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Regarding Ikram al-Dawlah's salary
Documents include a letter of salary confirmation for Ikram al-Dawlah, daughter of Haj Mirza, and a member of Muzaffar al-Din Shah's andaruni (probably his wife); and her identity verification and salary form
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Women of Muzaffar al-Din Shah's harem
Some women from Muzaffar al-Din Shah's harem during the birthday ceremony of his youngest son, Nasir al-Din Mirza Nasiri, in Gulistan palace.
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Autobiographical fragment by Nusrat al-Saltanah
Husayn Quli Mirza Nusrat al-Saltanah writes about his early life, including games he played as child.
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Correspondence between Muzaffar al-Din Mirza and Shukuh al-Saltanah
Two letters from Muzaffar al-Din Mirza to his mother, Shukuh al-Saltanah. The first on receiving her photograph and a matter related to the andarun; the second about receiving Shukuh al-Saltanah's letters and gifts and coming to Tehran. He also writes about the problems caused by Taj al-Muluk despite advice from ‘Izzat al-Dawlah and Mahd-i ‘Ulya, raises the possibility of a new marriage and asks for his mother's opinion. The letter from Shukuh al-Saltanah to Muzaffar al-Din Mirza advises him to be patient until the new year and then proceed with the issue related to the andarun.
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Shahzadah Yamin al-Dawlah's chronicle of daily life, 1868
Including his meetings with Mirza Husayn, Mirza Baqir Khan, Aqa Bashi, Riza Quli Khan, Shahzadah's daughter, ‘Ismat al-Dawlah who brought him a shawl on behalf of the Crown Prince, and a visit by Mahd-i ‘Ulya and the sacrifice of two lambs for her
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Letter to ‘Abd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma
Includes explanations about ʻIzzat al-Saltanah's interest in having al-Najq; sending a petition with two thousand tumans, on behalf of ʻIzzat al-Saltanah, to the andaruni, where it can be delivered to the Shah, and the Shah talking on the phone with Mushir al-Saltanah about this matter; ʻIzzat al-Saltanah's order to give a gift to Khazan-i Aqdas and Amin-i Haram; and the author referring to the addressee's request about ʻIzzat al-Saltanah's travel from Tehran to Kirmanshah, asking him to postpone this trip due to her health condition until the addressee is certain about staying in Kirmanshah.
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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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Hafez Farmayan's Interview- part 1
Hafez Farmayan's interview conducted by Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar on 5 February 2010. He shares his memories of family members, acquaintances, and the daily life and rituals of people in the Qajar era. Hafez Farmayan describes the life of his Father (ʻAbd al-Husayn Mirza Farmanfarma) in his estate in Tehran, his childhood memories of his mother and other co-wives, and his siblings and other people living on the estate. The plan of this estate is also drawn by Farmayan and it is included as an item in this collection.
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Taj al-Muluk Davallu Qajar Tajbakhsh Zamandar's Interview- part 2
Taj al-Muluk Tajbakhsh Zamandar's interview conducted by Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar on 18 October 2009. She shares her memories of family members, acquaintances, and the daily life and rituals of people, especially women, in the Qajar era.
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Taj al-Muluk Davallu Qajar Tajbakhsh Zamandar's Interview- part 1
Taj al-Muluk Tajbakhsh Zamandar's interview conducted by Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar on 14 August 2009. She shares her memories of family members, acquaintances, and the daily life and rituals of people, especially women, in the Qajar era.
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