Talwar
Type of sword from the Indian subcontinent / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about a type of sword. For other uses, see Talwar (disambiguation).
The talwar (pronounced [t̪əlʋaːr]), also spelled talwaar and tulwar, is a type of curved sword or sabre from the Indian subcontinent.[1]
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Talwar | |
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Type | Sword |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
Production history | |
Produced | Early types from c. 1300, the classic form from c. 1500 to present (mostly within the Mughal Empire) |
Specifications | |
Blade type | Single-edged, curved bladed, pointed tip. |
Hilt type | Unique Indian "disc hilt" |
Scabbard/sheath | Leather- or cloth-covered wood and same with metal mounts, all metal- and leather-covered metal |
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