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    1846 (Sept 9): Historic document with circular seal of King Rajendra struck in bright red, with reverse showing signatures of members of the Government including the Prime Minister Gagan Singh (the Queen's lover) and of Jang Bahadur. Just days after this document was signed, on September 15, 1846 the Queen ordered Jang Bahadur to kill 55 high ranking Officials: the "Kot Massacre". Three days later Jang Bahadur was appointed Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister of Nepal; King Rajendra's throne being usurped by his son Surendra in 1848.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF