SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 131
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 Majid
Period: C. 7th century A.D.
ascribed to Hazrat Ali
Folio: 350
Size: 28.7x20.2cm
Language: Arabic Kufic
A priceless copy written on
parchment.
Call No.: 1
al-Quranul Majid
Period: C. 8th century
A.D.
ascribed to Imam Jafar Sadiq
Folio: 147
Size: 14x10cm.
Language: Arabic Naskh
Call No.: 2
al-Quranul Majid
Period: C. 9th century A.D.
ascribed to Imam Abul Hasan Musa, the
8th Imam
Folio: 9
Size: 34x21cm.
Language: Arabic Kufic
Remarks: very valuable copy written on
parchment.
Call No.: 226
al-Quranul Majid
Period: C. 10th century A.D.
ascribed to Ibn Muqla
Folio: 215
Size: 12.4x9.5cm.
Language: Arabic Naskh
Call No.: 3
al-Quranul Majid
ascribed to Yaqut
Mustasimi
Period: C. 13th century
A.D.
Folio: 350
Size: 43.5x33cm.
Language: Arabic Naskh
Call No.: 4
al-Quranul Majid
Period: C. 16th century A.H.
Folio: 310
Size: 32x22cm.
Language: Arabic Naskh
Remarks: A strikingly beautiful copy
having seal of Akber with signature of
Faizi and Dara Shikoh.
Call No.: 17
Tafsirul Quran
By Abu Abdullah Sufyan as Sauri
(d.161/178)
Period: 3rd century A.H./9th century A.D.
Folio: 18
Size: 26x17cm.
Language: Arabic
Script: Early Naskh with Kufi flourishes.
Remarks: A very old and unique copy of
commentary on Quran .
Subject: al-Tafsir
Call No.: 399
Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
By Ziauddin Barani
Period: 1017A.H. (1608A.D.)
Folio: 172
Language: Persian,
Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: A very rare and
oldest Persian manuscript.
Subject: History
Call No.: 2053
Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
Naat-i-Muhammadi
By Zaiuddin Barani
Period: 1083A.H. (1672A.D.)
Folio: 232
Language: Persian
Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: A very rare and
oldest Persian manuscript.
Subject: Tarikh-e-Ambiya
Call 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: 331
Illustrations: 254
Size: 32.7x24.4cm.
Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh
Remarks: A rare and excellent illustrated
manuscript copy of a work on the wonders
of the world (Seudo geography).
Subject: Geography
Call No.: 4600
Sharhul Kafiya
By Raziud Din Astrabadi (d. 686
A.H./1287A.D.
Period: 1050A.H. (1640A.D.)
Folio: 441
Size: 28x18cm.
Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh
Remarks: 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: Nahau
Call No.: 3965 Old
Diwan al-Hadira
By Qutba bin Aus better known as al-
Hadira.
Period: 1221 A.D.
Scribe: Yaqut al Mustasami.
Folio: 19
Size: 25x17cm.
Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh
Remarks: Exceedingly beautiful
and rare copy.
Subject: Nazm
Call No.: 4282 Old
Nahjul Balaghah
By Abul Hasan Muhammad
Period: 553A.H./1185A.D.
Scribe: Abdul Jabbar
Folio: 161
Size: 25x10.5cm.
Language: Arabic, Script: Arabic Naskh
Remarks: A very famous work
composed in 400/1010.
Subject: Ahadisul Adab.
Call No.: 1190
Zakhira-i-Khawarazm Shahi
By Zainuddin Abu Ibrahim.
Period: 565A.H. (1169A.D.)
Scribe: Ali Muhammad bin Muhammad
Harawi.
Folio: 319
Size: 30x22cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh.
Remarks: A very rare and oldest Persian
manuscript.
Subject: Tib
Call No.: 1292
Tafsir-i-Tabari
Translated into Persian by Abu Bakr
Muhammad bin Fadl.
Period: C. 12th century A.D.
Scribe: Mirza Muhammad Mujtahid.
Folio: 221
Size: 37x28cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: 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-Albab
By Haji Abdul Hamid
Period: C. Ghaznawi period 12th century
A.D.
Folio: 129
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: Notes of office terminological
words of Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s reign upon
some of the pages.
Subject: Hisab
Call No.: 1221
Kashful Haqaiq-li-zij-i-Ilkhani
By Nizamuddin.
Period: 709 A.D. (1309 A.H.)
Folio: 201
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: An old nad rare copy dedicated
to Sadruddin Muhammad bin Ali as Sauji
(d.711 A.H.)
Subject: Haiyat
Call No.: 1203
Kitabut Tafhim li Awael-i-
Sana`atit Tanjeem
By Abu Rehan al Beruni
Period: 745 A.H. (1344 A.D.)
Scribe: Ibrahim bin Muhammad
Folio: 11
Size: 17x11cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: A very old and unique
copy on Astrological instrument.
Subject: Hai’at.
Call No.: 1169
Jamiut Tawarikh (Illustrated)
By Rashiduddin Fazlullah
Period: C. 15th century.
Folio: 135
Illustration: 79
Size: 45x32cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: 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 Asi
Period: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D.)
Folio: 67
Size: 27x16cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Early central Asian or Iranian.
Interesting story beautifully depicts
human figures as well as flora and
fauna.
Subject: Nazm Masnavi
Call No.: 4133
Majmua Nazir wa Manzur
(Illustrated)
By Muhammad al-Asi
Period: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D.
Folio: 180
Size: 27x16cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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, Masnawi
Call No.: 4134
Masnawi Zikrul-Aish or Arif-
wa-Maruf (Illustrated)
By Maulana Asi
Period: 832 A.H. (1428-29 A.D.)
Folio: 78
Size: 27x17cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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, Masnawi
Call No.: 4135
Shah Nama (Illustrated)
By Firdausi
Period: 840 A.H. (1436-37 A.D.)
Scribe: Mehmud bin Muhammad
Folio: 539
Size: 25x15.5cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks: Rare oldest in the
collection-illuminated Persian
paintings.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 3909
Zafar Nama (Timur
Nama)
By Ashrafuddin Ali Yazdi
Period: 843 A.H. (1439 A.D.)
Scribe: Hasan bin Husain
Folio: 368
Size: 24x15cm.
Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Tarikh-i-Mughal
Call No.: 2017
Masnawi Manawi
By Jalaluddin Rumi (d.672 A.H.)
Period: 847 A.H. (1443 A.D.)
Scribe: Mehmud bin Muhammad
Folio: 265
Size: 15x10cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Naskh
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 4009
Jawahirut Tafsir
By Kamaluddin Waiz al-Kashifi (d.910
A.H.)
Period: 890 A.H. (1485 A.D.)
Folio: 390
