Nripendranarayana

Among the all later rulers, Nripendranarayana is regarded as the architect of modern Coochbehar. He had initiated various plan and projects for the all-round development of the kingdom. He married Suniti devi, daughter of Brahma reformer Keshab Chandra Sen. Both the Maharaja and Maharani were great patron of modern learning.

Rules

AD 1863-1911

Half Tanka

Śrī Śrī/ Śiva Charana/ Kamala Madhu/ Karasya

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Sk 354

Machine-struck presentation silver ½ rupee, Obv: Crude version of
Śrī Śrī/ Śiva Charana/ Kamala Madhu/ Karasya in square, with arabesques around.
Rev. Legend Śrī Śrī/ Nripendra Nārāyana/ Bhup/ San 354 Sake
Year : 354
Diameter: 20mm
Weight : 4.29gm
Mint Mark :

The tradition of striking coins continued into the twentieth century by Rajendranarayana and Jitendranarayana. Although their coins were struck by the Calcutta goldsmith Girish, as were struck by Jagatdipendranarayana, on his accession in 1922. These ceremonial issues were purely symbolic in demonstrating that the Maharaja still retained the right to strike his own coins, in spite of the fact that the he was not allowed to circulate them. This right was jealously guarded and exercised until the State was merged with Independent India on 12th September 1949.