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Naseri Karaj inscription


Naseri Karaj inscription: a souvenir of Naser al-Din Shah's trip to Shahristanak

The Naseri inscription, which is also known as the Naseri inscription, is located on the eastern side of the Naseri palace in the village of Shahristan. This inscription was installed on a big rock by the order of Naseruddin Shah Qajar in 1260 AH and in memory of his trip to this region.

The text of the inscription:

"Alhamdulillah the Almighty, in the year 1260 AH when the servants of His Majesty Aqdas Shahriari Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar Khaldullah Queen and Sultana visited these limits for the purpose of hunting, for the sake of complete safety and security and comfort of the subjects and prosperity of this country and to repel oppression and encroachment from The subjects built this fort and named it after their blessed name and installed this stone as a memorial.

Specifications of the inscription:

Height: about 4 meters

Width: about 2 meters

Type of font: Nastaliq

Author: Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani

Importance:

The Naseri inscription is important in many ways:

Historical value: This inscription is a historical document from the Qajar era and a souvenir of Naser al-Din Shah's trip to Shahristan.

Artistic value: The calligraphy and writing of the inscription has a special elegance and beauty.

Cultural value: This inscription shows Naseruddin Shah's attention to prosperity and security of the country.

current situation:

The Naseri inscription is currently in a relatively good condition. However, due to the passage of time and natural factors, it has undergone slight erosion.

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