Size: 39x24cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: Bearing a note by Emperor
Akbar indicating that it belong to
Miran Syed Jalal Sadr.
Subject: Tafsir-i-Farsi
Call No.: 89
Kimia-i-Sadat
By Abu Hamid Ghazali (d.505 A.H.)
Period: 907 A.H. (1501 A.D.)
Scribe: Muhammad bin
Muhammad
Folio: 621
Size: 23x14cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks:
Subject: Suluk
Call No.: 772
Fatawai-i-Shaibani
By Ali bin Muhammad bin Ali Khuarzami
Period: 912 A.H. (1506-7 A.D.)
Folio: 145
Size: 24x17cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq and
Naskh
Remarks: Dedicated to Abul Fath
Muhammad Shaibani Khan.
Subject: Fiqah Hanafi
Call No.: 615
Diwan-i-Jami
By Abdur Rahman Jami
Period: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.)
Folio: 272
Size: 25x17cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Rare being early in date bearing
seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar
Mughal period.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3328
Diwan-i-Jami
By Abdur Rahman Jami
Period: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.)
Folio: 272
Size: 25x17cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Rare being early in date bearing
seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar
Mughal period.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3328
Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah
Ansari
Period: 921 A.H. (1520 A.D.)
Scribe: Sultan Ali Mashhadi
Folio: 15
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Cover page bears autographs of
emperor Jahangir, Shahjahan and Abdur
Rahim Khan-e-Khana and also seals of
Shahajahan and Aurangzeb Alamgir.
Subject: Suluk
Call No.: 755
Bustan (Illustrated)
By Sadi Shirazi
Period: 927 A.H. (1520 A.D.)
Scribe: Ali al-Husaini
Folio: 1540
Size: 23x14cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: A rare and unique being early in
date.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call 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: 184
Size: 21x12.5cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Very rare being early in date.
Painting in Persian style. But not very
impressive both and figure work.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.:4126
Sad Pand-i-Luqman and
Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah
Ansari
Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)
Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib
Folio: 11
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: An illustrated copy bearing
possession notes by Jahangir,
Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum.
Subject: Suluk
Call No.: 756
Sad Pand-i-Luqman and
Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah
Ansari
Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)
Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib
Folio: 11
Size:
Language: Persian,
Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: An illustrated
copy bearing possession
notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan
and Jahan Ara Begum.
Subject: Suluk
Call No.: 756
Sad Pand-i-Luqman and
Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah
Ansari
Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.)
Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib
Folio: 11
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: An illustrated copy bearing
possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan
and Jahan Ara Begum.
Subject: Suluk
Call No.: 756
Khamsa-I-Nizami
(Illustrated)
By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. )
Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.)
Folio: 361
Size: 34x20cm.
Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Painted with floral designs in
the background flyleaf bears Suyum
(Mughal category) of the Library
collection.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 3941
Khamsa-i-Nizami
(Illustrated)
By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. )
Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.)
Folio: 361
Size: 34x20cm.
Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Painted with floral designs
in the background flyleaf bears Suyum
(Mughal category) of the Library
collection.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 3941
Khamsa-I-Khusrau
(Illustrated)
By Amir Khusrau (Dehlavi)
Period: 855 A.H. (1551A.D.)
Folio: 280
Size: 20x14cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Earliest copy of the collection,
paintings of persian style.
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call 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: 273
Size: 30x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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 Sufia
Call 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: 273
Size: 30x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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 Sufia
Call 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: 273
Size: 30x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Subject: Tazkira Sufia
Call No.: 2295
Khamsa-i-Jami (Illustrated)
By Abdur Rahman Jami
Period: 977 A.H. (1569-70 A.D.)
Scribe: Muhammad bin Aliau’d-Din
Folio: 193
Size: 29x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Rare. Old Kashmiri binding
and illumination and decoration in
gold.
Subject: Nazm, Masnavi
Call No.: 4156B
Fatawa-i-Umnia
By Muhammad Amin bin
Abdullah
Period: 978 A.H. (1570 A.D.)
Folio: 160
Size:
Language: Persian, Script:
Naskh
Remarks:
Subject: Fiqh Hanafi
Call No.: 627
Nafhat-ul-Uns
By Jami (d.898 A.H.)
Period: 981 A.H. (1573 A.D.)
Folio: 312
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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 Sufia
Call No.: 2277
Shirin Khusrau
(Illustrated)
By Nizami Ganjavi
Period: 984 A.H. (1577A.D.)
Folio: 98
Size: 33x20cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 3969
Diwan-I-Hilali
Chughtai
Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.)
Scribe: Mir Husain-al-Husaini
Folio: 53
Size: 24x16cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks: Bearing the seals of
Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq
Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and
Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of
