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In the Indian subcontinent, one of the earliest available Bronze age swords of copper was discovered by the period of Indus Valley civilization.Swords have been recovered in archaeological findings throughout the Ganges-Jamuna Doab region of Indian subcontinent, consisting of bronze but more commonly copper. [1]
India has worked to develop an autonomous military industry since independence was gained. Until now, success has been challenging, and despite design efforts in many areas, most resulting weapons have not completely met domestic requirements, nor become export successes.
Sword attacks in India (11 P) Pages in category "Indian swords" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. ... This list may not reflect recent ...
Within India's long history there are several different regimes that produced unique weapons. The list of weapons primarily used in India are the battle axe, the bow and arrow, spears, spikes, the barbed dart, the sword, the iron club, the javelin, the iron arrow, and the scimitar. [18] One sword type is the katar blade. These are equipped with ...
It is a swift and flaming weapon during crossfire, especially used in illusionary warfare. Arjuna obtained this weapon from Indra. [34] Vajra: Indra: Indra's personal thunderbolt which creates bolts of lightning. Indra gave this astra to his son Arjuna. [35] Mohiniastra: Mohini: Celestial weapon named for Mohini, the female avatar of Vishnu.
The most commonly taught weapons in the Indian martial arts today are types of swords, daggers, spears, staves, cudgels, and maces. [53] Weapons are linked to several superstitions and cultural beliefs in the Indian subcontinent. Drawing a weapon without reason is forbidden and considered by Hindus to be disrespectful to the goddess Chandika ...
According to the Ramayana, the weapon was also aimed at Varuna (the sea god) to carve a path out of the sea, such that Rama's army could march towards the island of Lanka. However, as Rama loaded the weapon, Varuna appeared and offered to assist the king in crossing the ocean. This incident is mentioned in Yuddha Kanda 22 Sarga, Verse 31.
Pages in category "Ancient weapons" The following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * List of ancient weapons; A.