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The display in this room is an introduction to one of
the world's best collections of Indian arms. The majority of the items
were made from Damask steel, which was invented in India. In the display-cases
you can see ritual axes used for making sacrifices, great swords for
fighting on elephant-back, shields made of steel and rhinoceros hide
and guns decorated with ornamental painting. Chakras - missile battle
disks decorated with an inscription extolling the righteous of the
Sikh religion - have no parallels in other countries. A unique exhibit
is a full set of dress armour that belonged to a noble Rajput warrior.
Interesting too are the carved ivory powder-horns and everyday metal
items (Bidri ware). |
