Safarʹnāmah-i Nāṣir al-Dīn Shāh bih Gīlān

"Safarʹnāmah-i Nāṣir al-Dīn Shāh bih Gīlān" presents an invaluable first-hand account of 19th-century northern Īrān, authored by Nāṣir al-Dīn Shāh, the longest-reigning monarch of the Qājār dynasty. Carefully edited by Farshād Abrīshamī and brought to the public by Khānah-i Tārīkh va Taṣvīr-i Abrīshamī, this travelogue offers readers a unique glimpse into the geographical, social, and political landscapes of Gīlān during a pivotal era. The Shah's personal observations detail his royal journey, interactions with local figures, and reflections on the region's lush environment and infrastructure. This edition serves as a crucial primary source for historians, researchers, and enthusiasts of Persian history, providing a direct lens into the royal court's perspective on the provinces of Īrān.