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Bálígh : 8 so the Turks call “ a city ; ” but this name is composed of Bái , 9
signifying a wealthy person , and Ligh , o a place of residence ; so the compound
word expresses the abode of rich or opulent persons . 1 2 3 5 د مور قاپی با شغرت
6 باب ...
Bálígh : 8 so the Turks call “ a city ; ” but this name is composed of Bái , 9
signifying a wealthy person , and Ligh , o a place of residence ; so the compound
word expresses the abode of rich or opulent persons . 1 2 3 5 د مور قاپی با شغرت
6 باب ...
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It is said to be in height four farsangs , and the highest mountain in the world : on
the summit is a level piece of ground , from which emanates a shining light ; by
the brightness of this at night a person is enabled to see the country to a ...
It is said to be in height four farsangs , and the highest mountain in the world : on
the summit is a level piece of ground , from which emanates a shining light ; by
the brightness of this at night a person is enabled to see the country to a ...
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... 30 38 0 BAHÚSNEH . 108 30 38 0 . • Or the “ Castle of Haftvád , ” a person so
called from the circumstance of having seven sons , for the word vád signifies a
son - اسها اطوال عروض بصرااز عراق عرب . فد ع ل 76 THE GEOGRAPHICAL WORKS.
... 30 38 0 BAHÚSNEH . 108 30 38 0 . • Or the “ Castle of Haftvád , ” a person so
called from the circumstance of having seven sons , for the word vád signifies a
son - اسها اطوال عروض بصرااز عراق عرب . فد ع ل 76 THE GEOGRAPHICAL WORKS.
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... and published by the Oriental Translation Committee . Major Stewart entitles
the MS . work from which he made his translation the Tezkerreh el Vakiat , or “
Relation of Occurrences . ” Aftábchi signifies the person who holds the ewer or
water ...
... and published by the Oriental Translation Committee . Major Stewart entitles
the MS . work from which he made his translation the Tezkerreh el Vakiat , or “
Relation of Occurrences . ” Aftábchi signifies the person who holds the ewer or
water ...
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While that sovereign , who now reposes in the bliss of Paradise , the great
MUHAMMED Suán PádshÁH , 82 , held the reins of empire , a person named
MUHAMMED MUHASAN , 83 a very able and intelligent writer , composed , by
the ...
While that sovereign , who now reposes in the bliss of Paradise , the great
MUHAMMED Suán PádshÁH , 82 , held the reins of empire , a person named
MUHAMMED MUHASAN , 83 a very able and intelligent writer , composed , by
the ...
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