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Firman Issued by Fath `Ali Shah Qajar

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The firman is dated 1236 H. (1820-1821).
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of John Goelet
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Title: Firman Issued by Fath `Ali Shah Qajar
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The firman is dated 1236 H.
(1820-1821).

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