The collection of the museum
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The complete list of the museum’s collection can be consulted by downloading this document:
Hazrat Inayat Khan’s walking stick
Murshids ring
This ring was a gift from his mother Khatidja Biy
Grey Blanket
Murshid used this blanket when meditating at Fazal Manzil during the cold season.
Medal of Murshid
This medal was given to Hazrat Inayat Khan on the occasion of his lectures at the Hindu Temple in San Francisco. Hidayat managed to save this medal from Fazal Manzil at the beginning of the war.
Murshid’s belt
He received this belt when he graduated as a professor at the Gayanshala in Baroda.
Wooden box in which Murshid kept his rosaries
Some pens and pencils of Murshid
Wallet of Murshid
Hazrat Inayat Khans pocket watch
Necklace with Sufi emblem worn bij Pirani Begum
Little golden frame with portrait of Amena Begum
Murshid got this portet from his future wife when they met. He always kept this picture on his night table.
Perfume bottle from Pirani Begum
Blue white vase
In this vase Amena Begum, Murshid’s wife, kept her savings
Musical instruments owned by Musharaff and Noor-un-nisa
Group of busts in the museum
Bust of Musharaff
made by his first wife Savitri van Rossum Duchattel
Little bust of Musharaff Khan
made by Charlotte (Mussavira) van Pallandt
Turban
worn by Musharaff Khan
Yellow robe Murshid Ali Khan
Shoe collection
of the Royal Musicians of Hindustan and of Savitri van Rossum Duchattel
Two Veenas
owned by Murshid Musharaff Khan
Silver Amulet
This Amulet contains a holy text. It was owned by Musharaff
Little brass canon
When Murshida Shahzadi was asked why she had this canon by her side, she would reply with a smile: “Well you know, people should know I’m armed.”
Piece of Amber
used at the healing sessions at 24 Banstraat, The Hague
Brown showcase
Some pieces of jewelry owned by Pirani Begum Inayat Khan
‘A rosary of a hundred beads’
For more information on some other items that are kept in the museum you can watch the interview with Hidayat Inayat-Khan on the occasion of his 90th birthday in 2007.