Royal library of Shahjahan.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3364
Diwan-I-Hilali
Chughtai
Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.)
Scribe: Mir Husain-al-Husaini
Folio: 53
Size: 24x16cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks: Bearing the seals of
Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq
Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and
Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of
Royal library of Shahjahan.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3364
Diwan-i-Hafiz
(Illustrated)
By Hafiz Shirazi
Period: C. 16th
century A.D.
Folio: 202
Size: 26x19cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: A Royal copy Akber`s court.
Calligrapher, illustration by Farrukh
Chela, Kanha, Sanwala, Narsingh and
others.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3277
Diwan-i-Urfi (Illustrated)
By Urfi Shirazi
Period: C. 16th
century A.D.
Folio: 280
Size: 23.8x13.5cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Exquisitely illuminated and
decorated. Paintings representing
Safavid School of Iran.
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3401
Kalila-wa-Dimna (Illustrated)
By Abul Maali Nasrullah bin Muhammad bin
Abdul Hamid al-Ghaznawi
Period: Not given seems to be that of mid
16th
century A.D.
Scribe: Sultan Muhammad bin Nurullah
Folio: 131
Size: 37.5x25.5cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: 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 Akhlaqi
Call No.: 2982
Diwan-i-Kamran
By Kamran Mirza bin Babur Shah
(d.964 A.H.)
Period: C. 16th
century
Folio: 31
Size: 23x13cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3372
Dewan-i-Imad Faqih
Karmani (d.773)
Period:
Folio: 225
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh
Remarks: Written in good naskh
rare being early in date.
Subject: Diwan
Call 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: 8
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Akhlaq-wa-Siyasat
Call No.: 1760
Jahan-i-Danish
By Muhammad al-Masudi
Period: 1030 A.H. (1620 A.D.)
Shah Ali
Folio: 58
Size: 22x13cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Naskh
Remarks:
Subject: Hai,at
Call No.: 1172
Haft Aurang
(Illustrated)
By Abdur Rahman Jami
Period: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.)
Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib Shirazi
Folio: 303
Size: 33x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 4158
Haft Aurang (Illustrated)
By Abdur Rahman Jami
Period: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.)
Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib Shirazi
Folio: 303
Size: 33x18cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Nazm, Masnawi
Call No.: 4158
Diwan-i-Haidar Kaluch
By Haidar Kaluch (d.947 A.H.)
Period: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.)
Folio: 11
Size: 16x10cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Diwan
Call No.: 3370
Gulistan-i-Sadi
By Sadi Shirazi
Period: 1096 A.H. (1684A.D.)
Scribe: Abdur Rashid Delami
Folio: 147
Size:
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: The manuscript is a copy of
a manuscript copied by Mir Imad from
the authors original manuscript.
Subject: Qasas
Call No.: 2985
Meghdutam
By Kalidasa
Period: 9th century
A.H./15th
century A.D
Folio: 21
Size: 15x27cm.
Language: Sanskrit
Script: Devanagari
Subject: Kavya
Call No.: 15074
Ramayan (Illustrated)
Translated in to persian by Sumir
Chand
Period: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.)
Folio: 675
Size: 33x22cm.
Illustration: 258
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Qasas
Call No.: P.630 old
Ramayan (Illustrated)
Translated in to persian by Sumir
Chand
Period: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.)
Folio: 675
Size: 33x22cm.
Illustration: 258
Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Qasas
Call No.: P.630 old
Safar Nama-i-Mukhlis
(Illustrated)
By Anand Ram Mukhlis
Period: 1158 A.H. (1745A.D.)
Folio: 62
Size: 23x13cm.
Language: Persian, Script:
Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Tarikh-i-Mughal
Call No.: 2121
Wasiyyat Nama-I-
Aurangzeb Alamgir.
Period: 1348 A.H. (1929A.D.)
Scribe: Ahmad Hasan
Folio: 11
Size: 29x180cm.
Language: Persian, Script: Naskh.
Remars: Decorated by Mirza
Muhammad Husain Kashmiri in
Rampur.:
Subject: Akhlaq wa Siyasat
Call 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: 470
Size:
Language: Pushto, Script: Naskh
Remarks:
Subject: Nazm
Call No.: Pushto 8
Diwan-i-Hatim
By Zahuruddin bin Fathuddin
Hatim (d.1782 A.D.)
Period: 1188 A.H. (1774A.D.)
Folio: 210
Size:
Language: Urdu, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Nazm
Call No.: U-894
Diwan-i-Nazim
By Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan Nazim (d.
1865)
Period: 19th
century A.D.
Folio: 89
Size:
Language: Urdu, Script: Nastaliq
Remarks: Bear notes and corrections
of Mirza Ghalib.
Subject: Nazm
Call No.: U-1001
Padmawat
By Malik Muhammad Jaisi
Period: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.)
Folio: 173
Size: 6x12cm.
Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic
Nastaliq
Remarks: An authentic version of the
work with persian translation.
Subject: Nazm
Call No.: H-45
Mad Malti
By Malik Manjan
Period: 1132 A.H.
Folio: 12
Size: 33x20cm.
Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic
Nastaliq
Remarks:
Subject: Qasas
Call No.: H-16
Shrimadbhagavatapurana
m
Period: 18th
century
Size: 18x47cm.
Shrimadbhagavatapurana
m
Period: 18th
century
Size: 18x47cm.
Distribution of food by
Jahangir at Ajmer.
Artist: Fateh Chand
Period: 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 Hasan
Period: 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-
Ahmadnagar
Size: 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: Goverdhan
Period: 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
Manohar
Period: 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
century
Size: 22x14cm. (Full size 45x30.5cm.)
Call No.: Al-6 F-1
“ Rag Malkaus Todi” Ragmala
Album (Miniature).
Period: late 17th
early 18th
century
Size: 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
century
Size: 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.)
New Publications
Exhibitions
Exhibition-
World of Khusrau
Raza Museum
THANKS

