Pudukkottai

Kingdom of Pudukkottai (1680-1806), Pudukkottai State (1806-1948)

Tamil Kingdom (1680-1806), Princely State of British India (1806-1948)

Location: South India

Capital City: Pudukkottai

Government type: Monarchy

Main languages: Tamil

Main religions: Hinduism

Chronology

1680: Pudukkottai independent from Madurai

1763: British Protectorate

1806: Accedes to India as a Princely State

1947-1948: Independence briefly restored before joining India

Currency

Großpfennig (1273-1347)

1 Rupee = 20 Kasu

Coins from Pudukkottai in the collection

•1 Kasu, Raja Martanda Bhairava (1886-1928) (copper, Calcutta and Heaton (Birmingham) Mints, KM#6)