Description
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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