SIX FARMANS (DÉCRETS) DÉCERNÉS À MIRZA MUHAMMAD 'ALI JALAʾ AL-SALTANA (m. 1316 H. /1898-1899)

IRAN, QAJAR ART, DATED: MUHARRAM 1292 H./FEBRUARY 1875) AND SHA'BAN 1302 AH./MAY-JUNE 1885 Persian manuscripts. Ink, gouache and gold on paper. - A decree bearing the imperial seal of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, as well as his signature, dated 1292 A.H./1875-76, declares the payment of the late Muhammad Reza's salary to Mirza Muhammad 'Ali Shirazi (sar-rishteh-dar). On verso, several seals and signatures. - A decree showing the imperial seal of Mas'ud Mirza, Zill al-Sultan (the eldest son of Nasir al-Din Shah Qadjar), and that of the governor of Isfahan with his embossed imprint. Dated sha'ban 1302 H./1885. This decree rewards Mirza Muhammad 'Ali Khan, chief accountant of the army (lashkar nevis). On the reverse, three oval-shaped seals, including that of Mushir al-mulk, the prime minister of Muẓafar al-Din Shah Qadjar, and the date 1301H./1883-84. - A decree adorned with the imperial seal of Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, as well as his signature, dated 1302 H./1885, giving an order addressed to Zill al-Sultan, to reward Mirza Muhammad 'Ali. On the reverse, several seals and signatures. -A decree adorned with the imperial seal of Zill al-Sultan, dated Muharram 1303H./October-November 1885. This order rewards Mirza Muhammad 'Ali Khan, who devoted many years of his life to the service of the state and the army. On verso, several seals and signatures. - A decree bearing the imperial seal of Nasir al-Din Shah Qadjar, as well as his signature, dated Rajab 1309 H./February 1892. It is an order addressed to Zill al-Sultan, congratulating Mirza Muhammad 'Ali Khan. On the reverse, several seals and signatures. - A decree adorned with the imperial seal of Nasir al-Din Shah Qadjar, as well as his signature, dated Dhu-al-hijja 1312 H./April-May 1895, conferring the title of Jalaʾ al-Salṭana on Mirza Husayn Khan, son of Mirza Muhammad 'Ali Khan Jalaʾ al-Saltana. On verso, several seals and signatures. Dimensions: 60 x 36.5 cm; 51.5 x 33.5 cm; 73 x 50 cm; 62 x 41 cm; 65.5 x 46.5 cm; 67 x 46.5 cm