Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter of Mahdi Ibn ‘Abd al-‘Ali

Letter of Mahdi Ibn ‘Abd al-‘Ali

Letter by Mahdi Ibn ‘Abd al-‘Ali [probably Muntasir Lashkar] in two parts, announcing that all the legal and military titles and positions belonging to the deceased ‘Amid Lashkar have been granted to his son, Mirza Abu Turab Khan, and the writer has been granted the title and position of Sar Rishtah Dar [the pay master]. The second part of the letter is addressed to the writer’s sister, expressing sorrow and condolensces about ‘Amid Lashkar’s death.

Item Details

  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions 18 x 23 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 24 October 2017
  • Last Edited 22 January 2018
  • Record no. 14142A254
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