CODRINGTON/READE NO 73. BOX 36. (Library, Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland)
Persian Manuscripts
Contents
1 copy of Ḥusaynī-Shāhī by Imām al-Dīn Ḥusaynī
Flyleaf, recto: Presented by Sir John Malcolm May 19 - 1827. Flyleaf, verso: no: 22. J.L Folio one, recto: Note on Durrani history, possibly by Malcolm. Contains a loose piece of paper with writing. A history of the Durrani Afghans from Ahmad Shah to A.H. 1212. Husain-Shahi is the title given in the author's preface. Tarikh i Nasab Namah i Ahmad Shah Durrani Afghani appears on the first flyleaf, recto and on a slip pasted on the front cover. Headings and puntuation in red. Ruled margins. Panel of illumination at beginning.
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Physical Description
Condition
Some damage, seemingly from white ants, but barely affecting the text.
Layout
23 lines on a page
Hand(s)
Nasta'liq.
Binding
Brown leather European-style binding.
History
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