More Related Content

What's hot

What's hot (20)

Architectural Design Process
Architectural Design ProcessArchitectural Design Process
Architectural Design Process
 
Art Gallery case study.pdf
Art Gallery case study.pdfArt Gallery case study.pdf
Art Gallery case study.pdf
 
Eco resorts-Indian Context
Eco resorts-Indian ContextEco resorts-Indian Context
Eco resorts-Indian Context
 
final thesis book culture complex at swat (promoting culture and traditions ...
 final thesis book culture complex at swat (promoting culture and traditions ... final thesis book culture complex at swat (promoting culture and traditions ...
final thesis book culture complex at swat (promoting culture and traditions ...
 
Banquet hall literature study, jaipur
Banquet hall literature study, jaipurBanquet hall literature study, jaipur
Banquet hall literature study, jaipur
 
Literature Study of Hotels
Literature Study of HotelsLiterature Study of Hotels
Literature Study of Hotels
 
Time saver standards for interior design
Time saver standards for interior designTime saver standards for interior design
Time saver standards for interior design
 
Houses of goa
Houses of goaHouses of goa
Houses of goa
 
Jami masjid, gulbarg
Jami masjid, gulbargJami masjid, gulbarg
Jami masjid, gulbarg
 
Dilli haat - Janakpuri
Dilli haat - JanakpuriDilli haat - Janakpuri
Dilli haat - Janakpuri
 
RAJPUT GARDEN.pptx
RAJPUT GARDEN.pptxRAJPUT GARDEN.pptx
RAJPUT GARDEN.pptx
 
Lighting in museum and art gallery
Lighting in museum and art gallery Lighting in museum and art gallery
Lighting in museum and art gallery
 
Select city walk mall case study
Select city walk mall case studySelect city walk mall case study
Select city walk mall case study
 
structural glazing and curtain wall.pptx
structural glazing and curtain wall.pptxstructural glazing and curtain wall.pptx
structural glazing and curtain wall.pptx
 
Paradox Game Zone Design
Paradox Game Zone DesignParadox Game Zone Design
Paradox Game Zone Design
 
Temple case study
Temple case studyTemple case study
Temple case study
 
JAIPUR HOTEL BYELAWS
JAIPUR HOTEL BYELAWSJAIPUR HOTEL BYELAWS
JAIPUR HOTEL BYELAWS
 
LANDSCAPE DESIGN-A beautifully landscaped residence
 LANDSCAPE DESIGN-A beautifully landscaped residence LANDSCAPE DESIGN-A beautifully landscaped residence
LANDSCAPE DESIGN-A beautifully landscaped residence
 
Garden of five senses
Garden of five sensesGarden of five senses
Garden of five senses
 
Library Standards
Library StandardsLibrary Standards
Library Standards
 

Similar to Raza library collections

Nonwestern artweek2
Nonwestern artweek2Nonwestern artweek2
Nonwestern artweek2
mlr8w
 
Legends of the_middle_ages
Legends of the_middle_agesLegends of the_middle_ages
Legends of the_middle_ages
adelinradu
 
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
Martinkay99
 

Similar to Raza library collections (11)

History arabic persian-urdu
History arabic persian-urduHistory arabic persian-urdu
History arabic persian-urdu
 
Islamic calligraphy 1
Islamic calligraphy 1Islamic calligraphy 1
Islamic calligraphy 1
 
Amir khosro
Amir khosro Amir khosro
Amir khosro
 
Nonwestern artweek2
Nonwestern artweek2Nonwestern artweek2
Nonwestern artweek2
 
Alexander The Great In The Shahnameh Of Ferdowsi
Alexander The Great In The Shahnameh Of FerdowsiAlexander The Great In The Shahnameh Of Ferdowsi
Alexander The Great In The Shahnameh Of Ferdowsi
 
Legends of the_middle_ages
Legends of the_middle_agesLegends of the_middle_ages
Legends of the_middle_ages
 
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
The Ring of The Dove (A TREATISE ON LOVE)
 
Islamic miniatures
Islamic miniaturesIslamic miniatures
Islamic miniatures
 
Islamic art and calligraphy
Islamic art  and calligraphyIslamic art  and calligraphy
Islamic art and calligraphy
 
Arabian literature
Arabian literatureArabian literature
Arabian literature
 
Literature in The Kite Runner
Literature in The Kite RunnerLiterature in The Kite Runner
Literature in The Kite Runner
 

Recently uploaded

Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptxEngineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
DanielRemache4
 
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
yulianti213969
 
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson todayVan Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
lucygibson17
 
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
avy6anjnd
 
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptxBhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
kashvis
 
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
yulianti213969
 

Recently uploaded (20)

HUMA Final Presentation About Chicano Culture
HUMA Final Presentation About Chicano CultureHUMA Final Presentation About Chicano Culture
HUMA Final Presentation About Chicano Culture
 
Hosewife Bangalore Just VIP Btm Layout 100% Genuine at your Door Step
Hosewife Bangalore Just VIP Btm Layout 100% Genuine at your Door StepHosewife Bangalore Just VIP Btm Layout 100% Genuine at your Door Step
Hosewife Bangalore Just VIP Btm Layout 100% Genuine at your Door Step
 
Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptxEngineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
Engineering Major for College_ Environmental Health Engineering by Slidesgo.pptx
 
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
obat aborsi wonogiri wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di wonogir...
 
Reading 8 Artworks about books and readers
Reading 8 Artworks about books and readersReading 8 Artworks about books and readers
Reading 8 Artworks about books and readers
 
Star Wars Inspired Lightsaber Battle Assignment
Star Wars Inspired Lightsaber Battle AssignmentStar Wars Inspired Lightsaber Battle Assignment
Star Wars Inspired Lightsaber Battle Assignment
 
VIP ℂall Girls Surat 8527049040 WhatsApp AnyTime Best Surat ℂall Girl Serviℂe...
VIP ℂall Girls Surat 8527049040 WhatsApp AnyTime Best Surat ℂall Girl Serviℂe...VIP ℂall Girls Surat 8527049040 WhatsApp AnyTime Best Surat ℂall Girl Serviℂe...
VIP ℂall Girls Surat 8527049040 WhatsApp AnyTime Best Surat ℂall Girl Serviℂe...
 
