Rampur Raza Library

RARE MANUSCRIPTS OF RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY

ARABIC, PERSIAN, URDU, TURKISH AND PUSHTO MANUSCRIPTS.

PAINTINGS, SPECIMENS OF ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY, ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER RARE OBJECTS OF RRL.

al-Quranul MajidPeriod: C. 7th century A.D.ascribed to Hazrat AliFolio: 350 Size: 28.7x20.2cmLanguage: Arabic KuficA priceless copy written on parchment.Call No.: 1

al-Quranul MajidPeriod: C. 8th century A.D.ascribed to Imam Jafar SadiqFolio: 147Size: 14x10cm.Language: Arabic NaskhCall No.: 2

al-Quranul MajidPeriod: C. 9th century A.D.ascribed to Imam Abul Hasan Musa, the 8th ImamFolio: 9Size: 34x21cm.Language: Arabic KuficRemarks: very valuable copy written on parchment.Call No.: 226

al-Quranul MajidPeriod: C. 10th century A.D.ascribed to Ibn MuqlaFolio: 215Size: 12.4x9.5cm.Language: Arabic NaskhCall No.: 3

al-Quranul Majidascribed to Yaqut MustasimiPeriod: C. 13th century A.D.Folio: 350Size: 43.5x33cm.Language: Arabic NaskhCall No.: 4

al-Quranul MajidPeriod: C. 16th century A.H.Folio: 310Size: 32x22cm.Language: Arabic NaskhRemarks: A strikingly beautiful copy having seal of Akber with signature of Faizi and Dara Shikoh.Call No.: 17

Tafsirul QuranBy Abu Abdullah Sufyan as Sauri (d.161/178)Period: 3rd century A.H./9th century A.D.Folio: 18Size: 26x17cm.Language: ArabicScript: Early Naskh with Kufi flourishes.Remarks: A very old and unique copy of commentary on Quran .Subject: al-TafsirCall No.: 399

Tarikh-i-Firoz ShahiBy Ziauddin BaraniPeriod: 1017A.H. (1608A.D.)Folio: 172Language: Persian,Script: NastaliqRemarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript.Subject: HistoryCall No.: 2053

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi

Naat-i-MuhammadiBy Zaiuddin BaraniPeriod: 1083A.H. (1672A.D.)Folio: 232Language: PersianScript: NastaliqRemarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript.Subject: Tarikh-e-AmbiyaCall No.: 1895

Ajaibul Makhluqat-wa-Garaibul Maujudad, illustrated By Zakriya bin Muhammad al-Qazwini (d.682/1283)Period: 979 A.H./1571 A.D.Scribe: Ibn-i-Kamaluddin Husain.Folio: 331Illustrations: 254Size: 32.7x24.4cm.Language: Arabic, Script: NaskhRemarks: A rare and excellent illustrated manuscript copy of a work on the wonders of the world (Seudo geography).Subject: GeographyCall No.: 4600

Sharhul KafiyaBy Raziud Din Astrabadi (d. 686 A.H./1287A.D.Period: 1050A.H. (1640A.D.)Folio: 441Size: 28x18cm.Language: Arabic, Script: NaskhRemarks: A unique manuscript with notes and autographs of emperor Shahjahan and his Prime Minister Nawab Sa`dullah Khan bearing seals of Shahjahan, Sad`ullah Khan, Aurangzeb, Inayat Khan, I`limad khan, Fazil khan, Murshid Ali Khan, Muhammad Salih Khan. Also seals of the famous scholar Sayyid Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami and Sadullah Khan.Subject: NahauCall No.: 3965 Old

Diwan al-HadiraBy Qutba bin Aus better known as al-Hadira.Period: 1221 A.D.Scribe: Yaqut al Mustasami.Folio: 19Size: 25x17cm.Language: Arabic, Script: NaskhRemarks: Exceedingly beautiful and rare copy.Subject: NazmCall No.: 4282 Old

Nahjul BalaghahBy Abul Hasan MuhammadPeriod: 553A.H./1185A.D.Scribe: Abdul JabbarFolio: 161Size: 25x10.5cm.Language: Arabic, Script: Arabic NaskhRemarks: A very famous work composed in 400/1010.Subject: Ahadisul Adab.Call No.: 1190

Zakhira-i-Khawarazm ShahiBy Zainuddin Abu Ibrahim.Period: 565A.H. (1169A.D.)Scribe: Ali Muhammad bin Muhammad Harawi.Folio: 319Size: 30x22cm.Language: Persian, Script: Naskh.Remarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript.Subject: TibCall No.: 1292

