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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 .
Pages in category "Indian swords" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. ... Khanda (sword) M. Moplah sword; N. Nandaka; P. Pata (sword ...
Ain-i Akbari weaponry. Mughal weapons significantly evolved during the ruling periods of its various rulers. During its conquests throughout the centuries, the military of the Mughal Empire used a variety of weapons including swords, bows and arrows, horses, camels, elephants, some of the world's largest cannons, muskets and flintlock blunderbusses.
Indian swords (1 C, 15 P) P. ... Pages in category "South Asian swords" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. ... Khanda (sword) P. Pata (sword)
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Indra Kaakam - The sword of Indra; having a crescent shaped tip. Khanda - The khanda is a symbol of Shiva. Khanda often appears in Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh scriptures and art. Kharga - The Sword of Kali, which slaughters demons indiscriminately and without mercy. Nandaka - Is the sword of the Hindu god, Vishnu.
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]
When fully armed a Nihang will also bear one or two swords (either the curved talwar or the straight khanda, or another type of sword like saif or sarohi on his right hip), a katar (dagger) on his left hip, a buckler made from buffalo-hide on his back, a large chakram around his neck, and an iron chain.