Ismailites, Islam, Islam--20th century, Islam, Muslims, Muslims--India, Ismailites, Muslims, Politics and government, Politics and government, BP195.I8 A5 1991, 297/.822
V. 1. 1902-1927 -- v. 2. 1928-1955. edited by K.K. Aziz. Main Heritage Compact General BP195.I8 A5 1991 Reference vol. 1 Item-ID: i1553232x BIB-ID: 2526368 ... Show moreV. 1. 1902-1927 -- v. 2. 1928-1955. edited by K.K. Aziz. Main Heritage Compact General BP195.I8 A5 1991 Reference vol. 1 Item-ID: i1553232x BIB-ID: 2526368 Includes bibliographical references (p. 1485-1496) and index. Show less
Ismailites, Islam, Islam--20th century, Islam, Muslims, Muslims--India, Ismailites, Muslims, Politics and government, Politics and government, BP195.I8 A5 1991, 297/.822
V. 1. 1902-1927 -- v. 2. 1928-1955. edited by K.K. Aziz. Main Heritage Compact General BP195.I8 A5 1991 Reference vol. 2 Item-ID: i20239452 BIB-ID: 2526368 ... Show moreV. 1. 1902-1927 -- v. 2. 1928-1955. edited by K.K. Aziz. Main Heritage Compact General BP195.I8 A5 1991 Reference vol. 2 Item-ID: i20239452 BIB-ID: 2526368 Includes bibliographical references (p. 1485-1496) and index. Show less
Jahangir , 1569-1627, Kings and rulers, Kings and rulers--Mugol Empire--Pictorial works, Animal fighting in art--Elephants, Miniature painting, Mogul Empire
Miniature depicting a moment of royal entertainment: two mounted men - one of the riders is actually falling - control the elephants, as they fight... Show moreMiniature depicting a moment of royal entertainment: two mounted men - one of the riders is actually falling - control the elephants, as they fight before an audience. Servants hold fireworks on poles, prepared to help direct the elephant if necessary. Emperor Jahangir (r.1605–27) overlooks the scene from the balcony at Agra Fort. Title and date devised by Library staff. The miniature is laid down on gold speckled pink card between gold and polychrome borders. Inscription signature on the margin below "جهانگیر عمل مرکلان [...]". On the verso of the cardboard two erased stamps. On the verso of an additional cardboard now removed manuscript note "Jahangir contemplant un combat d'éléphant du fort d'Âgrâ. École Moghole. Delhi, fin 17e siècle (succession Essayan)" Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2017.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26744892 BIB-ID: 2850335 Probably part of the property of Kevork Loris Essayan (1897-1981), son-in-law of the British-Armenian businessman and art collector Calouste Gulbenkian (1869–1955) and trustee of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Show less
Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca, BP187.3 .M64 1863
Extrait de la "Revue orientale et américaine" Main Heritage Shelves General BP187.3 .M64 1863 Book Item-ID: i1023682x BIB-ID: 1025318 Show moreExtrait de la "Revue orientale et américaine" Main Heritage Shelves General BP187.3 .M64 1863 Book Item-ID: i1023682x BIB-ID: 1025318 Show less
Abridged a transl. from the Persian by Charles Elliott. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ408 .B84 1831 Book Item-ID: i1020944x BIB-ID: 1022580 Show moreAbridged a transl. from the Persian by Charles Elliott. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ408 .B84 1831 Book Item-ID: i1020944x BIB-ID: 1022580 Show less
The greatest part of the work appeared first in the London Morning Post. Also issued online. Show moreThe greatest part of the work appeared first in the London Morning Post. Also issued online. Show less
Tipu Sultan, Fath ʻAli , 1749-1799 (nawab of Mysore,), Tipu Sultan, Fath ʻAli , 1753-1799, History, DS470.T6 H87 1844, 954.3 H95h2
tr. from an original Persian manuscript in the library of His Most Gracious Majesty, by W. Miles. Added title-page, engr. "This copy was printed for ... Show moretr. from an original Persian manuscript in the library of His Most Gracious Majesty, by W. Miles. Added title-page, engr. "This copy was printed for ... the Earl of Clare." Main Heritage Shelves General DS470.T6 H87 1844 Book Item-ID: i10203680 BIB-ID: 1022004 Show less
Illustrated by Lionel Edwards. Number 34 of 140 numbered copies, finely printed in two colours by the Westminster Press (Gerard Meynell), and signed... Show moreIllustrated by Lionel Edwards. Number 34 of 140 numbered copies, finely printed in two colours by the Westminster Press (Gerard Meynell), and signed by the author, the artist, and H.H. Aga Khan. Robert Charles Lyle, a horse racer, describes the horse breeding, training, and racing activities of Sir Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III (1877-1957), who won the Derby five times. Spine slightly faded, otherwise a fine copy of this rare limited edition of which no more than 125 copies were made available for sale. Main Heritage Shelves General SF353.A33 L96 1938 Book Item-ID: i16220523 BIB-ID: 1463234 Show less