Tafsir-i-TabariTranslated into Persian by Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Fadl.Period: C. 12th century A.D.Scribe: Mirza Muhammad Mujtahid.Folio: 221Size: 37x28cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: Commentary on 1st Sura to Sura Al-Imran of Quran. Unique in date and subject mentions Shah Abbas of Iran and Qasim Khan Baig.Dated: 1031 (1621-1622 A.D.)Subject: Tafsir-i-Farsi.Call No.: P-67

Dastur-ul-AlbabBy Haji Abdul HamidPeriod: C. Ghaznawi period 12th century A.D.Folio: 129Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: Notes of office terminological words of Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s reign upon some of the pages.Subject: HisabCall No.: 1221

Kashful Haqaiq-li-zij-i-IlkhaniBy Nizamuddin.Period: 709 A.D. (1309 A.H.)Folio: 201Size: Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: An old nad rare copy dedicated to Sadruddin Muhammad bin Ali as Sauji (d.711 A.H.)Subject: HaiyatCall No.: 1203

Kitabut Tafhim li Awael-i-Sana`atit TanjeemBy Abu Rehan al BeruniPeriod: 745 A.H. (1344 A.D.)Scribe: Ibrahim bin Muhammad Folio: 11Size: 17x11cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: A very old and unique copy on Astrological instrument. Subject: Hai’at.Call No.: 1169

Jamiut Tawarikh (Illustrated)By Rashiduddin FazlullahPeriod: C. 15th century.Folio: 135Illustration: 79Size: 45x32cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: A well known work on general history illustrated in the Mangol style of painting.Subject: Tarikh-i-Mangol.Call No.: 1820

Mantiqur Riyahin, (Illustrated)By Maulana AsiPeriod: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D.)Folio: 67Size: 27x16cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Early central Asian or Iranian. Interesting story beautifully depicts human figures as well as flora and fauna.Subject: Nazm MasnaviCall No.: 4133

Majmua Nazir wa Manzur (Illustrated)By Muhammad al-AsiPeriod: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D.Folio: 180Size: 27x16cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Rare paintings more refined nad colourful beside landscaping. A unique incident of a man being shot by four warrious, by arrow. The person is placed on a lofty pole. Romantic tale of love.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4134

Masnawi Zikrul-Aish or Arif-wa-Maruf (Illustrated) By Maulana AsiPeriod: 832 A.H. (1428-29 A.D.)Folio: 78Size: 27x17cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Fine paintings of Iranian style, depict the love story of Arif and Maruf. Aspects of social life man, women of that period i.e. 15th century A.D. of Iran.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4135

Shah Nama (Illustrated)By FirdausiPeriod: 840 A.H. (1436-37 A.D.)Scribe: Mehmud bin MuhammadFolio: 539Size: 25x15.5cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Rare oldest in the collection-illuminated Persian paintings.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 3909

Zafar Nama (Timur Nama)By Ashrafuddin Ali YazdiPeriod: 843 A.H. (1439 A.D.)Scribe: Hasan bin HusainFolio: 368Size: 24x15cm.Language: Persian Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: Tarikh-i-MughalCall No.: 2017

Masnawi ManawiBy Jalaluddin Rumi (d.672 A.H.)Period: 847 A.H. (1443 A.D.)Scribe: Mehmud bin MuhammadFolio: 265Size: 15x10cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhSubject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4009

Jawahirut TafsirBy Kamaluddin Waiz al-Kashifi (d.910 A.H.)Period: 890 A.H. (1485 A.D.)Folio: 390Size: 39x24cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: Bearing a note by Emperor Akbar indicating that it belong to Miran Syed Jalal Sadr.Subject: Tafsir-i-FarsiCall No.: 89

Kimia-i-SadatBy Abu Hamid Ghazali (d.505 A.H.)Period: 907 A.H. (1501 A.D.)Scribe: Muhammad bin MuhammadFolio: 621Size: 23x14cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks:Subject: SulukCall No.: 772

Fatawai-i-ShaibaniBy Ali bin Muhammad bin Ali KhuarzamiPeriod: 912 A.H. (1506-7 A.D.)Folio: 145Size: 24x17cm.Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq and NaskhRemarks: Dedicated to Abul Fath Muhammad Shaibani Khan.Subject: Fiqah HanafiCall No.: 615

Diwan-i-JamiBy Abdur Rahman JamiPeriod: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.)Folio: 272Size: 25x17cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Rare being early in date bearing seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar Mughal period.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3328

