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  • Tipu Sultan's sword auctioned in London
  • Historic sword sold for 14 million pounds
  • Auction record for Indian, Islamic object

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

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

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.

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