Zikr-e-Umooraat-e-Aam Delhi: A Manuscript

Abstract

In this research article, for the first time, a rare manuscript on the cityof Delhi titled Zikr-e-Umooraat-e-Aam Delhi by Ram Ji Dass has beenintroduced. The book was written before 1854. This is a newly discovered single copy manuscript which is preserved at the well  known John Ryland Library, Manchester. This manuscript deals with ancient history and introduction of the city Delhi, its buildings, castles, tombs, doors, weirs, culverts, ponds etc. Due to the importance of the history of Delhi and its social, cultural and literary contribution to literature, this manuscript is being produced here with editing & annotation