Diwan-i-JamiBy Abdur Rahman JamiPeriod: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.)Folio: 272Size: 25x17cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Rare being early in date bearing seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar Mughal period.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3328

Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah AnsariPeriod: 921 A.H. (1520 A.D.)Scribe: Sultan Ali MashhadiFolio: 15Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Cover page bears autographs of emperor Jahangir, Shahjahan and Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khana and also seals of Shahajahan and Aurangzeb Alamgir.Subject: SulukCall No.: 755

Bustan (Illustrated)By Sadi ShiraziPeriod: 927 A.H. (1520 A.D.)Scribe: Ali al-HusainiFolio: 1540Size: 23x14cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: A rare and unique being early in date.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4070

Masnawi Mehr-wa-Mushtari (Illustrated)By Muhammad al A`sar Tabrezi (d.784 A.H. 1382 A.D.)Period: 944 A.H. (1537-38 A.D.)Folio: 184Size: 21x12.5cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Very rare being early in date. Painting in Persian style. But not very impressive both and figure work.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.:4126

Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah AnsariPeriod: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)Scribe: Mir Ali al KatibFolio: 11Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum.Subject: SulukCall No.: 756

Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah AnsariPeriod: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)Scribe: Mir Ali al KatibFolio: 11Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum.Subject: SulukCall No.: 756

Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah AnsariPeriod: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)Scribe: Mir Ali al KatibFolio: 11Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum.Subject: SulukCall No.: 756

Khamsa-I-Nizami (Illustrated)By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. )Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.)Folio: 361Size: 34x20cm.Language: Persian Script: NastaliqRemarks: Painted with floral designs in the background flyleaf bears Suyum (Mughal category) of the Library collection.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 3941

Khamsa-i-Nizami (Illustrated)By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. )Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.)Folio: 361Size: 34x20cm.Language: Persian Script: NastaliqRemarks: Painted with floral designs in the background flyleaf bears Suyum (Mughal category) of the Library collection.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 3941

Khamsa-I-Khusrau (Illustrated)By Amir Khusrau (Dehlavi)Period: 855 A.H. (1551A.D.)Folio: 280Size: 20x14cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Earliest copy of the collection, paintings of persian style.Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4101

Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated)By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.)Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.)Folio: 273Size: 30x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Biographies of Sufis 1st and last folios bearing autographs and seals of Abdul Rashid Delami and Amanat Khan Shah Jahani A.H. 1044 (1634 A.D.) etc.Subject: Tazkira SufiaCall No.: 2295

Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated)By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.)Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.)Folio: 273Size: 30x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Biographies of Sufis 1st and last folios bearing autographs and seals of Abdul Rashid Delami and Amanat Khan Shah Jahani A.H. 1044 (1634 A.D.) etc.Subject: Tazkira SufiaCall No.: 2295

Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated)By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.)Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.)Folio: 273Size: 30x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqSubject: Tazkira SufiaCall No.: 2295

Khamsa-i-Jami (Illustrated)By Abdur Rahman JamiPeriod: 977 A.H. (1569-70 A.D.)Scribe: Muhammad bin Aliau’d-DinFolio: 193Size: 29x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Rare. Old Kashmiri binding and illumination and decoration in gold.Subject: Nazm, MasnaviCall No.: 4156B

Fatawa-i-UmniaBy Muhammad Amin bin AbdullahPeriod: 978 A.H. (1570 A.D.)Folio: 160Size:Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks:Subject: Fiqh HanafiCall No.: 627

Nafhat-ul-UnsBy Jami (d.898 A.H.)Period: 981 A.H. (1573 A.D.)Folio: 312Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: The cover page bears circular Shamsha in gold and lapis with beautiful flora designs along with notes and autograph of prince Dara Shikoh.Subject: Tazkirah SufiaCall No.: 2277

Shirin Khusrau (Illustrated)By Nizami GanjaviPeriod: 984 A.H. (1577A.D.)Folio: 98Size: 33x20cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 3969

Diwan-I-Hilali Chughtai Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.)Scribe: Mir Husain-al-HusainiFolio: 53Size: 24x16cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Bearing the seals of Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of Royal library of Shahjahan.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3364

Diwan-I-Hilali Chughtai Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.)Scribe: Mir Husain-al-HusainiFolio: 53Size: 24x16cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Bearing the seals of Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of Royal library of Shahjahan.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3364

Diwan-i-Hafiz (Illustrated)By Hafiz ShiraziPeriod: C. 16th century A.D.Folio: 202Size: 26x19cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: A Royal copy Akber`s court. Calligrapher, illustration by Farrukh Chela, Kanha, Sanwala, Narsingh and others.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3277

