State document: T-S NS 325.192

State document T-S NS 325.192

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T-S NS 325.192
Primary Language
Arabic
Secondary Language
Hebrew

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Most probably a Fatimid report, but written in a decree-like format, or could be a decree relating the contents of the report/petition, in Arabic script. The document fragment relates to the fiscal administration of an iqṭāʿ. It notes that the assigned land had, for many years, not been liable for canal/dyke administration (associated with jusūr, or irrigation works) or for dīwānī exactions. It then records a change in practice, with officials imposing new obligations and financial liabilities upon its inhabitants. The fragment ends with an instruction from an amir to conduct a formal inspection (kashf), suggesting a dispute over fiscal rights and exemptions. Reused at upper right and on recto for piyyuṭ.

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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
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In PGP since 2019
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T-S NS 325.192 1v

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Yusuf Umrethwala's digital edition (2024).

 

  1. الجزية الجارية اقطاعه لم يكن عليها

  2. موظف جسور ولا حق ديواني[ مطلوب؟]

  3. اهلها به من مدة سنين وان المستخدمين

  4. الان قد طلبوهم بموظف الجسور وغريما

  5. ويامر الامير بان يوخذ بالكشف عن

Yusuf Umrethwala's digital translation (2026).
  1. The ongoing tax assessment (?) assigned as an iqṭāʿ was not subject to the
  2. imposition of a canal official (muwaẓẓaf al-jusūr), nor to any claim of dīwānī dues,
  3. for its inhabitants over a period of years. However, the officials
  4. have now begun to exact [payment] from them through the appointment of a canal official and tax collector (gharīm).
  5. The ʾamīr orders that an inspection (kashf) be conducted concerning [this matter] …

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