The Magnificent Sword Of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (r. 1658-1707), मुगल सम्राट औरंगजेब की तलवार

06/07/2024 г. The watered steel blade of this sword has a gold-overlaid Persian inscription that reads: 'Alamgir padshah 24', suggesting that it was in the armoury of the Mughal emperor Alamgir, widely known by his name Aurangzeb. The number 24 would then indicate the regnal year, corresponding to 1680. The superior chiselled Arabic calligraphy at the forte of the blade, and the very fine dark watering of the steel, do suggest that it was made in the 17th century in a workshop supplying the Mughal court. However, the very poor calligraphy of the inscription claiming it was made for the emperor suggests this is a later addition added to enhance the value of the sword. It was formerly in the collection of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and was given to the museum by his descendant in 1964. #aurangzeb #mughal #sword #аурангзеб