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)