Shah Jahan's dagger among 400 Indian royal jewels up for New York auction

Shah Jahan's dagger among 400 Indian royal jewels up for New York auction The auction will showcase an 'unparalleled collection' of stunning jewels, diamonds, finest jewelled objects, gemstones, swords, daggers and decorative objects spanning over 500 years

Current Affairs: Almost 400 Indian imperial antiques - including a jewel encrusted sword handle of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala, regular pearl accessory having a place with Rajmata Gayatri Devi and a jade hilted blade of Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, would go under the mallet here one month from now.

The closeout titled 'Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence' and composed by the Christie's will grandstand an "unparalleled accumulation" of dazzling gems, precious

stones, best jeweled items, gemstones, swords, blades and enlivening articles traversing more than 500 years - from the Indian sovereignty and the Mughal time frame, the worldwide sales management firm said.

"This complete trove" will be offered in the milestone sell off on June 19, it said.

"Crossing more than 500 years of history and sovereign power on the subcontinent, 'Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence' recounts to the account of a consistent convention of support from the Mughal Empire to display day, with provenance including the regal and respectable groups of India," the Christie's said. Read More Business Standard