Tipu Sultan’s sword auctioned for Rs 140 crore in London

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London: A sword belonging to 18th-century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan sold for 14 million pounds ($17.4 million or Rs 140 crore) at an auction in London, more than seven times its estimate on Tuesday. Auction house Bonhams gave this information.

 

“This magnificent sword is the greatest of all weapons belonging to Tipu Sultan. Its close personal association with the Sultan, its impeccable provenance that can be traced back to the day it was captured and the exquisite craftsmanship involved in its making make it unique. And highly desirable,” said Oliver White, Bonhams head of Islamic and Indian art and auctions. this sword tipu sultan was found in the private residence of

 

Bonhams said on its website that Tipu Sultan pioneered the use of rocket artillery in warfare and turned Mysore into one of the most dynamic economies in India. After Tipu Sultan was killed, British Major General David Byrd was given the sword as a symbol of bravery. ,