Lot No : 211
Auction No : 8
Mysore Kingdom, Tipu Sultan(c. 1787-1799CE), 1/4 Rupee, 2.80grms, AM1217/RY07, Minted at Pattan, Obv. Persian legend reads “Muhammad Hu Sultan al Waheed, Abu al Adil, AM date” – translating to “Muhammad is Sultan, the unique, the just, AM 1217”. Rev. Persian legend reads “Baqiri, Sanah (RY), zarb Patan, ‘He’” – indicating this is a Baqiri ¼ rupee, minted at Patan, in Regnal Year 7, with “He” referring to Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan. Extra Fine+, Rare.
76000
Lot No : 214
Auction No : 8
Tripura Kingdom, Vir Vikrama Kishore Manikya Deva (c. 1923-1947 CE), Silver Rupee, 11.45grms, obv. Bust of the King facing left with Bengali legend around, Rev. lion rampant to left with date TE 1337 (1930 AD), Gem Uncirculated, Extremely Rare in this grade. During Vir Vikrama Kishore Manikya Deva reign, Tripura was largely under British suzerainty, which meant the kingdom was mostly protected from external invasions. Consequently, there were no major wars or internal civil wars recorded. The main political activity involved maintaining loyalty to the British East India Company / British Crown after 1858. Alliances were therefore primarily political and administrative, ensuring Tripura’s autonomy under British oversight. Any military action was limited to local policing or small frontier skirmishes, rather than large-scale battles
44000
Lot No : 215
Auction No : 8
Alwar State, Mangal Singh(c. 1874-1892CE), Silver Rupee, 11.60grms, In the name of Victoria Empress, 1882, Almost Uncirculated, Very Scarce. Mangal Singh Prabhakar modernized Alwar’s infrastructure, building the Lansdowne Palace on Moti Doongari hill and establishing gardens and city enhancements. He strengthened administration and aligned with British India, but clashed with a British‑imposed Dewan, whose assassination marred his reign and reflected tensions with colonial authorities
4600
Lot No : 216
Auction No : 8
Arcot Nawabs, Saʿadatullah Khan I(c. 1710–1732CE), Silver Rupee, 11.40grms, In the name of Mughal Emperor- Muhammad Shah, Minted at Arcot, Extra Fine+, one of the earliest issues without the usual flower mintmark, Rare. Saʿadatullah Khan I (r. 1710–1732) was the first Nawab of Arcot under Mughal suzerainty. He consolidated the Carnatic region, strengthened administration, and maintained loyalty to the Mughals. He built fortifications and administrative buildings in Arcot city. His reign faced challenges from local chieftains and Maratha incursions, requiring careful diplomacy
8000
Lot No : 217
Auction No : 8
Arcot Nawabas, Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah(c. 1749 – 1795CE), Silver Rupee, 11.30grms, In the name of Mughal Emperor- Shah Alam II, AH1189/RY10, Minted at Arcot, four petalled flower as mintmark, Extra Fine, Very Scarce. Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah consolidated power after the Carnatic Wars, allied closely with the British East India Company, and commissioned the Chepauk Palace in Madras. His reign faced rivalries with French-backed forces and regional powers like Mysore, increasing British influence in South India
7500
Lot No : 218
Auction No : 8
Arcot Nawabs, Umdat ul‑Umara(c. 1795 – 1801CE), Copper Kasu, 2.10grms, Obv. Lion facing right, Rev. Year and WALA JA written in Persian script, Minted at Nahtarnagar, Unlisted date in KM, Extra Fine+, Very Scarce. mdat ul‑Umara (Ghulam Husain Ali Khan) became Nawab of Arcot around AH 1209 (1794–1795 AD), succeeding Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah. He maintained nominal Mughal authority while resisting British demands, was accused of aiding Tipu Sultan, and navigated political tensions with the East India Company until his death in 1801
900
Lot No : 219
Auction No : 8
Awadh Nawabs, Sa'adat Ali Khan II(c. 1798–1814CE), Silver Rupee, 11.10grms, AH1215/RY26, Issued in the name of Mughal King Shah- Alam II, Minted at Muhammadabad Banaras, thin and crisp calligraphy since its one of early issues, Floral design and Fish as mintmark, Extra Fine+, Very Scarce. Saʿadat Ali Khan II after succeeding Shuja‑ud‑Daula’s line, ceded half of Awadh to the British in 1801, modernized administration, and developed Lucknow with palaces like Dilkusha Kothi. His reign balanced city construction, reforms, and British political pressure, leaving a lasting architectural and administrative legacy.
4300
Lot No : 220
Auction No : 8
Awadh Nawabs, Sa'adat Ali Khan II(c. 1798–1814CE), Silver Rupee, 11.10grms, AH1223/RY26, Issued in the name of Mughal King- Shah Alam II, Minted at Muhammadabad Banaras, thin and crisp calligraphy since its one of early issues, Floral design and Fish as mintmark, Extra Fine+, Very Scarce. Saʿadat Ali Khan II after succeeding Shuja‑ud‑Daula’s line, ceded half of Awadh to the British in 1801, modernized administration, and developed Lucknow with palaces like Dilkusha Kothi. His reign balanced city construction, reforms, and British political pressure, leaving a lasting architectural and administrative legacy
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