Why was Tipu Sultan sword special? Share with your friends Share 2 P. Sujatha answered this Please refer the following link https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/a-few-years-ago-vijay-mallya-bought-tipu-sultans-sword-at-a/from-trade-to-territory/5830220 0 View Full Answer Mohammed Farooq answered this Tipu Sultans sword was special becauseit was made from special steel called wootz.it contains small crystals of carbon.the crystal gives the sword a water flowing patternthis pattern of sword can easily rip through the oppents aarmour.now this sword is the valuable collection of the museams of england.Hope this helps.! 3 Arjun answered this Because once, Tipu sultan killed a tiger in a forest which was a very brave and noble thing. That is why the sword seemed to be special and famous. -1