Well, since no one else responded I'll give it a go. It looks Indian or Indo-persian to me, and I believe its called a "tabar"
http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=1096
Based on the limited photo, the koftgari looks similar to a nagan sword I have, so late 19th - ealry 20th?
Should be enough for you to know where to look for more info anyway!
--Radleigh