SB_ Scott Pilgrim_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
SB_ Scott Pilgrim_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)SB_ Scott Pilgrim_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
SB_ Scott Pilgrim_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
 
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson todayVan Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
Van Gogh Powerpoint for art lesson today
 
How to order fake Worcester State University diploma?
How to order fake Worcester State University diploma?How to order fake Worcester State University diploma?
How to order fake Worcester State University diploma?
 
SB_ Dragons Riders of Berk_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
SB_ Dragons Riders of Berk_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)SB_ Dragons Riders of Berk_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
SB_ Dragons Riders of Berk_ Rough_ RiverPhan (2024)
 
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
如何办理澳洲迪肯大学毕业证(Deakin毕业证书)毕业证成绩单原版一比一
 
Jaro je tady - Spring is here (Judith) 3
Jaro je tady - Spring is here (Judith) 3Jaro je tady - Spring is here (Judith) 3
Jaro je tady - Spring is here (Judith) 3
 
isodactylism_Diagram.pdf................
isodactylism_Diagram.pdf................isodactylism_Diagram.pdf................
isodactylism_Diagram.pdf................
 
DeFeliceKitley_Resume_BFAVCDGraduated2024
DeFeliceKitley_Resume_BFAVCDGraduated2024DeFeliceKitley_Resume_BFAVCDGraduated2024
DeFeliceKitley_Resume_BFAVCDGraduated2024
 
Digital C-Type Printing: Revolutionizing The Future Of Photographic Prints
Digital C-Type Printing: Revolutionizing The Future Of Photographic PrintsDigital C-Type Printing: Revolutionizing The Future Of Photographic Prints
Digital C-Type Printing: Revolutionizing The Future Of Photographic Prints
 
Young & Hot ℂall Girls Pandesara 8849756361 WhatsApp Number Best Rates of Sur...
Young & Hot ℂall Girls Pandesara 8849756361 WhatsApp Number Best Rates of Sur...Young & Hot ℂall Girls Pandesara 8849756361 WhatsApp Number Best Rates of Sur...
Young & Hot ℂall Girls Pandesara 8849756361 WhatsApp Number Best Rates of Sur...
 
Turn Off The Air Con - The Singapore Punk Scene
Turn Off The Air Con - The Singapore Punk SceneTurn Off The Air Con - The Singapore Punk Scene
Turn Off The Air Con - The Singapore Punk Scene
 
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptxBhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions from 8th to 18 th Century.pptx
 
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
obat aborsi klaten wa 081336238223 jual obat aborsi cytotec asli di klaten54-...
 

