On fol. 8b, an initial decorative field ('unwan/sarlauh) is visible above the four columns of text. The decoration within the serrated gold field is overlaid by blue diamond motifs and spirals decorated with blue and pink flowers. Underneath it, the title cartouche is shown with similar ornamentation, and in the outer and lower margins, golden flowery vines are delicately drawn.

Fol. 25b incorporates a large rectangular painting in the centre of the text block, with two lines of text at the top and three lines of text at the bottom of the page. The painting depicts the battle between Fath ‘Ali Shah and Sadiq Khan Shaqaqi near Qazwin, Iran. Sadiq Khan was an insurgent who was defeated by the Shah. Within a pale green foreground and a greyish landscape in the background, a lively battle is taking place. On the left, Fath ‘Ali Shah is shown on a white horse that is partly dyed red with henna. He is wearing a crown, luxurious garments, and his characteristically long beard. A group of helmeted riders with standards as well as foot soldiers with guns are following behind him. More troops are charging forward in the background, cheered on by trumpeters. In the immediate foreground, chaos unfolds with the depictions of fallen and galloping horses, beheaded men and rolling heads, which conveys the wild fighting in bright colours.

On fol. 29a, a large rectangular painting is shown in the centre of the text block, with three lines of text at the top and two lines of text at the bottom of the page. Fath 'Ali Shah, in a purple robe, on the peacock throne, with his son next to him, clad in orange and wearing a crown. Fath 'Ali Shah is depicted gesturing towards his heir, yet his gaze is directed to the two attendants bearing ornate objects to the left. The court master of ceremonies is standing with a cane on the right side. In front of the green foreground and grey-blue background, the court officials and the secretary stand out vibrantly, with the latter holding a diploma from the Shah, announcing the forthcoming enthronement festivities.

Fol. 61a incorporates a large rectangular painting in the centre of the text block, with two lines of text above and below the illustration. The painting depicts Mirza Rida Quli Munshi al-mamalik, entertaining and presenting gifts to the Shah in Sawdasht during a journey. Fath 'Ali Shah is seated on the famous Naderia Throne, a gemmed and enamelled throne made by his order. He is wearing elaborate decorated orange garments and a high crown with suitable ornaments. Behind him stands a prince with a similar, yet less elaborate crown. The grassy fore- and middle-ground is populated by groups of figures on the right side, facing and walking towards the Shah. The courtiers in gold brocades and colourful robes or pink, purple, orange-red and blue present gifts such as textiles and gems, one man even bearing an opened scroll. from which he may be reading. In the distance, a blue-green blurred landscape in European-style painting, with a small village or ruins, can be seen.

On fol. 92a, a large rectangular painting is shown in the centre of the text block, with two lines of text at the top and bottom. It depicts a scene from the time of Fath 'Ali Khan Qajar (1686-1726), the great-grandfather of Fath 'Ali Shah, who is said to have entered Isfahan with the severed heads of his enemies as victory trophies. Fath 'Ali Khan Qajar defeated the Afghan dynasty, which had struggled for power with the last Safavids and the Zand dynasty. He is seen at the head of his army outside the city walls pictured in the background, charging forward with the heads of his enemies raised on long spikes that he and men of his army are carrying. Two riders gallop towards them, also holding up severed heads. In the bottom right corner, citizens of the city appear to be in turmoil and fleeing from the violence. One elderly man with a long white beard has already fallen, his turban lying next to him.

Fol. 119b incorporates a large rectangular painting in the centre of the text block, with two lines of text at the top and bottom of the illustration. The painting depicts a battle between Muhammad Hassan Khan Qajar (1715-59), the grandfather of Fath 'Ali Shah, and his enemy Azad Khan Afghan (d. 1781). The shah approaches with his troop from the left, in luxurious garments with a bejewelled turban. In the immediate foreground, the battle is already in full effect, with blood spraying from injured bodies. Some riders hold up severed heads as if presenting them to the shah. In front of the European-style background with small buildings, a group of camel riders extends in a lined-up position into the distance. The dynamically dense battle scene is accompanied by vividly coloured garments in pink, purple, blue, red, orange, and yellow.