RAS Ellis Persian 21 (Library, Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland)
Persian Manuscripts
Contents
1 copy of Anwar-namah by Mir Muhammad Isma'il Khan Abjadi.
Some corrections and explanatory notes mostly in margins. F1a: a) Signature of Ellis dated 15.7.04. b) Persian note: nivisanidah shud 'it was written' beside effaced seal impression. Perhaps of the initial scribe? Back flyleaf, recto: signature H.M. Vaughan A history in verse of the exploits of Anwar al-Din, Nawwab of the Carnatic and his descendants, written for Nawwab Muhammad 'Ali Khan 'Umdat al-Mulk. Writing of text begun by Muhammad Ghiyath al-din. Name of scribe of later part Ghulam ... (defaced). Headings in red.
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Physical Description
Layout
15 lines to the page
Hand(s)
Nasta'liq. Muhammad Ghiyath al-din
Binding
Brown leather Indian binding with stamped and painted decoration and flap.
History
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