Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Collection of correspondence, orders and political correspondence of the Qajar era, [19th century]

Collection of correspondence, orders and political correspondence of the Qajar era, [19th century]

Consists of 226 items, mostly official orders and correspondence, belonging to Mirza ‘Ali Khan Qadimi, a Qajar official and minister, written in the hand of his son. The first nine pages provide a comprehensive index of the collection materials, including: five letters to princes, the Premier, Mahd-i ‘Ulya, and about the sums of cash from Nawruz gifts; ten letters to Mahd-i ‘Ulya, the king, and Mustawfi al-Mamalik, and the cash from Nawruz gifts, condolence letters, and letters about internal political affairs dating from 1857-58 [1273-74 AH]; a marriage contract between Nur Muhammad Khan Sardar and the daughter of Mirza ‘Ali Khan Qadimi, 1815 [1230 AH]; a letter from the king to Mulla Nur ‘Ali requesting he travel to the capital to participate in the wedding ceremonies of his children; and a letter from Nayib al-Saltanah to the son of Fath Allah Mirza protesting the appointment of Muhammad Husayn Mirza as ruler of Kirmanshahan.

Item Details

  • Creator Mirza ‘Ali Khan Qadimi
  • Date 20th century
  • Dimensions 21.5 x 34 cm
  • Collections Majlis Library, Museum and Document Center
  • Repository Majlis Library, Museum and Document Center (MS. 8552)
  • Restrictions Use of collection materials for publication purposes must cite Majlis Library, Museum and Document Center (Tehran, Iran) as current repository. Use of material for commercial purposes is contingent upon acquiring the Repository's permission.
  • Accessed 14 February 2012
  • Last Edited 15 April 2013
  • Record no. 1018A15
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