Catalog of Accounts

OF FASCICLE I Fascicle: one part of a book published in installments.


Account 1.	The Person of the Persian King, the current state of the Kingdom, and the general system of government.
2.	The Coronation of King SOLYMAN. Refers to Shah Suleiman I, who ruled the Safavid Empire from 1666 to 1694.
3.	A physical and character description original: "Prosopographia." This term refers to a detailed description of a person’s appearance, personality, and social connections. of King SOLYMAN.
4.	The Prime Minister of the Persian Kingdom, the Athemaad Daulet. Athemaad Daulet: A transliteration of I'timād al-Dawla, meaning "Support of the State," the title for the Grand Vizier.
5.	The Persian Military.
6.	The high-ranking robed officials of the Court original: "Primates Aula togati." These were the "men of the pen" or civil administrators, distinguished by their robes from the "men of the sword." who have a seat in the Royal assembly.
7.	The Overseers of the Treasuries; the revenues and expenses of the King.
8.	Spiritual leaders. original: "Antistites spirituales." This refers to the high-ranking Shi'a clergy and religious authorities in the Safavid state.
9.	The workshops of the Royal House and the minor officials of the Court.
10.	The Governors of the Provinces and Cities.
11.	The principal attributes of the Court.
12.	The outward splendor of the Court; and first, the magnificence of the Royal City. The "Royal City" refers to Isfahan, the capital of the Safavid Empire during Kaempfer's visit.
13.	The palaces and gardens of the Royal Seat.
14.	The Royal Gynaeceum. Gynaeceum: The women's quarters of the palace, commonly known as the harem.
15.	The pageantry of the Royal Procession.
16.	The admission of guests before His Serene Highness: commonly called an Audience.