The rich history of Tipu Sultan's sword sold for Rs 140 crore
Tipu Sultan slept in a hammock suspended from the ceiling of his locked bedchamber with this sword by his side. Found in his private apartments after his defeat at the battle of Seringapatam in May 1799, it was also previously owned by Vijay Mallya and the descendants of Major General David Baird of the East India Company
Source: firstpost.com