Zalim Singh (AD 1876-1896), Silver, 11.18 g, 29 mm, Nazarana Rupee, New Madan Shahi series, in the name of Queen Victoria, VS 1915 frozen (AD 1879), RY 21 (KM 6). Small flan type with frozen Vikram Samvat 1915. Complete legend within dotted border. Minor scratch lines across obv, else About Extremely Fine, Very Rare.
Zalim Singh had a strained relationship with the British and was deposed in 1886 on account of maladministration following which the State came under the administration of the British Resident. He went on to live in Benaras on a pension and refused to name his successor following which the State was divided. Jhalawar was a 13 Gun Salute State under the British and post independence, the Maharaja was eligible for a privy purse of Rs. 1.35 Lacs per annum.
