Naqshye Aqwam-e zaminderan - Tables of zamindars

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  • Reference
    • GB 891 SC53
  • Dates of Creation
    • [1813]
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Urdu
  • Physical Description
    • 2 tables handwritten

Scope and Content

Two tables listing the communities of the zamindars (landlords) in the parganas of [ ] and Akbarabad (Agra). These are signed and stamped with the signees' seals, one of which dates the table to 1228 Hijri (1813 A.D.). One table also list the Tahsildars (revenue agents) as well as the zamindars. The tables are written in Shikasta Nasta'liq script.

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Archivist's Note

This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.

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gb891-sc53