South Indian could be Deccan 17th century.
Let me add, I find it is a nice katar, and in a very good condition.
Is the blad of wootz?
I seldom like to judge weapons from pictures only, but I am glad to say, that the quality of the pictures on this forum, lately have impoved quite a bit, to the benefit of all the users of this forum. The pictures of this katar are exelent.
The pictures of this katar are very well made/taken - whatever:-).
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