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INDIA, Independent States. Mysore. Haidar Ali (1761-1782) Æ Paisa ND. Choice VF, scarce

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INDIA, Independent States. Mysore. Haidar Ali  (1761-1782) Æ Paisa ND. Choice VF, scarce
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Country India. Mysore Province.

Reign Haidar Ali (1761-1782)
Denomination AE Paisa
Date Struck ND
Mint Balhari
Obv: Elephant advancing right
Rev: Mint and date formula.
Weight 12.48 gm
Diameter 22 mm thick
Reference Mitch#978
Grade Choice VF, better then picture in real, scarce early type

Historical Info:
Haidar Ali Khan was of a family Muslim adventurers who, along with his brother, took service with the kingdom of Mysore in the 1740’s. The brothers introduced European technology to the native forces, fielding the first artillery corps for an Indian army. By 1762 the nominal ruler of Mysore, Krishnaraja II Wodeyar was a mere figurehead, with Haidar and his son Tipu in total control of the kingdom, and set on a career of expansion. Haidar defeated Mysore’s ancient enemies the Marathas and captured Kalikut, but his expansionist plans eventually concerned the British, and his final campaign to capture Madras from them ended in failure. Haidar and his son son would eventually engage the British in four separate wars, in the fiercest challenge to British rule on the sub-continent.