Lot No.264
AUC01
Independent Kingdoms
Silver
Manipur, Silver Square Rupee, 11.20gm, Marjit Singh (SE 1734-1741/1812-1819 AD), Obv: Srimanmani/puresvara Sri Mara/jit Singha Nripa/varasya On squae flan with cross at end. Rev: Srimanmanipure/svara Sri Marajit/ Singha Nripavarasya/Sake 1737. Only known Coin. Bose & Rhodes 32.
Fine+, Extremly Rare.
In 1812 AD, Chaurajit Singh's younger brother Marjit Singh sought help from the Burmese for ensuring the acquisition of the throne of Manipur,even agreeing to vassal status. Chaurajit was compelled to flee to Kachar,and Marjit became king, Although he agreed to vassal status, he ruled more or less indep[endently and struck a few gold and silver coins. in 1819 AD, Marjit offended the Burmese by refusing to attend the coronation ceremony of King Bagyidaw to pay homage, and a Burmese army invaded and expelled him to Kachar. The coin is the only Square coin known till date by N.Rhodes,listed in his catalouge. A great Rarity to collect.
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Rs. 1,75,000-2,00,000
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