Origins of Kilij

Alina · 14th March 2007, 10:21 PM

To propose my own theory for the development of the kilic, I think it came from the Mongols, through the Persians, and then on to the Ottomans and Mamluks. Here are a couple of miniatures which support this view.

14th century Mongol painting. The man's sword is a bit tough to see, but note the yelman:

14th century Persian battle scene. Note the very bottom of the image, there is a curved sword with a yelman:

Persian battle scene from 1314. Note the curved sword, but without a yelman this time:

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14th March 2007, 10:21 PM	#8
Alina Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 7	To propose my own theory for the development of the kilic, I think it came from the Mongols, through the Persians, and then on to the Ottomans and Mamluks. Here are a couple of miniatures which support this view. 14th century Mongol painting. The man's sword is a bit tough to see, but note the yelman: 14th century Persian battle scene. Note the very bottom of the image, there is a curved sword with a yelman: Persian battle scene from 1314. Note the curved sword, but without a yelman this time: