Indian short sabers

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Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

Very nice examples all.

Somewhere in the dim and dusty, I recall shorter swords being carried whilst hunting. I can't place any references though, and these blades look designed for serious work.
Also I recall in a vague way, swords of differing length being carried by individuals. Again, can't at present think of any reference.

Thanks! I also like them :-)))))


My recollection that Indian hunting swords were just garden variety tulwars, only with hunting scenes incised or etched on the blade. There are quite a lot of old Mughal miniatures with hunting scenes: all hunters are on the horseback and carry " tulwar shikargar". Never saw a short sword in that context. If you manage to extract your info from the " dim and dusty" :-), please let me know, I will be very grateful.