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Emanuel · 6th January 2010, 06:17 PM

Hi Rick,

Gorgeous tulwar! If the koftgari and date inscription are original, then this would nicely date this particular type of hilt to at least the late 18th century.

Did anything worthy of commemoration happen in India in 1798? All I can think of is the fall of Tipu Sultan

Furthermore, where in India would classical Sankrit still be used by the 19th century?

Regards,
Emanuel

6th January 2010, 06:17 PM	#7
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Rick, Gorgeous tulwar! If the koftgari and date inscription are original, then this would nicely date this particular type of hilt to at least the late 18th century. Did anything worthy of commemoration happen in India in 1798? All I can think of is the fall of Tipu Sultan Furthermore, where in India would classical Sankrit still be used by the 19th century? Regards, Emanuel