INDOPERSIAN TWO HAND SWORD KHONDA, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

Iron hilt of Hindu form with figure eight guard and ridged tapered knuckle bow. Curved back spur for two hand grip. As with the European hand and a half sword, these were used both with one and two hand grips. The back spur could also parry an attack (sword cut) when the blade was out of position. Iron grip lacks its leather and cloth wrap. Uniform medium brown rusting to the hilt. 28 ¼” curved broad fullered blade. Uniform brown patina to the hilt. Blade with wear and isolated oxidation. An ancient form, khandas were widely used in central and north India by both Rajputs and Mahrattas.