Hiraql [Heraclius], three Swahili poems.

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 102 MS 45022
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Swahili (macrolanguage)
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume (50 folios)

Scope and Content

The two longer poems deal with Prophet Muhammad's victories against the Byzantine emperor Heraclius (Hiraqli, reigned 610-641 CE).

Access Information

Open

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

H24.4 x W19cm

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance