2018-06-30 Sat

The pink city Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan; it was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the year 1728. Jaipur was a Princely State during the British rule in India; It was under the control of British’s from 1128 to 1947. Before British’s Jaipur was also ruled by the Mughals.

This Nazarana rupee, which weighs around 11.4g was issued by Ram Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur. Ram Singh II ruled Jaipur from 1835 until 1880 CE. He issued this coin in the name of Queen Victoria, in the year 1865 CE during the 30th year of his reign. The obverse of this coin is inscribed with the name of Queen Victoria, with the date 1865. The reverse of the coin is inscribed with the name and title of ‘Maharaja Ram Singh’ with Regnal year 30.

Image Courtesy: Oswal Antiques