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Tipu Sultan's sword auctioned in London
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Tipu Sultan's iconic bedchamber sword auctioned at London's auction house

Name: Tipu Sultan's iconic bedchamber sword auctioned at London's auction house
Uploaded: 2023-05-25T20:04:25.000+05:30
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Description: Although the sword was estimated at around 1,500,000-2,000,000 pounds, a press release by Bonhams said.

Although the sword was estimated at around 1,500,000-2,000,000 pounds, a press release by Bonhams said.

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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Tipu Sultan's iconic bedchamber sword auctioned at London's auction house

Tipu Sultan's bedchamber sword was auctioned at an auction house in London on Tuesday. The sword of the 18th-century ruler of Mysuru was sold for 14 million pounds ($17.4 million or Rs 143 crore) at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale, as per India Today.

The whopping amount made by the historic sword has set a new auction world record for an Indian and Islamic object.

Although the sword was estimated at around 1,500,000-2,000,000 pounds, a press release by Bonhams said.

According to the auction house the spectacular weapon had a proven personal association with the ruler. After he was killed, the majestic sword was handed over to British Major General David Baird.