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Subject arms and armour Level [40] File

71. Add Or 3777

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Add Or 3777
Title:
Shamshir (curved sword) of Muhammad Faiz Khan. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
‘Shamshir’ (curved sword) of Muhammad Faiz Khan. Length of sword 3 ft 2 ins. Sword inscribed in Urdu, Persian and Arabic: ‘This sword belongs to Mir Muhammad Faiz Khan. Their blessings encourage a brave khan so help us during the fight O ‘Ali!’ Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate’ . ‘ Fig.30;’ ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

72. Add Or 3778

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Add Or 3778
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
Scope & Content:
(a) ‘Talwar’ (sword) of Hukam Singh Bangeria with guarded hilt. Length 2 ft 9 ins. Sword inscribed in Gurumukhi:’ Hukam Singh Bangeria.’. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Plate X Fig.22’ (b) ‘Shamir’ (curved sword), possibly Persian. Length of sword 2 ft 6 ins. Sword inscribed in Persian: ‘The ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1905
Extent:
1 Item

73. Add Or 3779

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Add Or 3779
Title:
Various weapons. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
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(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

74. Add Or 3780

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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

75. Add Or 3781

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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

76. Add Or 3782

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Add Or 3782
Title:
Two swords. Artist(s): Brij Mohan Lal (fl. 1893-1905)
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(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

77. Add Or 3783

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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

78. 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

79. 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

80. 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

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