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Cheers erupted at Antiquorum Auctioneers when the hammer came down on the huge bid by liquor and airline baron Vijay Mallya.

"Basically he was bidding for the country," said Tony Bedi, who acted on behalf of Mallya to secure the revered independence leader's round glasses, worn leather sandals, pocket watch, plate and bowl.

Mallya "will take the items to India," Bedi said.

India had bitterly opposed the auction, insisting th
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