Indian Tulwar-Hilted "Firangi" Swords

Indian Firangi long sword. The name Firangi (Foreigner) was given to these swords in the 17 Century, as they were mounted with European or otherwise foreign blades, (highly valued at the time). Some blades were locally made in the European style. The blades were mounted on the Khanda style hilt usually with the long spike extending from the pommel which allows the use of the sword as a two handed sword, or perhaps more likely used as a secondary weapon such as a "skull-crusher" pommel.
Occasionally these can be found mounted on Tulwar-style hilts.

Examples of Khanda-Hilted Hilted Firangi Swords

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