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The ring was previously listed for sale by Christie's in 2012 but was then withdrawn from sale.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
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