Inscribed battle-axe of Nadirshah

This personal battle axe belongs to Nadir Shah who invaded India and massacred Delhi in A.D. 1739. It is inscribed with verses from the holy Quran, Nadir Shah’s name and the title Sahib-i-Qiran. There are only three Sahib-i-Qirans in Mughal history namely Timur, Shah Jahan and Nadir-Shah. The inscription engraved in high relief on both sides of the blade and upon the socket in Persian language and Nastaliq script in gold plated. The octagonal handle is damascened in gold in floral and creeper design in teh-nishan style all over.