Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to ‘Amid Lashkar

Letter from Muntasir Lashkar to ‘Amid Lashkar

Probably from Muntasir Lashkar; on the marriage of ‘Azimat Khanum, suggests that the mother should be entrusted to take care of related affairs, and to refer to God and the Qur’an for divination; asks to give the fifty tumans to Fatimah Khanum, but to advise her not to overspend; sends greetings to mother and sisters; inquires about the addressee and his tutor; complains about not receiving news about Ma‘sumah and Ruqiyah over the past year and is concerned if they are dead, urging them to tell him the truth.

Item Details

  • Date late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dimensions 21 x 12.5 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 24 October 2017
  • Last Edited 22 January 2018
  • Record no. 14142A361
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