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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1866
Reports on the order of affairs and well-being of Mahd-i ‘Ulya, Nayib al-Saltanah's mother, other princes, the guards of andarun, and the women of harem
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Letter from Sulayman to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1870
After greetings, the writer talks about the well-being of Mahd-i ‘Ulya and the princes, and reports on the state of regiment commanders and workers of the andarun.
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Andaruni of ʻIsmat al-Dawlah and Muʻayyir al-Mamalik
Front row, from left: unidentified, Asad Allah Mirza Shahab al-Dawlah (son of Jahan Sultan Khanum and ʻAbd al-Husayn Mirza Shams al-Shuʻaraʼ, and cousin of ʻIsmat al-Dawlah), Dust Muhammad Khan Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik (ʻIsmat al-Dawlah's husband), Yad Allah Mirza Jahanbani (ʻIsmat al-Dawlah's uncle), and Shams al-Shuʻara’s brother; second row, from left: standing: Jahangir Mirza Jahanbani (ʻIsmat al-Dawlah's uncle), seated: ʻIsmat al-Dawlah (daughter of Taj al-Dawlah and Nasir al-Din Shah), Mah Nisaʼ Khanum (mother of Dust Muhammad Khan Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik), possibly Quvvat al-Qulub (Jahangir...
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Telegram to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma from Kurdistan, 1895
Includes receiving a telegram from the addressee, ʻIzzat al-Dawlah's departure within two days, and Qamar al-Saltanah's staying with her two servants in the andaruni with ʻIzzat al-Dawlah
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Telegram from Jaʻfar to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma, 1895
Talks about Agha Bashi putting pressure on him to finish some of the work such as repairing Surur al-Saltanah's kitchen and andaruni, his exhaustion and being heavily in debt, requests the addressee to ask Agha Bashi to give him more time to complete the work
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Nasir al-Din Shah in his inner quarters
Inscription: "Zaʻfaran Baji, Aqa [?] Khvajah"
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Mahd-i ‘Ulya mentions not hearing from the addressee since his arrival in Shahristanak and talks about the nice weather in Niyavaran, the well-being of harem workers and princes, and her own recovery. She describes Tuman Aqa's fever and nosebleed and how Agha Bashi has been taking care of her and bringing Hakim (doctor) for her. Mahd-i ‘Ulya also praises Agha Bashi's competence despite being weak.
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Mahd-i ‘Ulya writes about sending Qurban‘ali Bayg with cucumber and eggplant pickles, sour cherries, and qavut; her sickness and a visit by Mirza Hasani Hakim, Mirza ‘Abd al-Vahhab from Farahzad, and Mirza Riza. She mentions sending back a girl, whom she had considered for marriage to the addressee, to her mother after learning about her seizures and sends the ring meant for her to Nasir al-Din Shah to give to ‘Ayishah Khanum.
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Letter to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1864 or 1865
The writer reports on attendance in the ceremony celebrating the Shah's birthday, the well-being of princesses and people of the harem, and services by gatekeepers and other servants. He mentions informing Mahd-i ‘Ulya about completing construction in Niyavaran and her decision about returning after the tenth for a lucky arrival time. The writer has also prepared for bringing other members of the harem. He adds that upon the addressee's request they have received part of Fakhr al-Muluk’s stipend from Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik.
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Chronicle of the daily life of Shahzadah Yamin al-Dawlah and the Crown Prince, 1868
Shahzadah Yamin al-Dawlah's account of daily life, including his meetings with the Friday Prayer Imam, the Shah, Mahd-i ‘Ulya, Mu‘ayyir al-Mamalik, Nayib al-Saltanah, Mustawfi al-Mamalik, and Fakhr al-Muluk, the cancellation of a wrestling match at Nigaristan, going to the baths, getting photo equipment, the Crown Prince's picture being taken by ‘Akkas Bashi (son of Aqa Isma‘il), going to Shah ‘Abd al-‘Azim shrine, receiving the Shah's writing and a pen case via Yahya Khan, and an incident involving the gatekeepers and a European. The account of the Crown Prince's daily life includes...
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