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History of the Gujarat Sultanate
Identity area
Reference code
GB 891 SC14
Publication status
Published
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 folder handwritten
Date(s)
- [1800 - 1899] (Creation)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The creator of the manuscript is unknown. It is possible that it was sent to the Society for possible publication, but any identifying details are no longer with the document.
Repository
Royal Asiatic Society Archives
Archival history
The custodial history is unknown.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The source of acquisition is unknown.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A handwritten manuscript detailing the history of the Gujarat sultanate in India giving accounts of the reigns of Muzzafar Shah I, Muhammad Shah I, Ahmad Shah I, Muhammad Shah II, Ahmad Shah II, Daud Shah, Mahmud Shah, Muzaffar Shah II, Sikandar Shah, Mahmud Shah II, Bahadur Shah, Miran Muhammad Shah I, Mahmud Shah III, Ahmad Shah III, and Muzaffar Shah III. The author of the manuscript has not been traced.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/ . The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Conditions governing reproduction
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Language of material
- English
- Persian
Additional information
Description identifier
gb891-sc14
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