5 Cash - Krishna Raja Wodeyar III 1834-1843

Weight

2.14 g

Diameter

13 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Copper

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Plain

Technique

NA

Front design

NA

Back design

Legend in Urdu ' Krishna, zarb Mahisur'. Denomination in English to the left

Year of Minting

1834-1843

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

NA

Inscriptions

Obverse: 1834 Reverse: 5

Context

- Krishnaraja Wadiyar III, was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Mysore in India. Also known as Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar, he belonged to the Wadiyar dynasty and ruled his state for nearly seventy years, from 30 June 1799 to 19 October 1831. He is known for his contribution and patronage to different arts and music during his reign. He was succeeded by his adopted son, Chamarajendra Wadiyar X. Reign: 30 June 1799 – 19 October 1831 (Under British Rule), 1831 – 1868 (Titular monarchy) Coronation: 30 June 1799, Royal Palace, Mysore Predecessor: Chamaraja Wadiyar VIII 1772–1776 (Under Hyder Ali), under Tipu Sultan1782 – 1799 Successor: Chamarajendra Wadiyar X Born: 14 July 1794, Royal Palace@ Srirangapatna (now extinct) Died: 27 March 1868, Royal Palace, Mysore Issue: Chamarajendra Wodeyar X (adopted) House: Wadiyar dynasty Father: Chamaraja Wadiyar IX Mother: Maharani Kempa Nanja Ammani Avaru Religion: Hindu - Note: Struck at the Bangalore subsidiary mint facility

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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