(CNN) — The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, an 18th-century king famous for the commanding role he played in wars in southern India, has sold for £14 million ($17.4 million) at auction in London. The ...

Forged in Fire this week on History sees the finalists having to recreate the sacred but deadly talwar sword. Here we look back at the history of the blade and it’s significance. The talwar, which ...

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In a remarkable turn of events, a priceless piece of India’s royal history has finally returned home. The sword of Raghuji Bhonsle, a famous Maratha general who helped expand the Maratha empire in the ...

The Maharashtra government has successfully acquired the historic 'Raghuji Sword' for Rs 47.15 lakh. This centuries-old weapon belonged to Raje Raghuji Bhonsle, founder of the Nagpur's Bhonsle dynasty ...