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The Defeat of Sultan Tipu
by Marquis Cornwallis 1792, bronze medal by Conrad Küchler Obv: Uniformed bust of Cornwallis left Rev: Cornwallis receives Tipu’s
sons as hostages, delivered by Gullam Ally Beg Condition: Very fine, obverse better; Diameter:
48mm References: BHM 363; BHIM 792.1.1; E 845; DF 243.2 Notes: The defeat of Sultan Tipu
of Mysore (India) in 1792 by Lord Cornwallis, was
secured by the surrender of his two sons into captivity. However the peace
was only temporary, and the Sultan died in his fortress at the Battle of Seringapatam in 1799 Price
£350 |
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