{"id":415875,"date":"2023-05-25T18:17:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T13:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=415875"},"modified":"2023-05-25T18:17:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T13:17:03","slug":"legendary-sword-of-tipu-sultan-sold-for-a-staggering-17-4-million-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/legendary-sword-of-tipu-sultan-sold-for-a-staggering-17-4-million-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Sword of Tipu Sultan Sold for a Staggering $17.4 Million in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary sword of Tipu Sultan has been sold for a staggering $17.4 million at the Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London.<\/p>\n<p>Dubbed &#8216;The Sword of the Ruler,&#8217; the blade captivated bidders with its exquisite craftsmanship. Mughal swordsmiths intricately crafted the weapon, drawing inspiration from German blades that had made their way to India during the 16th century.<\/p>\n<p>Adorned with beautifully designed gold lettering, the hilt of the sword represents five characteristics of God and features two invocations to God by name.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/ankhain-green-entertainment-drops-ost-for-kabli-pulao-peformed-by-rahat-fateh-ali-khan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Ankhain&#8217;: Green Entertainment Drops OST for &#8216;Kabli Pulao&#8217; Peformed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>The sword&#8217;s remarkable craftsmanship, combined with its connection to a prominent historical figure, made it a highly sought-after item among collectors and enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-415881\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-3-758x1011.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Oliver White, the Head of Islamic and Indian Art at Bonhams and the auctioneer, expressed the sword&#8217;s exceptional significance. He emphasized that it is the most remarkable weapon associated with Tipu Sultan that remains in private hands.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-415875 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2-758x1011.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword-758x1011.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-sword.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The auction&#8217;s official website revealed that the sword was one of several weapons taken from Tipu Sultan&#8217;s palace following the loss of his royal stronghold at Seringapatam on May 4, 1799. Remarkably, the Bedchamber Sword was discovered in his private chambers after the war.<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"p-alsoread\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"heading\">ALSO READ<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mehar-bano-reveals-her-first-look-in-abu-aleehas-upcoming-thriller-taxali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mehar Bano Reveals Her First Look in Abu Aleeha&#8217;s Upcoming Thriller Taxali<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<p>Tipu Sultan, a courageous and influential ruler, governed the Kingdom of Mysore in South India from 1782 to 1799.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-415880\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tipu-sultan-758x1011.jpg 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>His reputation as the &#8220;Tiger of Mysore&#8221; arose from his commanding role in numerous wars and his indomitable spirit. Known for his strategic brilliance, he fiercely resisted British colonial expansion in United India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legendary sword of Tipu Sultan has been sold for a staggering $17.4 million at the Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London. Dubbed &#8216;The Sword of the Ruler,&#8217; the blade captivated bidders with its exquisite craftsmanship. Mughal swordsmiths intricately crafted the weapon, drawing inspiration from German blades that had made their way to India during the 16th century. 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