Beautiful sword Charles, nice to have an Indian marking on a (sunning) Turkish blade as well.
Your post coincides with some research I am doing in regards to the relationships with India and Turkey. Namely Hyderabad Royalty marrying Turkish royalty.
Pictured below is an image from the national Portrait Gallery, London. Pictured is Nawab Azam Jah, Prince of Berar (1907-1970), Son of the Nizam of Hyderabad, his wife, Princess Durruhsehvar, Princess of Berar (1914-2006), and the Princesses father, Caliph Abdulmecid Khan II of Turkey (1868-1944).
A friend recently told me about another recent Hyderabad/Turkish Royal marriage, but I am yet to chase that lead up.
Hope that is of some interest.
Kind Regards,
Runjeet
