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[ 102 ] Delhi, apprehensive of the invasion of Nader Sha had sent to the Subadar of Beng-al for safe custody. Many of these were taken by Meer Kasem, when he fled across the Keramnassa to the dominions of the Vizier of Oudh, who, however, stripped him of those jewels and turned him out of his kingdom.

22. Three large emerald clasps for waist belts, set all round with brilliant diamonds, each emerald measuring two inches by one and a three-fourth inches, the largest size in India. Used sometimes as buckles. These jewels appear in the portraits of many of the Nazims, from Meer Jaffer down to Nawab Feredun Jah.

23. Necklace, set with good emeralds and diamonds.

24. Torra or tassel of pearls for the head dress, being several strings of pearls hanging from an emerald tukti engraved with an extract from the aitul kursi Surah of the Koran.

25. A set gold spoons and forks, said to have be- longed to Queen Elizabeth.

26. A set (eighteen) emerald buttons, worn by the late Nawab Nazim during his English visit. Very fine and old emeralds.

27. Silver State chair of Meer Jaffer, surmounted with a gold umbrella, with embroidered fringes.

28. Silver State-chair made byfor [sic] Nawab Humayun. Jah.

29. Silver State Tonjon of exquisite design and workmanship, jewelled, resting on silver elephants