The Structure and Function of Ragham andMalfoofeh-Ragham in the Qajar era

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD of History, National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, I. R. Iran

2 PhD of History, Islamic Azad University Science And Research Branch, Tehran, I. R. Iran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This paper introduces two types of historical documents of the Qajarid period, namely "figure" and "composition of number" and explains the value of bothfor the study of the era.
Method and Research Design: Findings arebased on the examination of archival records supported by consulting library source.
Findings and Conclusions:Ragham[decree] was an official document issued in provinces only by the ruling prince to be exercised in his territory. Malfoofeh-Ragham[enfolded decree] was an unofficial Raghamissued by a prince or governor expressing their reproach or making recommendations, suggestions, or sending gifts. Raghams are sourcesof valuable information about administrative structure as well as politics ofQajarid era.

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