Persian inscription- Late 18th century Shamshir

[Jens Nordlunde]

Now you are into a discussion where, few or any can follow you, so please tell us in which language it is, and from which area.

[ariel]

As per Elgood’s text in the Jodhpur book, names ending in “- rao” or starting in “khan-“ are seen among Rajastani inscriptions. And the overall style of decoration would fit. In short, I doubt Deccani attribution.

[kwiatek]

I wouldn’t suggest this was Deccani. Just that owner’s first name may have been “Khanderao” or a variant on it, though I may be wrong. The most famous Khanderaos were the Maratha ruler Khanderao Gaekwad of Baroda in Gujarat and Apa Khanderao, the Maratha general who under the Scindias of Gwalior took quite a bit of North India including Haryana. As I say though, late Indian inscriptions are not my forte and I can ask someone I know who specializes in them

[Jens Nordlunde]

Ok the language/inscription are important, but have any one taken an interest in the decoration?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

In support please see http://sikhmuseum.com/nishan/weapons/tulwar.html