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Container Reference (shelfmark) Add Or 3769-3797 Level [40] File

11. Add Or 3779

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Add Or 3779
Title:
Various weapons. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Khanda ara’ (bifurcated broad sword) of Guru Govind Singh. Length 3 ft. Sword inscribed in Gurumukhi and Sanskrit with prayers to the Devi and: ‘There is one God whose knowledge is the gift of sat guru alone.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate X. Fig.3.’ Note: See letter from Brij Mohan...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

12. Add Or 3780

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3780
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of Mehr Singh. Length of sword 3 ft. Inlaid steel. Inscribed in Gurumukhi:’ May the timeless one be praised Mehr Singh.’. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XI. Fig.23.’ (b) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of Ram Singh. Inlaid steel handle. Length 2 ft 10 ins. Inscribed in Gurumukhi:’...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

13. Add Or 3781

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3781
Title:
Dagger and swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Sosan kata’ (long dagger) with recorded blade and jade hilt. Length 1 ft 9 ins. Bears an embossed lion of the Devi and inscribed in Hindi: ‘The lion of Durga.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XII. Fig.48.’ (b) Straight sword of Maharaja Rajendra Singh. ‘Shamshir’ type hilt in ivory wit...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

14. Add Or 3782

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3782
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) Straight bladed sword of Shah Nawaz Khan, Wazir of Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur). Talwar hilt. Length of sword 3 ft. Sword inscribed in Persian: ‘Khasa-i Angrez (Devourer of the foreigner?) Shah Nawaz Khan.’. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XV. Fig.28.’ (b) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of Sodhi Bi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

15. Add Or 3783

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3783
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Shamshir’ (curved sword) with steel inlaid hilt. Length 2 ft 5 ins. Sword inscribed in Persian: ‘May the timeless one be praised. The deathless being protects us.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate X. Fig.46.’ (b) ‘Tegha’ (broad curved sword) of Shri Guru Sahib. Gilt hilt. Embossed seal...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

16. Add Or 3784

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3784
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Tegha’ (broad curved sword). Length of sword 3 ft. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XI. Fig.44.’ (b) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of ‘Abdul Majid Khan Bahadur’. ‘Success from God His victory is near. God is our supporter and protector. Protect us O God against our oppressors. There is no warrior bu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

17. Add Or 3785

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3785
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Kashmir (1846-57). Steel inlaid hilt. Length of sword 2 ft 10 ins. Inscribed in Gurumukhi: ‘May the timeless one protect us.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XII. Fig.14.’ (b)’ Talwar Zulfiqarni’ (like the two bladed sword of ‘Ali). Silver in...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

18. Add Or 3786

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3786
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Talwar’ (sword). Length 2 ft 9 ins. Inscribed in Persian: ‘O Allah! Help us brave men perform brave deeds by the help of Allah. There is no sword but Zulfiqar. Blessings of ‘Ali. A brave man is a wonderful thing. He is comparable for he endures severe hardships and suffers grief like the ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

19. Add Or 3787

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3787
Title:
Two shamshirs. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Shamshir’ (curved sword) of Shah ‘Abbas of Persia (1587-1629). Length of sword 3 ft 4 ins. Sword inscribed in Persian: ‘I Abbas King of Persia. Made by Asad Ullah.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XX Fig.19’ (See also 3788b). (b) ‘Shamshir’ (curved sword) with bone hilt. Length of sw...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

20. Add Or 3788

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3788
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of the Emperor Ahmad Shah (1748-54). Inlaid silver hilt. Length of sword 3 ft. Sword inscribed in Urdu and Arabic: ‘Ahmad Shah Padshah Bahadur. The duty of a king is to spread the light so his swords are shinging.’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate XX. Fig.18.’ (b) ‘Sham...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

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