Shuku-Es-Sultana is the mother of the "Valliad," or Crown Prince, now Governor of Tabriz.
The second wife is a granddaughter of Fatti-Ali-Shah; and the third (the Shah's favourite) is one Anys-u-Dowlet.

The latter is the best looking of the three, and certainly possesses the greatest influence in state affairs.

Of the concubines, the mother of the "Zil-i-Sultan" ("Shadow of the King") ranks the first in seniority.

The Zil-i-Sultan is, though illegitimate, the Shah's eldest son, and is, with the exception of his father, the most influential man in Persia, the heir-apparent (Valliad) being a weak, foolish individual, easily led, and addicted to drink and the lowest forms of sensuality.
With the exception of eunuchs, no male person over the age of ten is permitted in the seraglio, or anderoon, which is constantly receiving fresh importations from the provinces.

Persians deny that there are any European women, but this is doubtful.