Diwan-i-Urfi (Illustrated)By Urfi ShiraziPeriod: C. 16th century A.D.Folio: 280Size: 23.8x13.5cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Exquisitely illuminated and decorated. Paintings representing Safavid School of Iran.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3401

Kalila-wa-Dimna (Illustrated)By Abul Maali Nasrullah bin Muhammad bin Abdul Hamid al-GhaznawiPeriod: Not given seems to be that of mid 16th century A.D.Scribe: Sultan Muhammad bin NurullahFolio: 131Size: 37.5x25.5cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: The paintings depict landscapes flora, fauna, court scenes, one picture depicts the scene of a room where the king is sitting attended by his courties. The inner dado has inlay work, very similar to that of Sher Mandal in Purana Qila,New Delhi. Subject: Qasas AkhlaqiCall No.: 2982

Diwan-i-KamranBy Kamran Mirza bin Babur Shah (d.964 A.H.)Period: C. 16th century Folio: 31Size: 23x13cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3372

Dewan-i-Imad Faqih Karmani (d.773)Period:Folio: 225Size:Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: Written in good naskh rare being early in date.Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3266

Tuhfat ul Muluk By Khawajah Abdullah bin Muhammad Ansari (d.481/1088A.D.Period: 16th Century A.D.)Scribe: Muhammad Husain Kashmiri.Folio: 8Size:Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: Akhlaq-wa-SiyasatCall No.: 1760

Jahan-i-DanishBy Muhammad al-MasudiPeriod: 1030 A.H. (1620 A.D.)Shah AliFolio: 58Size: 22x13cm.Language: Persian, Script: NaskhRemarks: Subject: Hai,atCall No.: 1172

Haft Aurang (Illustrated)By Abdur Rahman JamiPeriod: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.)Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib ShiraziFolio: 303Size: 33x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4158

Haft Aurang (Illustrated)By Abdur Rahman JamiPeriod: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.)Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib ShiraziFolio: 303Size: 33x18cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Subject: Nazm, MasnawiCall No.: 4158

Diwan-i-Haidar KaluchBy Haidar Kaluch (d.947 A.H.)Period: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.)Folio: 11Size: 16x10cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: DiwanCall No.: 3370

Gulistan-i-SadiBy Sadi ShiraziPeriod: 1096 A.H. (1684A.D.)Scribe: Abdur Rashid DelamiFolio: 147Size: Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: The manuscript is a copy of a manuscript copied by Mir Imad from the authors original manuscript.Subject: QasasCall No.: 2985

MeghdutamBy KalidasaPeriod: 9th century A.H./15th century A.DFolio: 21Size: 15x27cm.Language: SanskritScript: DevanagariSubject: KavyaCall No.: 15074

Ramayan (Illustrated)Translated in to persian by Sumir ChandPeriod: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.)Folio: 675Size: 33x22cm.Illustration: 258Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: QasasCall No.: P.630 old

Ramayan (Illustrated)Translated in to persian by Sumir ChandPeriod: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.)Folio: 675Size: 33x22cm.Illustration: 258Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: QasasCall No.: P.630 old

Safar Nama-i-Mukhlis (Illustrated)By Anand Ram MukhlisPeriod: 1158 A.H. (1745A.D.)Folio: 62Size: 23x13cm.Language: Persian, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Subject: Tarikh-i-MughalCall No.: 2121

Wasiyyat Nama-I-Aurangzeb Alamgir.Period: 1348 A.H. (1929A.D.)Scribe: Ahmad HasanFolio: 11Size: 29x180cm.Language: Persian, Script: Naskh.Remars: Decorated by Mirza Muhammad Husain Kashmiri in Rampur.:Subject: Akhlaq wa SiyasatCall No.: 1798

Dewan-I-Babur Badshah

Period: 16th century A.D.

Folio: 40

Size:

Language: Turkish, Script: Naskh

Remarks: Bear autograph of Babur badshah, Bairam khan and Shahjahan.

