A handwritten manuscript detailing the history of the Gujarat sultanate in India giving accounts of the reigns of Muzzafar Shah I, Muhammad Shah I, Ahmad Shah I, Muhammad Shah II, Ahmad Shah II, Daud Shah, Mahmud Shah, Muzaffar Shah II, Sikandar Shah, Mahmud Shah II, Bahadur Shah, Miran Muhammad Shah I, Mahmud Shah III, Ahmad Shah III, and Muzaffar Shah III. The author of the manuscript has not been traced.
History of the Gujarat Sultanate
This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 891 SC14
- Dates of Creation
- [1800 - 1899]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Persian
- Physical Description
- 1 folder handwritten
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
The source of acquisition is unknown.
Note
The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.
Archivist's Note
This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
The custodial history is unknown.
Additional Information
Published
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