Shamshir vs. Talwar — What's the Difference?

A shamshir (Persian: شمشیر‎) is a type of Persian/Iranian sword with a radical curve. The name is derived from the shamshīr, which means "sword" in the Persian language.

The talwar (pronounced [t̪əlʋaːr]), also spelled talwaar and tulwar, is a type of curved sword or sabre from the Indian subcontinent.

A Persian curved blade without a pommel.

Alternative spelling of tulwar