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The khanda (Sanskrit: खड्ग) is a double-edge straight sword originating from the Indian subcontinent. The Rajput warrior clans venerated the khanda as a weapon of great prestige. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India. It is a common weapon in Indian martial arts. [1]
The hilt afforded a substantial amount of protection for the hand and had a prominent spike projecting from the pommel which could be grasped, resulting in a two-handed capability for the sword. [2] Like other contemporary Indian swords the hilt of the firangi was usually of iron and the tang of the blade was attached to the hilt using a very ...
The patta (Marathi: दांडपट्टा) is a sword, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard. [1] Often referred to in its native Marathi as a dandpatta, it is commonly called a gauntlet-sword in English.
The Indian swords have been also used by Arabians [4] and Europeans since medieval times. [5] Swords have culturally influenced the iconography and culture of India. [6] Sikhs consider sword to be holy and the Sikh emblem (Khanda (Sikh symbol)) depicts a doubled-edged sword surrounded by a circle and two curved swords. [7]
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Dao is the sword of the Naga people and Mizo people of Northeastern India, mainly in the Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam and Kachin, Sagaing region of Myanmar. The sword, with its wooden hilt, and unique square form is used for digging as well as used in historical warfare. In modern times, it is generally used for cutting ...
Khadga is a traditional sacrificial sword used in the Hindu ritual sacrifice of animals. [1] The large, curved blade is designed to decapitate a sacrificial animal in a single stroke. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Khadgas are used in a hacking swing, with the added weight on the curved end being intended for decapitations.
The word itself means "sword controller", from khanda (sword) and ayata (control). [1] Commanders called Dala Behera were each in charge of several villages of paika. In times of peace the paika served as law enforcement, and the paika akhada were used to keep the warrior class physically and mentally fit. [ 4 ]