Sequential excerpts (including footnotes) from ‘The Dawn-Breakers’ by Nabil-i-‘Azam, translated and edited by Shoghi Effendi

November 16, 2023

Manúchihr Khán “was a man of energy and courage”

“He [Manúchihr Khán] was a man of energy and courage and in 1841 completely crushed the Bakhtíyárí tribes, which had risen in rebellion. His vigorous though severe administration secured to the people of Isfáhán some little justice.” 

- C. R. Markham’s (“A General Sketch of the History of Persia,” p. 487: Footnotes to chapter 10 of ‘The Dawn-Breakers provided by Shoghi Effendi)