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The Last King of Mysore
His Highness Sri Jaya Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur (1919-1974). The 25th and last Maharaja of the Princely State of Mysore (1940-1950). Wadiyar dynasty is the only Royal family from Mysore and belongs to the Lunar Dynasty. Founder and President of the World Hindu Council. He was an authority on Western Music. He signed the Instrument of Accession with the Dominion of India on the eve of India attaining Independence in August 1947. As the last King of Mysore, his demise brought an end to the 600 year regime of one of the longest reigning Indian ruling houses. The title page to his book DATTATREYA.” Printed in Gretat Britain, 1957 along with the next page, blank where the King has written in green ink “John D. Barrett Esq. With the author’s best wishes and in anticipation of meeting him in New York. Jaya Camaraje Wadiyar, March 20th 1957.” In fine condition along with a portrait of the king. A rather scarce autograph.........$295.00
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