This mortar was cast in India in the late 18th century, possibly for Tipu Sultan (1753-1799), known as the Tiger of Mysore.
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It is a testament to the skill of the unknown founder, weighing in at around 2,540kg.#Artillery #Treasure pic.twitter.com/BcWu9AlJa3
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