Firangi (sword)
The firangi (/fəˈrɪŋɡiː/; derived from the Arabic term (al- faranji) for a Western European [a "Frank"]) was an Indian sword type which used blades manufactured in Western Europe, particularly Solingen, and imported by the Portuguese, or made locally in imitation of European blades.
| Firangi | |
|---|---|
Maratha Peshwa Bajirao, wielding a firangi sword. | |
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | The Mughals, Rajputs, Marathas, Sikhs and others |
| Production history | |
| Produced | c. 1500 to present |
| Specifications | |
| Blade length | 89 to 96 cm (35 to 38 in) |
| Blade type | Double-edged or single-edged, straight bladed, pointed tip. |
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