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  Pulwar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A pulwar (also spelled pulouar) is a single handed curved sword from Afghanistan.
Taking many features from the swords of neighboring lands, a pulwar might be described as "an Afghani talwar ".
Most existing pulwar date back to the early 19th century, and sport blades that greatly resemble those of the Indian tulwars of that time.
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 Persepolis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Persepolis was an ancient capital of the Persian Empire, situated some 70 km northeast of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows into the Kur (Kyrus).
About 13 km NNE, on the opposite side of the Pulwar, rises a perpendicular wall of rock, in which four similar tombs are cut, at a considerable height from the bottom of the valley.
The unfinished one is perhaps that of Arses of Persia, who reigned at the longest two years, or, if not his, then that of Darius III (Codomannus), who is one of those whose bodies are said to have been brought "to the Persians."
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 PERSEPOLIS - LoveToKnow Article on PERSEPOLIS
N.N.E., on the opposite side of the Pulwar, rises a perpendicular wall of rock, in which four similar tombs are cut, at a considerable height from the bottom of the valley.
The modern Persians call this place Nakshi Rustam (" the picture of Rustam ") from the Sassanian reliefs beneath the opening, which they take to be a representation of the mythical hero Rustam.
Another small group of ruins in the same style is found at the village of H~jjibd, on the Pulwar, a good hours walk above Takhti Jamshid.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PE/PERSEPOLIS.htm   (1719 words)

  
 Persepolis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Persepolis was an ancient city of Persia, situated some 70 kmnortheast of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows intothe Kur (Kyrus).
About 13 km NNE, on the opposite side of the Pulwar, rises a perpendicular wallof rock, in which four similar tombs are cut, at a considerable height from the bottom of the valley.
The unfinished one is perhaps that of Arses, who reigned at the longest two years, or, if not his, then that of Darius III (Codomannus), who is one of those whose bodies are saidto have been brought "to the Persians."
www.therfcc.org /persepolis-15438.html   (2017 words)

  
 PERSEPOLIS - Online Information article about PERSEPOLIS
PERSEPOLIS, an ancient city of Persia, situated some 40 M. of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows into the Kur (Kyrus).
Behind Takhti Jamshid are three sepulchres hewn out of the rock in the hillside, the facades, one of which is incomplete, being richly ornamented with reliefs.
N.N.E., on the opposite side of the Pulwar, rises a perpendicular
encyclopedia.jrank.org /PER_PIG/PERSEPOLIS.html   (1751 words)

  
 Oriental-Arms: Good Old Afghan Pulwar Sword   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The ‘Pulwar’ is the Afghan relative of the Indian Tulwar.
Both may have similar blades but the Pulwar hilt is of very distinct shape, with down curving quillons.
This Pulwar comes with its original scabbard with steel tip and carrying rings.
www.oriental-arms.com /OA/items/001111.html   (91 words)

  
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Persepolis was an ancient city of Persia, situated some 70 km northeast of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows into the Kur (Kyrus).
The modern Persians call this place Nakshi Rustam ("the picture of Rustam") from the Sassanian reliefs beneath the opening, which they take to be a representation of the mythical hero Rustam.
The unfinished one is perhaps that of Arses, who reigned at the longest two years, or, if not his, then that of Darius III (Codomannus), who is one of those whose bodies are said to have been brought "to the Persians."
www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/p/pe/persepolis.html   (2093 words)

  
 Persepolis -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The modern Persians call this place (Click link for more info and facts about Naksh-i Rustam) Naksh-i Rustam ("the picture of Rustam") from the Sassanian reliefs beneath the opening, which they take to be a representation of the mythical hero Rustam.
The two completed graves behind Takhti Jamshid would then belong to (King of Persia who subdued numerous revolutions and made peace with Sparta (?-359 BC)) Artaxerxes II and (Click link for more info and facts about Artaxerxes III) Artaxerxes III.
These formed a single building, which was still intact 900 years ago, and was used as the ((Islam) a Muslim place of worship) mosque of the then existing city of Istakhr.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/P/Pe/Persepolis.htm   (2119 words)

  
 wiki/Talwar Definition / wiki/Talwar Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Like the shamshir, the blades and hilts of the talwar were often very ornate and featured carvings or gilding.
The talwar is often confused with the similar looking hybrid sword pulwar A pulwar (also spelled pulouar) is a single handed curved sword from Afghanistan.
Taking many features from the swords of neighboring lands, a pulwar might be described as "an Afghani talwar".
www.elresearch.com /wiki/Talwar   (1100 words)

