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1 copy of Mahābhārata
Title: Mahābhārata
Title: مهابارتهه
Translation of the Mahabharata into elaborate Persian prose by Fayzi on the basis of the simple literal version made by order of Akbar. The text is preceeded by an introduction. Dated at f. 467b samvat 1908.
Incipit: در سبب تآليف كتاب و فهرست مهابارتهه...پرب اول که آنرا آديرب كويند
Language(s): Persian
Physical Description
Form: codex
Extent: 623 f.
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Layout
Hand(s)
Nasta'liq. Text rubricated.
History
Origin: 1866 CE
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