Raza library collections

  • 2. 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.
  • 3. al-Quranul Majid Period: C. 7th century A.D. ascribed to Hazrat Ali Folio: 350 Size: 28.7x20.2cm Language: Arabic Kufic A priceless copy written on parchment. Call No.: 1
  • 4. al-Quranul Majid Period: C. 8th century A.D. ascribed to Imam Jafar Sadiq Folio: 147 Size: 14x10cm. Language: Arabic Naskh Call No.: 2
  • 5. al-Quranul Majid Period: C. 9th century A.D. ascribed to Imam Abul Hasan Musa, the 8th Imam Folio: 9 Size: 34x21cm. Language: Arabic Kufic Remarks: very valuable copy written on parchment. Call No.: 226
  • 6. al-Quranul Majid Period: C. 10th century A.D. ascribed to Ibn Muqla Folio: 215 Size: 12.4x9.5cm. Language: Arabic Naskh Call No.: 3
  • 7. al-Quranul Majid ascribed to Yaqut Mustasimi Period: C. 13th century A.D. Folio: 350 Size: 43.5x33cm. Language: Arabic Naskh Call No.: 4
  • 8. al-Quranul Majid Period: C. 16th century A.H. Folio: 310 Size: 32x22cm. Language: Arabic Naskh Remarks: A strikingly beautiful copy having seal of Akber with signature of Faizi and Dara Shikoh. Call No.: 17
  • 9. Tafsirul Quran By Abu Abdullah Sufyan as Sauri (d.161/178) Period: 3rd century A.H./9th century A.D. Folio: 18 Size: 26x17cm. Language: Arabic Script: Early Naskh with Kufi flourishes. Remarks: A very old and unique copy of commentary on Quran . Subject: al-Tafsir Call No.: 399
  • 10. Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi By Ziauddin Barani Period: 1017A.H. (1608A.D.) Folio: 172 Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript. Subject: History Call No.: 2053
  • 12. Naat-i-Muhammadi By Zaiuddin Barani Period: 1083A.H. (1672A.D.) Folio: 232 Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq Remarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript. Subject: Tarikh-e-Ambiya Call No.: 1895
  • 13. 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: 331 Illustrations: 254 Size: 32.7x24.4cm. Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh Remarks: A rare and excellent illustrated manuscript copy of a work on the wonders of the world (Seudo geography). Subject: Geography Call No.: 4600
  • 14. Sharhul Kafiya By Raziud Din Astrabadi (d. 686 A.H./1287A.D. Period: 1050A.H. (1640A.D.) Folio: 441 Size: 28x18cm. Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh Remarks: 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: Nahau Call No.: 3965 Old
  • 15. Diwan al-Hadira By Qutba bin Aus better known as al- Hadira. Period: 1221 A.D. Scribe: Yaqut al Mustasami. Folio: 19 Size: 25x17cm. Language: Arabic, Script: Naskh Remarks: Exceedingly beautiful and rare copy. Subject: Nazm Call No.: 4282 Old
  • 16. Nahjul Balaghah By Abul Hasan Muhammad Period: 553A.H./1185A.D. Scribe: Abdul Jabbar Folio: 161 Size: 25x10.5cm. Language: Arabic, Script: Arabic Naskh Remarks: A very famous work composed in 400/1010. Subject: Ahadisul Adab. Call No.: 1190
  • 17. Zakhira-i-Khawarazm Shahi By Zainuddin Abu Ibrahim. Period: 565A.H. (1169A.D.) Scribe: Ali Muhammad bin Muhammad Harawi. Folio: 319 Size: 30x22cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh. Remarks: A very rare and oldest Persian manuscript. Subject: Tib Call No.: 1292
  • 18. Tafsir-i-Tabari Translated into Persian by Abu Bakr Muhammad bin Fadl. Period: C. 12th century A.D. Scribe: Mirza Muhammad Mujtahid. Folio: 221 Size: 37x28cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: 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
  • 19. Dastur-ul-Albab By Haji Abdul Hamid Period: C. Ghaznawi period 12th century A.D. Folio: 129 Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Notes of office terminological words of Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s reign upon some of the pages. Subject: Hisab Call No.: 1221
  • 20. Kashful Haqaiq-li-zij-i-Ilkhani By Nizamuddin. Period: 709 A.D. (1309 A.H.) Folio: 201 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: An old nad rare copy dedicated to Sadruddin Muhammad bin Ali as Sauji (d.711 A.H.) Subject: Haiyat Call No.: 1203
  • 21. Kitabut Tafhim li Awael-i- Sana`atit Tanjeem By Abu Rehan al Beruni Period: 745 A.H. (1344 A.D.) Scribe: Ibrahim bin Muhammad Folio: 11 Size: 17x11cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: A very old and unique copy on Astrological instrument. Subject: Hai’at. Call No.: 1169
  • 22. Jamiut Tawarikh (Illustrated) By Rashiduddin Fazlullah Period: C. 15th century. Folio: 135 Illustration: 79 Size: 45x32cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: A well known work on general history illustrated in the Mangol style of painting. Subject: Tarikh-i-Mangol. Call No.: 1820
  • 23. Mantiqur Riyahin, (Illustrated) By Maulana Asi Period: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D.) Folio: 67 Size: 27x16cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Early central Asian or Iranian. Interesting story beautifully depicts human figures as well as flora and fauna. Subject: Nazm Masnavi Call No.: 4133
  • 24. Majmua Nazir wa Manzur (Illustrated) By Muhammad al-Asi Period: 830 A.H. (1426 A.D. Folio: 180 Size: 27x16cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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, Masnawi Call No.: 4134
  • 25. Masnawi Zikrul-Aish or Arif- wa-Maruf (Illustrated) By Maulana Asi Period: 832 A.H. (1428-29 A.D.) Folio: 78 Size: 27x17cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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, Masnawi Call No.: 4135
  • 26. Shah Nama (Illustrated) By Firdausi Period: 840 A.H. (1436-37 A.D.) Scribe: Mehmud bin Muhammad Folio: 539 Size: 25x15.5cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Rare oldest in the collection-illuminated Persian paintings. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 3909
  • 27. Zafar Nama (Timur Nama) By Ashrafuddin Ali Yazdi Period: 843 A.H. (1439 A.D.) Scribe: Hasan bin Husain Folio: 368 Size: 24x15cm. Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Tarikh-i-Mughal Call No.: 2017
  • 28. Masnawi Manawi By Jalaluddin Rumi (d.672 A.H.) Period: 847 A.H. (1443 A.D.) Scribe: Mehmud bin Muhammad Folio: 265 Size: 15x10cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 4009
  • 29. Jawahirut Tafsir By Kamaluddin Waiz al-Kashifi (d.910 A.H.) Period: 890 A.H. (1485 A.D.) Folio: 390 Size: 39x24cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Bearing a note by Emperor Akbar indicating that it belong to Miran Syed Jalal Sadr. Subject: Tafsir-i-Farsi Call No.: 89
  • 30. Kimia-i-Sadat By Abu Hamid Ghazali (d.505 A.H.) Period: 907 A.H. (1501 A.D.) Scribe: Muhammad bin Muhammad Folio: 621 Size: 23x14cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Subject: Suluk Call No.: 772
