Abstract of rukums from the Shah of Persia to the Prince of Shiraz
Date:
1800/1800
Description:
Abstract: An abstract of two rukums [raqms, chancery letters] from Futteh Aly Shah [Fatḥ-‘Alī Shāh Qājār, Shāh of Persia] to the Prince Regent of Shiraz [Ḥusayn ‘Alī Mīrzā Farmānfarmā, Prince-Governor of Fars], sent from Subzewar [Sabzevar] and dated 9 and 12 Moharram/1 and 4 June 1800.The abstract reports on the progress of the Shah’s campaign in Khorassan [Khorasan], including the submission to the Shah of all local rulers except the rulers of Meshed [Mashhad] and Chenneron [Chenaran], troop movements, and the expected arrival of Afghan envoys at the Shah’s camp.The abstract is signed Captain John Malcolm, Envoy of the Governor-General of Bengal to Persia [Iran], and dated Shiraz, 29 June 1800.Physical description: 1 item (2 folios)