Origins of the term 'pulwar' or Afghan tulwar.

Jens Nordlunde · 15th August 2010, 03:15 PM

I can't help you with a definition of the sword name pulwar, but a pulwar can also be a light flat-bottomed Indian river boat.

Andy Stevens · 23rd August 2010, 02:43 PM

Sorry for the slow reply gentlemen-just moved house and a bit all over the place at the moment. I did however today manage another conversation with my Afghan friend and he agreed that the term poular/pulwar is probably a localised varient of Tulwar-a term apparently well known by most Afghans. Interestingly, Farid was very surprised and pleased that so many people have such a deep interest in his countries history and culture. He has also very kindly offered to help with translation of any farsi/ pashtoon inscriptions.
Regards and thanks Andy

15th August 2010, 03:15 PM	#1
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I can't help you with a definition of the sword name pulwar, but a pulwar can also be a light flat-bottomed Indian river boat.

23rd August 2010, 02:43 PM	#2
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Sorry for the slow reply gentlemen-just moved house and a bit all over the place at the moment. I did however today manage another conversation with my Afghan friend and he agreed that the term poular/pulwar is probably a localised varient of Tulwar-a term apparently well known by most Afghans. Interestingly, Farid was very surprised and pleased that so many people have such a deep interest in his countries history and culture. He has also very kindly offered to help with translation of any farsi/ pashtoon inscriptions. Regards and thanks Andy