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Coins of Karnataka website currently covers Haider Ali, Tipu Sultan and Mysore Wodeyars Coins. It includes some detailed articles about their history, monetary system as well detailed list of all coins minted during their reign. The list has been prepared referring to several books as well as consultation with expert collectors. The pictures were donated voluntarily by many collectors. Clicking on the little camera sign will open all the pictures. We thank all the contributors. Future articles, pictures, comments and critiques are welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for visiting www.tipusultancoins.com. The ads on the website will not interfere with browsing of the website. Please visit the disclaimer page for details.


He was born in Devanahalli near Bangalore. He continued the rule of state of Mysore after the death of his father Haider Ali. He was fearless warrior and a brave man hence he was called "Tiger of Mysore". 3rd Mysore War: From 1790 to  1792. The English governor General Cornwalis entered in agreement with Marathas and Nizam of   Hyderabad and  then  went in to war against Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan was defeated both at   Bangalore and at Srirangapattanam. He was forced to agree for a treaty, in which he payed lot of  money as indemnity, parted half of his kingdom and pledged his two sons as postages to English  rulers. 4th Mysore War: From 1799. Meanwhile Tipu Sultan reorganized his army and equipped.   Nearly his army was 60 Thousand men strong. He also took the help of French (who were   opposed to English). This move of Tipu Sultan created the fear in English ruler. Under the   direction of Governor General Wellesly, English were helped by Nizam of Hyderabad and Marathas in this war Tipu Sultan was defeated and killed in 1799. Half of his kingdom was taken back by English and other of was restored to Hindu king of Mysore.
 
Numismatic History: During Tipu Sultan's rule of seventeen years, he issued fascinating and bewildering varieties of coins they are unique in the numismatic history of India. He reformed the coinage system resulting in creation of new Fancy full names to coins to his mints and new denomination and new dating (Molvudi) system. Collecting and studying the coins of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan makes wonderful experience.

 

Articles
Title Author Hits
One Eighth Paisa or Qutb Administrator 4003
Quarter Paisa or Akhtar Administrator 2951
Half Paisa or Bahram Administrator 3560
Paisa or Zohra Administrator 4139
Double Paisa or Othmani or Mushtari Administrator 6284
One Thirtysecond Rupee or Khizri Administrator 2196
One Sixteenth Rupee or Kazimi Administrator 2325
One Eight Rupee or Jafari Administrator 2076
Quarter Rupee or Baquiri Administrator 2108
Half Rupee or Abidi Administrator 3210

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