Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Mashhadi Habib's will, 1921

Mashhadi Habib's will, 1921

Mashhadi Habib, the son of the late Husayn ‘Amu, appoints his younger brother, Ni‘mat, as the executor of his will and Karbalayi ‘Askar, the son of ‘Ali Pasha, as the overseer while he [Mashhadi Habib] travels to Karbalaʼ. They are responsible for giving ten mans [unit of area] of his share of a garden to his wife, Munavvar, as her mahr. A third of his belongings should be in Ni‘mat’s hands for use on khums, the payment of his debts, ta‘ziyah, and charity.

Item Details

  • Date 14 October 1921
  • Dimensions 19.5 x 14.5 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 4 November 2016
  • Last Edited 8 December 2016
  • Record no. 14142A171
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