  • 31. Fatawai-i-Shaibani By Ali bin Muhammad bin Ali Khuarzami Period: 912 A.H. (1506-7 A.D.) Folio: 145 Size: 24x17cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq and Naskh Remarks: Dedicated to Abul Fath Muhammad Shaibani Khan. Subject: Fiqah Hanafi Call No.: 615
  • 32. Diwan-i-Jami By Abdur Rahman Jami Period: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.) Folio: 272 Size: 25x17cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Rare being early in date bearing seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar Mughal period. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3328
  • 33. Diwan-i-Jami By Abdur Rahman Jami Period: 915 A.H. (1509 A.D.) Folio: 272 Size: 25x17cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Rare being early in date bearing seal of Hamida Begum mother Akbar Mughal period. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3328
  • 34. Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah Ansari Period: 921 A.H. (1520 A.D.) Scribe: Sultan Ali Mashhadi Folio: 15 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Cover page bears autographs of emperor Jahangir, Shahjahan and Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khana and also seals of Shahajahan and Aurangzeb Alamgir. Subject: Suluk Call No.: 755
  • 35. Bustan (Illustrated) By Sadi Shirazi Period: 927 A.H. (1520 A.D.) Scribe: Ali al-Husaini Folio: 1540 Size: 23x14cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: A rare and unique being early in date. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 4070
  • 36. 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: 184 Size: 21x12.5cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Very rare being early in date. Painting in Persian style. But not very impressive both and figure work. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.:4126
  • 37. Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah Ansari Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.) Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib Folio: 11 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum. Subject: Suluk Call No.: 756
  • 38. Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah Ansari Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.) Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib Folio: 11 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum. Subject: Suluk Call No.: 756
  • 39. Sad Pand-i-Luqman and Risala-i-Khawaja Abdullah Ansari Period: 945 A.H. (1538 A.D.) Scribe: Mir Ali al Katib Folio: 11 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: An illustrated copy bearing possession notes by Jahangir, Shahjahan and Jahan Ara Begum. Subject: Suluk Call No.: 756
  • 40. Khamsa-I-Nizami (Illustrated) By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. ) Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.) Folio: 361 Size: 34x20cm. Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Painted with floral designs in the background flyleaf bears Suyum (Mughal category) of the Library collection. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 3941
  • 41. Khamsa-i-Nizami (Illustrated) By Nizami Ganjavi (d.599 A.H. ) Period: 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.) Folio: 361 Size: 34x20cm. Language: Persian Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Painted with floral designs in the background flyleaf bears Suyum (Mughal category) of the Library collection. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 3941
  • 42. Khamsa-I-Khusrau (Illustrated) By Amir Khusrau (Dehlavi) Period: 855 A.H. (1551A.D.) Folio: 280 Size: 20x14cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Earliest copy of the collection, paintings of persian style. Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 4101
  • 43. Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated) By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.) Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.) Folio: 273 Size: 30x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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 Sufia Call No.: 2295
  • 44. Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated) By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.) Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.) Folio: 273 Size: 30x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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 Sufia Call No.: 2295
  • 45. Majalis-ul-Ushshaq (Illustrated) By Shahzada Kamaluddin Taimuri (d.911 A.H./1505-6 A.D.) Period: 973 A.H. (1565 A.D.) Folio: 273 Size: 30x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Subject: Tazkira Sufia Call No.: 2295
  • 46. Khamsa-i-Jami (Illustrated) By Abdur Rahman Jami Period: 977 A.H. (1569-70 A.D.) Scribe: Muhammad bin Aliau’d-Din Folio: 193 Size: 29x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Rare. Old Kashmiri binding and illumination and decoration in gold. Subject: Nazm, Masnavi Call No.: 4156B
  • 47. Fatawa-i-Umnia By Muhammad Amin bin Abdullah Period: 978 A.H. (1570 A.D.) Folio: 160 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Subject: Fiqh Hanafi Call No.: 627
  • 48. Nafhat-ul-Uns By Jami (d.898 A.H.) Period: 981 A.H. (1573 A.D.) Folio: 312 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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 Sufia Call No.: 2277
  • 49. Shirin Khusrau (Illustrated) By Nizami Ganjavi Period: 984 A.H. (1577A.D.) Folio: 98 Size: 33x20cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 3969
  • 50. Diwan-I-Hilali Chughtai Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.) Scribe: Mir Husain-al-Husaini Folio: 53 Size: 24x16cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Bearing the seals of Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of Royal library of Shahjahan. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3364
  • 51. Diwan-I-Hilali Chughtai Period: 994 A.H. (1585A.D.) Scribe: Mir Husain-al-Husaini Folio: 53 Size: 24x16cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Bearing the seals of Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq Khan, Abdur Rashid Delami and Syed Abdullah Chalpi, librarian of Royal library of Shahjahan. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3364
  • 52. Diwan-i-Hafiz (Illustrated) By Hafiz Shirazi Period: C. 16th century A.D. Folio: 202 Size: 26x19cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: A Royal copy Akber`s court. Calligrapher, illustration by Farrukh Chela, Kanha, Sanwala, Narsingh and others. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3277
  • 53. Diwan-i-Urfi (Illustrated) By Urfi Shirazi Period: C. 16th century A.D. Folio: 280 Size: 23.8x13.5cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Exquisitely illuminated and decorated. Paintings representing Safavid School of Iran. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3401