Subject: Nazm

Call No.: Turki 19

Diwan-I-Rehman Baba (Illustrated)By Abdur Rahman Baba (d.1118 A.H./1706 A.D.)Period: C. 18th century A.D.Folio: 470Size: Language: Pushto, Script: NaskhRemarks:Subject: NazmCall No.: Pushto 8

Diwan-i-HatimBy Zahuruddin bin Fathuddin Hatim (d.1782 A.D.)Period: 1188 A.H. (1774A.D.)Folio: 210Size: Language: Urdu, Script: NastaliqRemarks:Subject: NazmCall No.: U-894

Diwan-i-NazimBy Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan Nazim (d. 1865)Period: 19th century A.D.Folio: 89Size: Language: Urdu, Script: NastaliqRemarks: Bear notes and corrections of Mirza Ghalib.Subject: NazmCall No.: U-1001

PadmawatBy Malik Muhammad JaisiPeriod: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.)Folio: 173Size: 6x12cm.Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic NastaliqRemarks: An authentic version of the work with persian translation.Subject: NazmCall No.: H-45

Mad MaltiBy Malik ManjanPeriod: 1132 A.H. Folio: 12Size: 33x20cm.Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic NastaliqRemarks:Subject: QasasCall No.: H-16

Shrimadbhagavatapuranam Period: 18th century

Size: 18x47cm.

Shrimadbhagavatapuranam Period: 18th century

Size: 18x47cm.

Distribution of food by Jahangir at Ajmer.Artist: Fateh ChandPeriod: C. 1615-16 A.D. Mughal Jahangir period.Size: 31x20cm.Call No.: Al-2 F-4

Portrait of Francois Bernier, a French traveler and physician.Period: C.1659-66 A.D. Mughal Aurangzeb period.Size: 18x10cm.Call No.: Al-4 F-9

Lady Noor Jahan with a gun.Artist: Abul HasanPeriod: C.1617-19 A.D.Size: 10x6cm.Jahangir holding a sword, (a later work by an unknown artist).Size: 10x6cm.Call No.: Al-13 F-17

Portrait of Burhan Nizam Shah II, Sultan of Ahmadnagar (d. 1554 A.D.)Period: C. 1591-95 A.D. Deccan-AhmadnagarSize: 26x19cm.Call No.: Al-4 F-13

A scene of elopement.Period: C. 1600 A.D. Mughal Akbar period.Size: 29x17cm.Call No.: Al-4 F-7

Aab-pashi at Jahangir’s court.Artist: GoverdhanPeriod: C. 1615 A.D. Mughal Jahangir period.Size: 23x20cm.Call No.: Al-2 F-5

An Iranian nobleman clad in red `aba` and blue `qaba` with persian turban and shoes having baz (falcon) on his right hand. Persian verses in Nastaliq.Period: C 16th century A.D.Size: 21x10cm.Call No.: Al-3 F-1

Persian painting with depicting the life of persian poet Hafiz Shirazi. Also scene of a picnic party in a garden.Period: C. early 16th century A.D.Size: 17x11cm.Call No.: Al-3 F-2

Emperor Akbar on the horse back having a baz (falcon) on his right hand with his attendants on an expedition, hilly track with temples in the background .Period: C. 17th century A.D.Size: 20x13cm.Call No.: al-3 F-8

Portrait of the virgin (Mary) with Bible in hand. Painted by Asi Qahar, containing a ghazal of Abdur Rahman Jami, scribed by Muhammad Husain al-Katib (verses from a mashnavi narrating the anecdote of Yusuf-Zulaikha).Period: C. 17th – 18th century A.D.Size: 10x4cm.Call No.: Al-3 F-13

Portrait of Royal black deer named Sarang Dal.Painted by famous artist ManoharPeriod: 1048 A.H. (1638-39 A.D.)Size: 21x15cm.Call No.: Al-3 F-18

A prince visiting Royal ladies in the palace garden.Period: C. 18th century A.D.Size: 29x18cm.Call No.: Al-3 F-29

emperor The Aurangzeb at the siege of Bijapur.Period: 1686 A.D.

Awwal Rag “ Rag Bhairon” Ragmala Album (Miniature).Period: late 17th early 18th centurySize: 22x14cm. (Full size 45x30.5cm.)Call No.: Al-6 F-1

“ Rag Malkaus Todi” Ragmala Album (Miniature).Period: late 17th early 18th centurySize: 22x14cm. (Full size 45x30.5cm.)Call No.: Al-6 F-7

The birth sign of emperor Akbar who is standing amongst Lions, Tigers, Leopards etc.from Akbar Album.Period: 16th centurySize: 45x30cm.Call No.: Al-1 F-8b

Calligraphy of Abdur Rashid Delami Shahjahani.

Calligraphy of Abdullah Mishkin Qalam.1011/1601

Calligraphy of Mir Ali. (d. 951/1544)

An astrolabe made by Siraj Damishqi.Period: 615 A.H. (1218 A.D.

An astrolabe is designed by Ziauddin Muhammad of Lahore.Period: 1074 A.H. (1663-64 A.D.)

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