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Reference: KM-13. Denomination: 1 Paisa Mint Year: not dated (ca. 1870) Condition: Crudely struck, dark oxidation deposits and minor corrosion, otherwise VF/F+ Ruler: Lakshman Singh (1844-1905 AD)   Weight: 13.46gm Material: Copper Diameter: 22mm

Obverse: Samba (a name of Shiva) within inner circle. Legend around.

Reverse: Samba (a name of Shiva) within inner circle. Legend around.

Banswara State was a princely state in India during the British Raj. It was located in what is today the state of Rajasthan. The rulers belonged to the Sisodia clan. Banswara State was founded in 1527. Banswara was established by Udai Singh, the ruler of Bagar as a domain for his son Jagmal Singh. In 1949 Banswara was merged into the Indian Union.