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Mughal religious palm shape with engraved floral and tendril The paint can not be seen in certain veins of the inlay work due to the period. In olden times, this Trident had a solid wooden pole attached to the lower portion, which was about 7 to 8 feet long. A Trishul is known as a trident in English. Trishul is widely regarded as weapon of Lord Shiva (Indian God). The most famous depiction of a trident is that of Shiva, a major deity of Hinduism, who is always seen carrying it. A warrior who walked in the front line with the Trident held upright so that Lord Shiva could protect the whole army from any injuries & casualties during the war. This Trident was supposed to be a symbol of spiritual power of Lord Shiva.
In case of emergency, this could this as a spear also to protect the king. Before going for war, this Trident was blessed spiritually by the high priests of the king's court with very powerful chanting. Dimensions: Height 12 inches (30.48 CM) X Width
