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EAP071/1/1
- Record Id:
- 040-000004947
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-000000003
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100000000222.0x00027d
- LARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100176060946.0x000001
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- EAP071/1/1
- Title:
- Hālatunnabi
- Scope & Content:
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Hālatunnabi is a popular text in the Muslim community of the Silcar region. According to the poet, the text in manuscript form was completed in 1262 Bengali Era (1853 Common Era). It narrates, in 'Payār' and 'Tripodi' verse, the story of Creation and writes in detail the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his ascension to heaven. It gives a vivid description of hell.
The text reflects an expert handling of Islamic genealogical accounts. Significantly, the poet shows a concern for accuracy and refers to the Arabic and Persian texts on which he has based his narration.
The original volume is a printed edition. It has no cover and is missing pages 121 to 124, 183 to 184 and 211 to 218. The physical book measures 122mm by 194mm, although the lower edges of the book have been cut unevenly so the actual length of the book is difficult to measure. The pages are stitched together by thread. The main text appears on pages 49-279 and this is all that has been copied, along with a table of contents.
- Collection Area:
- Endangered Archives Programme
- Project / Collection:
- Archiving Texts In The Sylhet Nagri Script
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-000000003
040-000004947 - Is part of:
- EAP071/1 : Ābdul Latiph Laskar Collection of Texts in Sylhét Nāgri Script
EAP071/1/1 : Hālatunnabi - Hierarchy:
- 032-000000003[0001]/040-000004947
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: EAP071/1
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 218 Tiff images
- Digitised Content:
- https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP071-1-1 (opens in a new tab)
- Thumbnail:
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- Languages:
- Bengali
- Scripts:
- Syloti Nagri
- Start Date:
- 1800
- End Date:
- 1999
- Date Range:
- 19th century-20th century
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
- User Conditions:
- Access is for research purposes only. Material is not to be reproduced without the written permission of Abdul Latiph Laskar.
This item is part of the Endangered Archives Programme.
These collections are not available to request in British Library Reading Rooms.
Digital copies can be viewed online by clicking the thumbnail image or digitised content link.
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- Physical Characteristics:
- Some of the images are difficult to read due to the condition of the original which has torn pages and ink stains.
- Former External References:
- EAP071 project reference: 071_HALTNB13_1 to 071_HALTNB13_4
- Information About Originals:
- At time of writing, the original volumes are held by Abdul Latiph Laskar.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)