Delhi and Lahore most likely. Lahore had enameling on hilts more prevalent.
Example 1 is a Mughal tulwar with diaper pattern gold koftgari, note langet form.
#2 is a Rajput tulwar, regarded as Udaipur (Rajasthan) hilt form (Pant).
Note the squared langets which seem unique to these types.
As I say, it is hard to define geographically as the tulwar is a broadly familiar form exclusive to India,primarily in the north, with obvious exceptions.
The blade on this is most attractive and appears of Persian trade blade style of late 18th century into 19th, and with notable yelman which lent to Ottoman favor. While Persia was of course one of the most prevalent influences in Mughal courts, the Ottoman element was also present.
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