  • 54. Kalila-wa-Dimna (Illustrated) By Abul Maali Nasrullah bin Muhammad bin Abdul Hamid al-Ghaznawi Period: Not given seems to be that of mid 16th century A.D. Scribe: Sultan Muhammad bin Nurullah Folio: 131 Size: 37.5x25.5cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: 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 Akhlaqi Call No.: 2982
  • 55. Diwan-i-Kamran By Kamran Mirza bin Babur Shah (d.964 A.H.) Period: C. 16th century Folio: 31 Size: 23x13cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3372
  • 56. Dewan-i-Imad Faqih Karmani (d.773) Period: Folio: 225 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Written in good naskh rare being early in date. Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3266
  • 57. Tuhfat ul Muluk By Khawajah Abdullah bin Muhammad Ansari (d.481/1088A.D. Period: 16th Century A.D.) Scribe: Muhammad Husain Kashmiri. Folio: 8 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Akhlaq-wa-Siyasat Call No.: 1760
  • 58. Jahan-i-Danish By Muhammad al-Masudi Period: 1030 A.H. (1620 A.D.) Shah Ali Folio: 58 Size: 22x13cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh Remarks: Subject: Hai,at Call No.: 1172
  • 59. Haft Aurang (Illustrated) By Abdur Rahman Jami Period: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.) Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib Shirazi Folio: 303 Size: 33x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 4158
  • 60. Haft Aurang (Illustrated) By Abdur Rahman Jami Period: 1038 A.H. (1628A.D.) Scribe: Jamaluddin Katib Shirazi Folio: 303 Size: 33x18cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Nazm, Masnawi Call No.: 4158
  • 61. Diwan-i-Haidar Kaluch By Haidar Kaluch (d.947 A.H.) Period: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.) Folio: 11 Size: 16x10cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Diwan Call No.: 3370
  • 62. Gulistan-i-Sadi By Sadi Shirazi Period: 1096 A.H. (1684A.D.) Scribe: Abdur Rashid Delami Folio: 147 Size: Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: The manuscript is a copy of a manuscript copied by Mir Imad from the authors original manuscript. Subject: Qasas Call No.: 2985
  • 63. Meghdutam By Kalidasa Period: 9th century A.H./15th century A.D Folio: 21 Size: 15x27cm. Language: Sanskrit Script: Devanagari Subject: Kavya Call No.: 15074
  • 64. Ramayan (Illustrated) Translated in to persian by Sumir Chand Period: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.) Folio: 675 Size: 33x22cm. Illustration: 258 Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Qasas Call No.: P.630 old
  • 65. Ramayan (Illustrated) Translated in to persian by Sumir Chand Period: 1128 A.H. (1715A.D.) Folio: 675 Size: 33x22cm. Illustration: 258 Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Qasas Call No.: P.630 old
  • 66. Safar Nama-i-Mukhlis (Illustrated) By Anand Ram Mukhlis Period: 1158 A.H. (1745A.D.) Folio: 62 Size: 23x13cm. Language: Persian, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Tarikh-i-Mughal Call No.: 2121
  • 67. Wasiyyat Nama-I- Aurangzeb Alamgir. Period: 1348 A.H. (1929A.D.) Scribe: Ahmad Hasan Folio: 11 Size: 29x180cm. Language: Persian, Script: Naskh. Remars: Decorated by Mirza Muhammad Husain Kashmiri in Rampur.: Subject: Akhlaq wa Siyasat Call No.: 1798
  • 68. 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
  • 69. Diwan-I-Rehman Baba (Illustrated) By Abdur Rahman Baba (d.1118 A.H./1706 A.D.) Period: C. 18th century A.D. Folio: 470 Size: Language: Pushto, Script: Naskh Remarks: Subject: Nazm Call No.: Pushto 8
  • 70. Diwan-i-Hatim By Zahuruddin bin Fathuddin Hatim (d.1782 A.D.) Period: 1188 A.H. (1774A.D.) Folio: 210 Size: Language: Urdu, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Nazm Call No.: U-894
  • 71. Diwan-i-Nazim By Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan Nazim (d. 1865) Period: 19th century A.D. Folio: 89 Size: Language: Urdu, Script: Nastaliq Remarks: Bear notes and corrections of Mirza Ghalib. Subject: Nazm Call No.: U-1001
  • 72. Padmawat By Malik Muhammad Jaisi Period: 1085 A.H. (1674A.D.) Folio: 173 Size: 6x12cm. Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic Nastaliq Remarks: An authentic version of the work with persian translation. Subject: Nazm Call No.: H-45
  • 73. Mad Malti By Malik Manjan Period: 1132 A.H. Folio: 12 Size: 33x20cm. Language: Hindi, Script: Arabic Nastaliq Remarks: Subject: Qasas Call No.: H-16
  • 76. Distribution of food by Jahangir at Ajmer. Artist: Fateh Chand Period: C. 1615-16 A.D. Mughal Jahangir period. Size: 31x20cm. Call No.: Al-2 F-4
  • 77. 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
  • 78. Lady Noor Jahan with a gun. Artist: Abul Hasan Period: 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
  • 79. Portrait of Burhan Nizam Shah II, Sultan of Ahmadnagar (d. 1554 A.D.) Period: C. 1591-95 A.D. Deccan- Ahmadnagar Size: 26x19cm. Call No.: Al-4 F-13
  • 80. A scene of elopement. Period: C. 1600 A.D. Mughal Akbar period. Size: 29x17cm. Call No.: Al-4 F-7
  • 81. Aab-pashi at Jahangir’s court. Artist: Goverdhan Period: C. 1615 A.D. Mughal Jahangir period. Size: 23x20cm. Call No.: Al-2 F-5
  • 82. 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
  • 83. 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
  • 84. 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
  • 85. 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
  • 86. Portrait of Royal black deer named Sarang Dal. Painted by famous artist Manohar Period: 1048 A.H. (1638-39 A.D.) Size: 21x15cm. Call No.: Al-3 F-18
  • 87. A prince visiting Royal ladies in the palace garden. Period: C. 18th century A.D. Size: 29x18cm. Call No.: Al-3 F-29
  • 88. emperor The Aurangzeb at the siege of Bijapur. Period: 1686 A.D.
  • 89. Awwal Rag “ Rag Bhairon” Ragmala Album (Miniature). Period: late 17th early 18th century Size: 22x14cm. (Full size 45x30.5cm.) Call No.: Al-6 F-1
  • 90. “ Rag Malkaus Todi” Ragmala Album (Miniature). Period: late 17th early 18th century Size: 22x14cm. (Full size 45x30.5cm.) Call No.: Al-6 F-7
  • 91. The birth sign of emperor Akbar who is standing amongst Lions, Tigers, Leopards etc.from Akbar Album. Period: 16th century Size: 45x30cm. Call No.: Al-1 F-8b
  • 92. Calligraphy of Abdur Rashid Delami Shahjahani.
  • 94. Calligraphy of Mir Ali. (d. 951/1544)
  • 95. An astrolabe made by Siraj Damishqi. Period: 615 A.H. (1218 A.D.
  • 96. An astrolabe is designed by Ziauddin Muhammad of Lahore. Period: 1074 A.H. (1663-64 A.D.)
  • 98.
  • 99.
  • 100.
  • 101.
  • 102.
  • 105.
  • 106.
  • 107.
  • 108.
  • 109.
  • 110.
  • 111.
  • 112.
  • 113.
  • 114.
  • 116.
  • 117.
  • 118.
  • 119.
  • 120.
  • 121.
  • 122.
  • 123.
  • 124.
  • 125.
  • 126.
  • 127.
  • 128.
  • 129.
  • 130.
  • 131. THANKS