Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Women's Worlds in Qajar Iran

Will of Iskandar Khan Sawlat al-Sultan, 1912

Will of Iskandar Khan Sawlat al-Sultan, 1912

Will of Iskandar Khan Sawlat al-Sultan, who has appointed his brother, Habib Allah Khan Sultan, as the executor of the will, and his wife [Hajiyah Baygum Khanum], the daughter of Aqa Mirza ‘Abd al-Husayn, as the overseer. One-fifth of his belongings, including animals, household furnishings, clothing, and jewelry, goes to his wife as her mahr and other prerogatives. After deducting his debts, one-third of the remainings should be spent for his burial in Najaf, fasts and prayers, and charity. What remains will be divided among the inheritors.

Item Details

  • Date 14 September 1912
  • Dimensions 35 x 22 cm
  • Collections Amir Hossein Nikpour
  • Repository Amir Hossein Nikpour Collection
  • Restrictions No restrictions
  • Accessed 6 February 2020
  • Last Edited 12 March 2020
  • Record no. 14142A500
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