Bikaner

Kingdom of Bikaner

Independent Kingdom (1465-1576, 1947-1949), State within the Mughal Empire (1576-1818), Princely State of British India (1818-1947)

Location: Northwest India

Capital City: Bikaner

Government type: Monarchy

Main languages: Bagri, Hindustani

Main religions: Hinduism

Chronology

1465: Bikaner state established

1576: Maharaja enters into feudal relationship with the Mughals

1818: Accedes to British India

1949: Accedes to Independent India

Currency

Rupee (1748-1947)

Rupee 3 Pies = 1 Paisa • 4 Paisas = 1 Anna • 16 Annas = 1 Rupee

Coins from Bikaner in the collection

•1/4 Anna, 1895 (Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887-1943), copper, Calcutta mint, KM#71)