Tipu's ring with Ram inscription sold at Christie's to undisclosed bidder

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 Photo: Tipu's ring with Ram inscription sold at Christie's to undisclosed bidder A ring belonging to an 18th Century Indian ruler has been sold at an auction in London amid criticism from heritage groups. The jewelled golden 41.2 grams ring was sold to an undisclosed bidder for almost ten times its estimated price in 145,000 ponds by Christie's auction house. It belonged to Tipu Sultan, a Muslim king, and is notable because it was inscribed with the name of the Hindu God Ram in raised Devenagri script which shows that the king was more sympathetic to Hindus than previously thought.Tipu Sultan is best known for fighting against British rule in India. The ring is thought to have been taken from him by a British General as he lay dead.

A ring belonging to an 18th Century  Indian ruler has been sold at an auction in London amid criticism from heritage groups.
The jewelled golden 41.2 grams ring was sold to an undisclosed bidder for almost ten times its estimated price in 145,000 ponds by Christie's auction house. It belonged to Tipu Sultan, a Muslim king, and is notable because it was inscribed with the name of the Hindu God Ram in raised Devenagri script which shows that the king was more sympathetic to Hindus than previously thought.Tipu Sultan is best known for fighting against British rule in India. The ring is thought to have been taken from him by a British General as he lay dead.

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