Tipu Sultansfabled sword was found in the private bedchamber as it has now broken all auction records for an Indian object for Bonhams in London by fetching overGBP 14 millionat its Islamic and Indian Art sale this week. The sword from Tipu Sultans reign between 1782 and 1799, is described as a fine gold koftgari hilted steel sword referred to as sukhela, which is an emblem of authority.

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The sword was found in the private apartments of Tipu Sultan and the Army of the East India Company presented it to Major General David Baird as a token of their high esteem of his courage and conduct in the assault which resulted in the killing of Tipu Sultan.