Of the 22 letters from Sultan Jahan, most are addressed to Ada Ranken, with two to G P Ranken, and one to their daughter Patricia Ranken. Also included is a letter from Nawab Hamidullah Khan, Ruler of Bhopal 1926-1949, regarding the death of his mother Sultan Jahan.
Two sketches, possibly by Ada Ranken: 'Her Highness the Begum of Bhopal as she appeared at the Delhi Durbar' and 'carriage of Her Highness the Begum of Bhopal, the screen held by attendants'
Notes on the Pathans of the Pathan Recruiting District by Captain G P Rankin, 24th Punjab Infantry, District Recruiting Officer, Peshawar (Simla: printed at the Government Central Printing Office, 1895)
Pamphlet, United Service Institution of India, The Practical Training of British and Native Troops in India with reference to the lessons of the War in South Africa by Lieutenant-Colonel G P Ranken, 46th Punjab Infantry
Pamphlet, United Service Institution of India, 'Essay VI: a review of our system of military education and training of regimental and staff officers, and suggestions for its practical improvement' by Lieutenant-Colonel G P Ranken, 46th Punjab Infantry
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Includes a newspaper cutting from The Civil & Military Gazette, Sunday, May 8, 1904, on Army Reform (by "Singher")