuscripts acquired by the India Office Library 1938-85. London, 1986

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