'Translation of a letter from Kelej Khan Timori at Meshed to the Prince of Khorasan at Tehran'
Date:
1819/1819
Description:
Abstract: Translation of a letter from Kelej Khan Timori [Qilij Khan Taymūrī], in Meshed [Mashhad], to the Prince of Khorasan (Ḥusayn 'Alī Mirza Farmānfarmā) in Tehran. The letter concerns the conflict between the brothers of Futteh Khan [Fatḥ Khan Bārakzāy] and the Shah of Afghanistan, Maḥmūd Shah Durrānī (see IOR/L/PS/9/68/192). The letter encourages the Prince of Khorasan to affirm his support for the brothers of Futteh Khan. The letter also details the brief capture of Peishawur [Peshawar] by the Maharajah of the Punjab, Runjeit Sing [Ranjit Singh].The letter was enclosed in the letter of HM Chargé d'Affaires to Persia [Iran], Henry Willock, to the Governor-General of the Presidency of Fort William of 30 March 1819 (see IOR/L/PS/9/68/191).Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)