Lot No : 281
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Mysore State, Deewan Purnaiya (Regent)(c. 1799-1810CE), 6 1/4 Cash, 2.80grms, Obv. Sardula a Mythical Lion with Sri on top, Rev. Kannada & Persian Legend. Very Fine+, Very Scarce Under Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, Diwan Purnaiya acted as the real administrator of Mysore after 1799. He stabilised the kingdom following Tipu Sultan’s fall, managed British relations, restored Wodeyar authority, and ensured peace after prolonged Anglo-Mysore conflicts.
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Lot No : 290
Auction No : 8
Rajkot State, Dharmendra Singhji(c. 1930-1948CE), Silver Mohur, 6.80grms, 1945, Uncirculated, Very Scarce. Dharmendrasinhji Jadeja (r. 1930–1948 AD) was the last ruler of Rajkot State. Known for progressive governance, he promoted education, civic reforms, and public welfare. Ruling under British suzerainty without major conflicts, he played a decisive role in history by being the first princely ruler to accede to independent India in 1948, setting a powerful political precedent
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