Mirza Muhammad Mohsen Qomi, a lesser-known calligrapher of the Shikasteh style, contemporary of Shafi'a, and his students. Translation of his biography.

This piece is from the album, and it is stated that he was one of the masters of this calligraphy, and his life lasted until the year 1101 AH.

A piece from the album.

Signed by Morteza Qoli, son of Baqer Qoli Kashi, dated 1101 AH.

Mirza Morteza Qoli Shamlu, the eldest son of the aforementioned Hussein Qoli Shamlu, was the governor of Herat and was famous in his time for his bravery, generosity, eloquence, and magnanimity. He was also one of the most skilled in the Shikasteh script. He himself was among the nobles of the court of Shah Suleiman Safavi (1045-1077 AH) and held the positions of sword-bearer and governor of Qom. His year of death is written as 1101 AH.

A piece from album number 1.

In the handwriting of the excellent Katib, signed by Muhammad Ibrahim, dated 1101 AH.

Translation of the biography of Muhammad Ibrahim Qomi, among the copyists.

A piece from album number 2.

In the handwriting of the excellent Katib, signed by Faqih, dated 1101 AH.

Muhammad Afzal Janabadi, may God forgive him. Practiced. Dated the month of Safar, year 1111 AH.

Muhammad Afzal Janabadi was also one of the lesser-known Shikasteh calligraphers, contemporary of Shafi'a, and was among his students. His life lasted until the year 1111 AH. The date of his writing is clearly indicated in the present manuscript, but his year of death is not known.