Jul 24 2026 to Jul 24 2026 6 p.m.

Where

Atta Galatta

178, 5th Main Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038

Event Description

Paper Money of the Princely State of Hyderabad traces the history of the Osmania Sicca, the unique paper currency issued under the Nizams of Hyderabad. The book explores the evolution of the princely state's monetary system, the leadership of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the design and printing of the banknotes, and the role of the Fasli calendar in Hyderabad's financial administration.

Combining historical research with rare stories, the book also examines a dramatic shipwreck involving Hyderabad's currency, the annexation of the princely state in 1948, and the eventual transition from the Osmania Sicca to the Indian rupee, offering readers a compelling look at an often-overlooked chapter of India's monetary history.