Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Riza Quli Khan Nizam al-Saltanah to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah

Riza Quli Khan Nizam al-Saltanah to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah

Riza Quli Khan Nizam al-Saltanah writes to his daughter, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, telling her about his having been ill for the past six months, his current recuperation and regained ability to walk, and that his doctor has told him that he can soon return to Iran. Riza Quli Khan says that he is glad that ‘Izzat al-Saltanah will be joining her husband, ‘Abbas Mirza, in Tabriz and gives her some advice on her relationship with her husband, asks about Huma’s well-being, advises her to respect ‘Izzat al-Dawlah [her mother-in-law], reports Shahzadah Muhammad Husayn Mirza’s visit to Salar’s place in Geneva, and mentions that Nusrat al-Dawlah’s surgery has gone well.

Item Details

  • Creator Riza Quli Khan Nizam Mafi (Nizam al-Saltanah)
  • Date early/mid 20th century
  • Dimensions 21 x 13.5 cm
  • Collections Mansoureh Ettehadieh -- ‘Izzat al-Saltanah
  • Repository Mansoureh Ettehadieh
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 4 September 2015
  • Last Edited 9 December 2016
  • Record no. 13104A32
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