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A Ceremonial Illuminated Letter [‎1r] (1/2)

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Ref: Mss Eur F111/361, f 1

The record is made up of 1 letter (1 folio). It was created in 1895. It was written in Persian. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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The item includes a letter (f 1), which is referred to as khat (standard letter). The letter is a personal one and it is sent by Abdur Rahman Khan, the Amir of Afghanistan (1880-1901) to Lord George Nathaniel Curzon. It is dated 19 Safar 1313 which is given as 11 August 1895. In the letter, the Amir thanks Lord Curzon for a set of family photos as well as a magic lantern the latter sent to him.

The letter is written in Persian on an illuminated large white paper. A circular black ink seal holding the name of the Amir of Afghanistan has been provided at the end of it.

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Persian in Arabic (Nastaliq variant) script
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Mss Eur F111/361, f 1
Title
A Ceremonial Illuminated Letter
Pages
1r:1v
Author
Abdur Rahman Khan
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