A gem-encrusted gold finial from the octagonal golden throne of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, has been auctioned for 3,89,600 pounds, auctioneers Bonhams has said. LONDON: A gem-encrusted gold ...

LONDON: A gold tiger head, which once belonged to the throne of Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan in 18th century India, was on Friday placed under a temporary export bar in an attempt to find a United ...

A day later, on October 7, the second finial from Tipu Sultan's famous octagonal golden throne went under the hammer at Bonhams Indian and Islamic Art sale. Inclusive of buyer's premium, ...

Fewer Kolkatans, however, are likely to be aware that Tipu’s legacy is equally alive and kicking in distant England. If there is one personality from the Raj that captivates the English, it is the ...

In 2021, the UK government issued a temporary export ban on a tiger’s head finial from Tipu Sultan’s throne, looted after the same defeat, describing it as “an important symbolic object in ...

"Tipu Sultan's golden and bejewelled throne (c.1787-93) was broken up by the British army's Prize Agents after Tipu's defeat and death in defence of his capital, Seringapatam, in 1799.