17th century. Udaipur form iron hilt with broad straight cross guard, long langets and peaked medial grip. Large circular pommel. 31 1/4" broad wedge section curved blade with long, very slightly raised false edge. Quite crisp with uniform scattered oxidation. Grip seam worn, damaged both sides. The sword of the Mogul cavalry which fought the Marathas, and later, supported the city states dissolved from the Empire.
