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Princely States

Currency:INR Category:Coins & Paper Money / Indian Coins - Princely States Start Price:4,900.00 INR Estimated At:4,900.00 INR
Princely States
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Cannanore State, Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II (1191-1234 AH/1777–1819 AD), 1/5th Rupee, 2.30 grms,
AH1221, Very Fine+, Very Rare
Arakkal Beevi Junumabe II succeeded Ali Raja Kunhi Hamza II and faced colonial pressures, surrendering
Minicoy Island to the British in 1790. To strengthen her position, she arranged a marriage alliance with Tipu
Sultan’s son, though it remained unconsummated. Despite losses, she showed resilience and strategic
leadership during her reign.