Forgeries

1883

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1898

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1898

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1898

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1898

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1894

Paris Forgeries

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1894

Paris Forgeries

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Faridkot was a Sikh princely state. The region was ruled over by the Bat Sikh Brar dynasty, and rulers achieved prominence within the Mughal Empire. After disputes among family members, Hamir Singh became the first autonomous chief of Faridkot in 1763. A neighboring Sikh empire seized the territory in 1803, but the British forced return to the previous ruler in 1807, as they established hegemony over the area. In 1845, the prince supported the British against the Sikhs, and was rewarded with additional territory. Again, the rulers supported the British during the Indian Mutiny of 1857.

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India Princely state

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India Princely State

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India Princely States

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1860-1880

Bogus Stamp, produced by Boston Gang of Forgers

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1860-1880

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1885

Post Office Facsimile

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1887

Post Office Facsimile

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1889

Post Ofice Facsimile

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1889

Post Office Facsimile

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