Massive Indian Khanda Hilted Firangi

Jens Nordlunde · 8th August 2020, 09:19 PM

Jain - meaning yes and no. In almost all the states of India there are stories of gigant warriors. Just think of Anup Sing's brother from Bikaner, who had to get weapons especially made for him.

Kmaddock · 9th August 2020, 10:15 AM

Thanks for comments
would anyone have an opinion on age of the sword?
Regards
Ken

Nihl · 9th August 2020, 09:05 PM

In regards to the age, based on the simplicity of the hilt design alone I would guess that it's from the 18th century. Based on the very odd (almost completely idiosyncratic) short and stubby pommel spike, however, I would give it a later date, like being from the 17th or even 16th century (this given that khanda/firangi hilts with atypical pommel spike designs seem to be more common in earlier periods than later ones).

Are there any decorations/carvings remaining on the hilt? Older hilts (at least in south/central India - where this sword is likely from) tend to have more designs engraved/carved/chiseled into them, where as later ones were more simplistic in nature.

Overall though I would say it's likely 17th century.

8th August 2020, 09:19 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,713	Jain - meaning yes and no. In almost all the states of India there are stories of gigant warriors. Just think of Anup Sing's brother from Bikaner, who had to get weapons especially made for him.

9th August 2020, 10:15 AM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 533	Thanks for comments would anyone have an opinion on age of the sword? Regards Ken

9th August 2020, 09:05 PM	#3
Nihl Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 87	In regards to the age, based on the simplicity of the hilt design alone I would guess that it's from the 18th century. Based on the very odd (almost completely idiosyncratic) short and stubby pommel spike, however, I would give it a later date, like being from the 17th or even 16th century (this given that khanda/firangi hilts with atypical pommel spike designs seem to be more common in earlier periods than later ones). Are there any decorations/carvings remaining on the hilt? Older hilts (at least in south/central India - where this sword is likely from) tend to have more designs engraved/carved/chiseled into them, where as later ones were more simplistic in nature. Overall though I would say it's likely 17th century.