Dagger (Jamadhar)

Jamadhar is a traditional Indian dagger introduced by the Mughals. It was used as a thrusting weapon. This Jamadhar has a double-edged blade with a depression and three ribs. The ‘H'-shaped hilt is composed of two vertical strips and five horizontal rods in the center. The wooden sheath is encased in velvet.

Kind

artefact

Date

1600–1633 CE