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Write a letter from Abdul to the Emperor, requesting the Emperor to give Abdul a suitable job.

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Write a letter from Abdul to the Emperor, requesting the Emperor to give Abdul a suitable job.

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Abdul Khan.
Kitaab Ghar,
Station Marg,
Daulatnagar – 000 111.
20th September 2023.

To,
His Majesty, the Emperor,
Chandni Mahal,
Nizamnagar – 000 222.

Sub: Humble request for the position of courtier.

Respected Jahapanah,

I, Abdul Khan, a resident of Daulatnagar, very humbly request that you appoint me as a courtier in your esteemed court.

I have been working as a clerk in Kitaab Ghar for the past year. I have studied philosophy, astronomy, Arabic, and Persian and am now considered a scholar. I am a hard worker and work with zeal and passion. I solemnly promise to give my best to whatever duties I am given at Your Majesty’s court.

I once again humbly request Your Majesty to respond to my sincere prayer. Many, many thanks.

Your obedient servant,
Abdul Khan

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Chapter 2.3: Abdul Becomes a Courtier - English workshop [Page 34]

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