Samsher (Sword)

Samsher is another name for sword Sharp edged weapons but not mightier than words Old kings and chieftains used along with war lords Protective arm length weapon carried by soldiers on board Whoever had weapons carried the field Surrendered all kings and great influence yield Such was weapon and matter of great pride Always visible on waist and can’t hide Easy to defend and easy to maneuver Straight into action without finding cover Body art and activeness always had upper hand Some times enemies turned tactics and became friends Only one sword became famous in entire world history Tipu (name) Sultan (ruler) had shining past with glory Not only British but French too had to make the way His sword ruled the land and complete sway Anybody may question what specialty the weapon had? It was given to him by another sultan Hyder Ali as dad The legend reveled it had magic touch given by goddess He was benevolent ruler and had always shining success Luck may not favour all the time to come Tipu too had feared and ready to welcome Waged heroic struggle with all his efforts No help could reach him through his ports He had his downfall and was beheaded All rulers did not unite and territory conceded It was lone freedom struggle for unity preservation Nothing could be achieved even with prevention His sword was taken away and kept in museum All efforts to bring it back failed and kept mum Alas! Efforts of one wealthy and businessman restored Sword is back home with its past glory and adored