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The firangi (; derived from the Arabic term (al- faranji) for a Western European [a "Frank"]), (Marathi:फिरंगाना) was an Indian sword type which used blades manufactured in Western Europe and imported by the Portuguese, or made locally in imitation of European blades.

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  • Firangi (sword)
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  • The firangi (; derived from the Arabic term (al- faranji) for a Western European [a "Frank"]), (Marathi:फिरंगाना) was an Indian sword type which used blades manufactured in Western Europe and imported by the Portuguese, or made locally in imitation of European blades.
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is bladed
  • yes
Origin
  • India
Name
  • Firangi
Type
Caption
  • Maratha Peshwa Bajirao, wielding a firangi sword.
Used by
  • The Mughals, Rajputs, Marathas, Sikhs and others
blade type
  • Double-edged or single-edged, straight bladed, pointed tip.
production date
  • c. 1500 to present
abstract
  • The firangi (; derived from the Arabic term (al- faranji) for a Western European [a "Frank"]), (Marathi:फिरंगाना) was an Indian sword type which used blades manufactured in Western Europe and imported by the Portuguese, or made locally in imitation of European blades.
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