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Originally Posted by ariel
Well, let's not exaggerate:-)
This is a ceremonial weapon 19-20 century...
...likely it is a purely decorative piece .... that was thought to be used for arming retinues of Rajahs attending Delhi Durbars in an attempt to look colorful and lavish.
And I agree with Timo: more likely Bengal.
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As I remember the rulers of Bengal were muslims. I do not think that on the Durbar of Bengal court such the Hindu weapon could be used. It is just the unjustified fantasies which lead to false conclusions.