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May 24, 2023 · The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century king famous for the commanding role he played in wars in southern India, has sold for £14 million ($17.4 million) at auction in London.
Tipu's life and adventures were the central theme of a short-running South Indian television series The Adventures of Tipu Sultan, and of a more popular national television series The Sword of Tipu Sultan based on a historical novel by Bhagwan Gidwani.
May 25, 2023 · Tipu Sultan’s sword has been sold for Rs 140 crore. The bedchamber sword of the 18th Century king was sold for a record price for an Indian an Islamic object, according to the auction house Bonhams.
The Sword of Tipu Sultan is an Indian historical drama that was first broadcast on the DD National in February 1990. Based on a novel by Bhagwan Gidwani, this drama is a fictional portrayal of the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysore.
May 25, 2023 · The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, the 18th century ruler of Mysuru, has sold for 14 million pounds ($17.4 million or ₹ 140 crore) at an auction in London. Auction house Bonhams, which...
Apr 18, 2018 · The journey of the sword: Tipu Sultan lost his sword in a war with the Nairs of Travancore during the Battle of the Nedumkotta in the year 1789. The last sword used by Tipu in his last battle, at Srirangapatnam, and the ring worn by him were taken by the British forces as war trophies.
A fabled sword found in the private bedchamber of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan has broken all auction records for an Indian object for Bonhams in London by fetching over GBP 14 million at its Islamic and Indian Art sale this week.
The sword belonged to Tipu Sultan (1750-99), the so-called Tiger of Mysore. Tipu Sultan succeeded as ruler of the South Indian state of Mysore in 1782, where he built a sophisticated and modern court around his palace at Seringapatam.
Take a closer look at Indian ruler Tipu Sultan’s legendary ‘Bedchamber Sword’—sold for over £14million in our Islamic and Indian Art auction on 23 May in London—its history, inscriptions and meanings.
May 23, 2023 · London – Tipu Sultan's fabled bedchamber sword sold for £14 million at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London today (Tuesday 23 May 2023). It had an estimate of £1,500,000-2,000,000. This is a new auction world record for an Indian and Islamic object.
