Elegant copy of the Qur'an with fine Persian floral lacquered binding. A Persian colophon gives the patron as the Nawab Ahmad 'Ali Khan Bahadur and the copyist as Mirza Muhammad Kazim. It also gives date: AH1266/AD[1851]. Written in naskhi, Arabic. 10th Rabi' ul-amoral on outside cover; Muhammad 'Ali Naggash noted as painter of cover.
The Qu'ran
This material is held atUniversity of St Andrews Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 227 ms22b(O)
- Dates of Creation
- 1851
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 volume
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Mirza Muhammad Kazim, scribe.
Nawab Mir Ahmad 'Ali Khan Bahadur (1822-1879), from the ruling family of the state of Hyderbad, the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Catalogued by DM Dunlop.
Note
Call number used to be msBP127.P4
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Paper: 7.1" x 4.3".
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
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