  
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1782.—“To be sold, Three New Dacca Pulwars, 60 feet long, with Houses in the middle of each.”— India Gazette, Aug. 31.
There were so many budgerows and pulwars, that we had considerable difficulty to find a mooring place.”— Heber, ed.
1860.—“The Pulwar is a smaller description of native travelling boat, of neater build, and less rusticity of character, sometimes used by a single traveller of humble means, and at others serves as cook-boat and accommodation for servants accompanying one of the large kind of boats.
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Much of the country is absolutely without streams, and would be uninhabitable were it not for the _kanats_, or _karizes_, subterranean channels of spring-water, described at length in a former volume.
It receives, where it approaches nearest to Persepolis, the Pulwar or Kur-ab, a small stream coming from the north-east and flowing by the ruins of both Pasargadae and Persepolis.
The situation was a plain amid mountains, watered by small streams which found their way to a river of some size (the Pulwar) flowing at a little distance to the west.
www.gutenberg.org /files/16165/16165-8.txt   (19388 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Persepolis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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The Persian Empire is the name used to refer to a number of historic dynasties that have ruled the country of Persia (Iran).
He was the youngest son of King Artaxerxes III and was not expected to succeed to the throne of Persia.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Persepolis   (3320 words)

  
 Oriental-Arms: Fine Wootz (Damascus) Pulwar / Shamshir Sword
The Pulwar ’ is the Afghan relative of the Indian Tulwar.
The Pulwar hilt is of very distinct shape, with down curving quillons.
This one employs a real good old Persian Shamshir blade, forged from fine wootz (Damascus) steel.
www.oriental-arms.com /OA/items/001182.html   (110 words)

  
 Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Very Interesting Indian sword for discussion
One thing I cannot find corespondent are the unusual tholia (quillions) but our coleagues have seem to manage finding something similar even though without much data info, we see it is not an isolated case.
I am fascinated by their beauty as I`ve not seen them before and I would avoid categorise them as a variation of the down-pointed quillions of the pulwar (puloar) swords.
A good post with lots to learn from, proving that still there is so much to discover still...
www.vikingsword.com /vb/showpost.php?p=4160&postcount=20   (168 words)

  
 Persia [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
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Persepolis Alternate meanings: Persepolis (football), Persepolis (graphic novel) Persepolis was an ancient capital of the Persian Empire, situated some 70 km northeast of Shiraz, not far from where the small river Pulwar flows into the Kur (Kyrus)....
See also: List of Iran-related topics, List of Persia-related topics, History of Iran The history of Iran covers thousands of years, from the kingdom of Elam to the modern Islamic Republic of Iran.
www.wikimirror.com /Persia   (528 words)

  
 eHistory.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The rock-tombs-those carved in the hill-sides-are more elaborate by far than the one just described.
Four of this kind have been discovered in the face of the mountains skirting the valley of the Pulwar, and three have been found in the vicinity of Persepolis.
The hill-front selected by the builders was first hewn to a smooth surface.
www.ehistory.com /world/library/rid/001/0324.cfm   (602 words)

  
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Like the shamshir, the blades and hilts of the talwar were often very ornate and featured carvings or guilding.
The talwar is often confused with the similar looking hybrid sword pulwar of Afghanistan.
If you look at the picture below, you will notice the very distinct disc pomell, and short quillions
www.historic-swords.info /sword_types/talwar.htm   (279 words)

  
 Species Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Asia: endemic to River Kor, Gulf Coast in Iran.
Specimens from Pulwar River were caught on muddy bottom (mud 5-6 cm thick, below which is a stony bottom) with aquatic vegetation ( Juncus, Cyperus, Typha).
One specimen was caught in flowing water near the foot of a muddy bank at Kul River, near Darab (Ref. 33850).
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 Daily Excelsior.........State
Mr Chuni Lal Sought flood control measures in various areas of his constituency particularly near Aik Nallah in Sai area.
Mr Abdul Gani Malik demanded provision of relief, food, shulter and medicine to the people of Parankote, Pubee and Pulwar who have migrated to Reasi due to security threat.
Mr Tara Chand demanded to augument water supply in hilly areas of his constituency.
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 Night at Nuit Canada: Irish Druids and Old Irish Religions: Part II   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Masson assures us that tumuli invariably accompany Topes.
In Persia, Pulwar valley, is a stone tower 40 feet high, with a door 15 feet high, considered by Morier a fire-temple.
Under one stupa were found two stone vessels containing bones, pearls, and gold-leaf, under another, a sacred box.
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