SD224 Maratha Surai Khandar Sword
The Surai Khandar is a distinctive Maratha sword. Most examples feature a blade that starts straight for about two-thirds of its length before curving gently toward the tip. Fully curved variants, though rare, are known to exist in 19th-century.
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Description
Historical Origins of the Maratha Surai Khandar Sword
Blade Design & Classification
The SD224 Maratha Surai Khandar Sword is a distinctive Maratha sword. Most examples feature a blade that starts straight for about two-thirds of its length before curving gently toward the tip. Fully curved variants, though rare, are known to exist in 19th-century examples (Antique Swords). Another variant, the “Sosun Patta” style, includes an unusual inward edge and bulbous point—suggesting specialized or symbolic uses (Antique Swords).
Cultural and Martial Context
The term “Surai” refers to this specific curved design, while “Khandar” may denote its lineage or style lineage—perhaps linking to traditional khanda swords. Such swords reflected both functionality and ceremonial value, straddling the line between battlefield utility and symbolic ornamentation.
Material Craftsmanship
While historical swords often emerged from traditional Deccan or Rajput techniques, many Maratha swords—including pata and perhaps Surai Khandar—featured European-imported blades mounted with Indian-style hilts. This fusion highlighted the Maratha penchant for adopting and integrating foreign metallurgy into local martial traditions (Taylor & Francis Online).
Comparison to the Khanda
The khanda—a broad, double-edged, straight sword—served as a revered symbol and was used in ritual “last stand” scenarios. Though not identical to the Surai Khandar, both swords exemplify Maratha martial heritage in distinct yet complementary ways (Antique Swords, Godaji Jagtap Museum).
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