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The pata has a long straight blade ranging in length from 10 to 44 in (25 to 112 cm). The blades were locally made by native artisans. The characteristic feature of the pata is its hilt which takes the form of a half-gauntlet, the inside of which is usually padded.
The word khanda has its origins in the Sanskrit khaḍga [3] (खड्ग) or khaṅga, from a root khaṇḍ meaning "to break, divide, cut, destroy". The older word for a bladed weapon, asi, is used in the Rigveda in reference to either an early form of the sword or to a sacrificial knife or dagger to be used in war.
An urumi is an Indian sword with a flexible, whip-like blade. [1] Originating in modern-day Kerala, a state in southwestern India, it is thought to have existed from as early as the Sangam period. It is treated as a whip sword, made with special combination of steel [2] and therefore requires prior knowledge of whip as well as the sword.
Entering Week 16 of the 2024 season, the Las Vegas Raiders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.They're one of two 2-12 teams, along with the Giants, but are favored this week against ...
The firangi (/ f ə ˈ r ɪ ŋ ɡ iː /; derived from the Arabic term (al- faranji) for a Western European [a "Frank"]) [1] was an Indian sword type which used blades manufactured in Western Europe, particularly Solingen, and imported by the Portuguese, or made locally in imitation of European blades.
Love Island: All Stars has teased the first kiss between Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard following tonight's shock recoupling.
From January 2008 to December 2012, if you bought shares in companies when John B. McCoy joined the board, and sold them when he left, you would have a -19.1 percent return on your investment, compared to a -2.8 percent return from the S&P 500.