Lot No : 221
Auction No : 8
Awadh Nawabs, Asaf-ud-Daula (c. 1775–1797CE), Silver Rupee, 10.90grms, AH(1194)/RY20, Issued in the name of Mughal King- Shah Alam II, Minted at Kora, Horizontal fish as mintmark, Fazl-I-Shah Alam legend, Very Fine+, Scarce. Asaf-ud-Daula modernized administration, patronized arts, and transformed Lucknow with monumental projects like the Bara Imambara. Balancing court politics and growing British influence, his reign combined architectural grandeur, fiscal reforms, and strategic diplomacy, leaving a lasting cultural and political legacy
4300
Lot No : 226
Auction No : 8
Awadh State, Ghazi ud-din Haidar (c. 1819-1827CE), Silver Nazarana Rupee, AH1236/RY02, dotted border with complete flan, Minted at Lucknow, Obv. Coat of arms of the king, Extra Fine, Rare. Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar was the last Nawab and first King of Awadh, elevated by the British in 1818, marking a shift from Mughal nominal authority to semi-sovereign rule. He modernized administration, strengthened the army, and commissioned grand palaces in Lucknow, including Chhota Imambara. His reign balanced internal reforms with diplomacy under British suzerainty, yet he clashed over revenue demands and territorial control, asserting authority while avoiding direct conflict. Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar’s era represents the transition of Awadh from Nawabship to kingship, blending architectural legacy, political reform, and complex British relations.
17000
Lot No : 227
Auction No : 8
Awadh State, Nasir ud-din Haidar(c. 1827-1837CE), Silver Rupee, AH1251/RY08, Obv. Coat of arms of the king, Complete die impression on both sides probably struck with the 1/4 rupee die since the flan size is small in comparison, Minted in Lucknow, Unlisted date in KM, Beautiful wooden cabinet platina on bothside, Extra Fine+, Very Rare (being offered first time in any auction).Nasir‑ud‑Din Haidar Shah was the second King of Awadh, succeeding Ghazi-ud-Din Haidar. He expanded Farhat Bakhsh Palace, built Darshan Vilas and Tara Wala Kothi, promoting arts and astronomy. His reign faced court intrigues, political instability, and growing British influence, ending with his death by poisoning
13000
Lot No : 228
Auction No : 8
Awadh State, Wajid ali-Shah(c. 1847-1856CE), Silver Rupee, 11.20grms, AH1263/RY01, Obv. Coat of arms of the king, Complete die impression on both sides, First year issue, Minted at Muhammadabad Banaras, Extra Fine+, Early verity, Rare. Wajid Ali Shah was the last King of Awadh, renowned for his patronage of music, dance, and arts, especially Kathak. He built Imambaras, gardens, and palaces in Lucknow, including the famous Qaiserbagh complex. His reign was marked by weak political authority and mounting British interference, culminating in his deposition by the British in 1856, after which Awadh was annexed. He spent the rest of his life in exile in Calcutta, continuing his cultural patronage but losing political power entirely.
11000
Lot No : 229
Auction No : 8
Awadh State, Wajid ali-Shah(c. 1847-1856CE), Silver Rupee, 11.20grms, AH1269/RY07, Obv. Coat of arms of the king, Complete die impression on both sides, Minted at Muhammadabad Banaras, Extra Fine, Bold callagraphy, Very Scarce.Wajid Ali Shah was the last King of Awadh, renowned for his patronage of music, dance, and arts, especially Kathak. He built Imambaras, gardens, and palaces in Lucknow, including the famous Qaiserbagh complex. His reign was marked by weak political authority and mounting British interference, culminating in his deposition by the British in 1856, after which Awadh was annexed. He spent the rest of his life in exile in Calcutta, continuing his cultural patronage but losing political power entirely
11000
Lot No : 230
Auction No : 8
Baroda State, Khande Rao II Gaekwad(c. 1856-1870CE), Silver Nazarana Rupee, 11.40grms, AH1287, Obv. Nagari legend with kings name and sword as mintmark, Rev. Persian legend translating to commander of the sovereign band, Gem Uncirculated, Cross mark on the rim probably by the mint master, Very Rare in this condition. Khande Rao II Gaekwad succeeded his brother Ganpat Rao. He modernized infrastructure, strengthened the army, and promoted public works, including the Gaekwar’s Baroda State Railway. He commissioned the famous Pearl Carpet for Medina. His reign maintained loyalty to the British, balancing traditional authority with colonial oversight. Khande Rao’s sudden death in 1870 marked a brief but impactful period in Baroda’s political and cultural history.
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