A group called the Tipu Sultan United Front had urged the Indian government to take steps to help prevent the sale of this ring as it is a piece of history.
The group also said that if the ring has been put up for auction, Indian philanthropists should have been encouraged to purchase it on behalf of the country.
The ring was previously listed for sale by Christie's in 2012 but was then withdrawn from sale.
Tipu Sultan (Nov 20, 1750-May 4, 1799), also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was a scholar, soldier and poet.
He was the eldest son of Sultan Hyder Ali of Mysore.
Tipu Sultan's ring auctioned in London
London: A ring belonging to 18th century ruler of Mysore Tipu Sultan has been auctioned in London amidst a controversy over the piece of jewellery, a media report said Friday.The jewelled ring is inscribed with
Read all the Breaking News Live on indiatvnews.com and Get Latest English News & Updates from World
Advertisement
Advertisement
-
Will another flash flood hit Nepal? China warns barrier lake could breach in next three days
-
Earthquake or dam collapse? Blame game between Nepal and China over what caused the flash floods
-
Hindu body reminds Mamdani to 'uphold sworn duty to protect' ahead of Mohan Bhagwat's New York event
-
Aerial footage shows scale of devastation in Nepal after flash floods claim over 170 lives
-
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei isn't dead, but 'very seriously wounded' as Iran war drags on
Top News
-
Pak deployed spies, activated sleeper cells to find S-400 systems during Op Sindoor: Air Marshal
-
Will another flash flood hit Nepal? China warns barrier lake could breach in next three days
-
How much did India's defence production and exports surge since 2014? Rajnath Singh reveals
-
Anupam Kher prays for Nepal amid devastating floods: 'I feel such helplessness…'
Advertisement
Advertisement