Age of indian sword?

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by Drabant1701

Can anyone date this sword? Is it called tulwar or talwar or may be somethimng else?

Hello, The blade looks old and i am pretty sure it is mechanical damask (first picture, back edge, close to the ricasso). I would say 19th century.

The hilt must not be new! This hilt was maybe repolished, i can see some corrosion on the outer diameter of the pommel.

Regards Roland