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MS Persian 53

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This text is a Persian translation of Bṛhatsaṃhitā of Varāhamihira on astrology. Varāhamihira’s work 104 chapters whether this text has 96. Eight chapters were omitted as diverging from the teachings of Islam.

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Collection: Wellcome Collection
Extra Language Label: Persian
Extra Source Serial No: 330
Identifier: MS Persian 53
Institution: Wellcome Collection
Sub Collection: Persian
Subject: Astrology
Title: Untitled
Material: Paper
Condition: Poor
Folios: 295
Sheet Dimensions: 305X172 mm
Country: UK
Attribution: Wellcome Collection, CC BY 4.0.
Note: This text is a Persian translation of Bṛhatsaṃhitā of Varāhamihira on astrology. Varāhamihira’s work 104 chapters whether this text has 96. Eight chapters were omitted as diverging from the teachings of Islam.

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Reference number: MS Persian 53
Language: Persian
Script: Nasta'līq
Subject: Astrology
Repository / institution: Wellcome Collection
Material: Paper
Public access: Published public record

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