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bhushan_lawate · 3rd November 2008, 04:23 AM

Hi all,

Marathas did have a very strong navy presence. So did the Siddhi's (who were originally from Africa and were working under the Mughals)

There are historical accounts of lot of naval wars fought between the forces of British, Portugese, Marathas and Siddhis.

I have personally seen and have had the rare privilege of handling the personal sword of the first Maratha Admiral, Kanhoji Angre (also known as Angria in the British Factory Records).

Interestingly the sword in discussion here is very similar except that the personal sword of Angre has three fullers and a normal tulwar hilt. It also has some star shaped marks on the blade near the spine. It does not have a T shaped back but has a thick spine for reinforcement.

We cannot rule out the possibility of this sword being a naval sword.

Regards,
Bhushan.

http://indiannavy.nic.in/history.htm

P.S.: The Angre descendants are still living off the coast of Mumbai, India on a beach town called Alibaug. It is at their ancestral home in Alibaug the Famous Angre sword sits proudly in the Altar and is worshiped on auspicious days.

3rd November 2008, 04:23 AM	#6
bhushan_lawate Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: India Posts: 77	Hi all, Marathas did have a very strong navy presence. So did the Siddhi's (who were originally from Africa and were working under the Mughals) There are historical accounts of lot of naval wars fought between the forces of British, Portugese, Marathas and Siddhis. I have personally seen and have had the rare privilege of handling the personal sword of the first Maratha Admiral, Kanhoji Angre (also known as Angria in the British Factory Records). Interestingly the sword in discussion here is very similar except that the personal sword of Angre has three fullers and a normal tulwar hilt. It also has some star shaped marks on the blade near the spine. It does not have a T shaped back but has a thick spine for reinforcement. We cannot rule out the possibility of this sword being a naval sword. Regards, Bhushan. http://indiannavy.nic.in/history.htm P.S.: The Angre descendants are still living off the coast of Mumbai, India on a beach town called Alibaug. It is at their ancestral home in Alibaug the Famous Angre sword sits proudly in the Altar and is worshiped on auspicious days.