Indian Zirah bhonk for comment

ariel · 2nd February 2016, 11:01 AM

That's exactly what I had in mind:-)
Not necessarily Central Asian in its immediate origin, but that's where Mughals came from, just like Seljuks.

Battara · 2nd February 2016, 04:37 PM

I noticed that the inscription is etched into the wootz blade.

You could be on to something regarding the "ears".

2nd February 2016, 11:01 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	That's exactly what I had in mind:-) Not necessarily Central Asian in its immediate origin, but that's where Mughals came from, just like Seljuks.

2nd February 2016, 04:37 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I noticed that the inscription is etched into the wootz blade. You could be on to something regarding the "ears".