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Auction: 13019 - North East Indian Coins from the Nicholas Rhodes Collection
Lot: 512

Garhwal, Gorkha occupation, Timashas (2), in the names of Shah 'Alam II and Girvan Yuddha, one dated "66", the other, undated, with a katar on one side and a trident on the other (RGV. 1378, 1380), some flatness, as usual, very fine, scarce (2)

The Gorkhas invaded Garhwal in 1791, having previously subdued Kumaon. They did, not however capture Śrinagar and were forced to return home at the news of a Chinese invasion of Nepal. They did, however, get a treaty agreed with Parduman for an annual tribute to be paid to them. Twelve years later, in 1803, they invaded again, and this time, successfully, occupying Śrinagar without difficulty. Their twelve-year rule became infamous for its tyranny until Garhwal was annexed by the British. Timashas continued to be struck firstly in the names of Shah 'Alam II and Girvan Yuddha, then Muhammad Akbar II and Girvan Yuddha, and then in the name of Giran Yuddha alone.

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