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katana · 17th April 2010, 04:15 PM

I have often suggested that Sudan had strong trading affiliations with India. There seems to be a number of Indo-Persian inspired weapons in the Madhist armoury during the uprising. Or perhaps some Indian muslims joined the Madhist 'cause' .... Although the hilt seems to be of recent manufacture (AFAIK brass Tulwar hilts tend to be dated late 19th C onwards) The idea of a 'genuine' Tulwar hilted Kaskara/Takouba of the Madhist period seems a distinct possibillty .....well to me anyway

Regards David

17th April 2010, 04:15 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	I have often suggested that Sudan had strong trading affiliations with India. There seems to be a number of Indo-Persian inspired weapons in the Madhist armoury during the uprising. Or perhaps some Indian muslims joined the Madhist 'cause' .... Although the hilt seems to be of recent manufacture (AFAIK brass Tulwar hilts tend to be dated late 19th C onwards) The idea of a 'genuine' Tulwar hilted Kaskara/Takouba of the Madhist period seems a distinct possibillty .....well to me anyway Regards David Last edited by katana; 17th April 2010 at 07:20 PM.