An extraordinary tulwar from the property of the Emperor Jahangir (1569 – 1627) dating: first quarter of the 17th Century provenance: India Moghul, Flat, curved, single-edged 'laddered' (or Kirk Narduban) blade made of wonderful damask crafted with oblique Muhammad's ladders (a technique much rarer than the traditional one); some areas with pitting. A golden cartouche with the inscription in Arabic 'Shehanshah Jahangir Sunh' and date 1012 at the center of the right side. The base of the blade is obliquely engraved with 'Bandah e Shah Wiltyat Esfahani', two other cartouches decorated with golden floral motifs and a third cartouche on the opposite side. Beautiful iron hilt finely decorated with yellow-gold inlaid floral inscriptions (some missing parts). Signed 'Sarkar Nawab Yunsen Muhammad Khan' under one quillon. An important weapon belonging to a 17th-century emperor. The cartouche at the center of the blade bears the name of the famous Mughal emperor, and the word 'Shehanshah' translates into 'King of Kings' or 'Emperor.' The date is difficult to interpret; it can be read as 1261 or 1012, but only the latter option is consistent with the other elements. The inscription near the forte refers to the city of Isfahan, renowned for its damask blades. Lastly, the inscription on the hilt likely indicates the name of the commissioner. 'Sarkar' and 'Nawab' are significant noble titles.A beautiful weapon of great historical importance. length 91.5 cm.