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The Zaghnol
The Zaghnol Axe, otherwise known as "زاغنال" in Persian, translates to "Crow's Beak" due to its distinctive crowbill-shaped blade. This weapon, designed for penetration and stabbing rather than traditional chopping,...
The Zaghnol
The Zaghnol Axe, otherwise known as "زاغنال" in Persian, translates to "Crow's Beak" due to its distinctive crowbill-shaped blade. This weapon, designed for penetration and stabbing rather than traditional chopping,...
The Chilanum (चिलानम)
The Chilanum (चिलानम) is renowned for both its skillful construction and combative efficacy. It’s earliest known examples are associated with the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646). Several medieval Deccan and Mughal documents,...
The Chilanum (चिलानम)
The Chilanum (चिलानम) is renowned for both its skillful construction and combative efficacy. It’s earliest known examples are associated with the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646). Several medieval Deccan and Mughal documents,...
The Karpa Barsha
The Karpa Barsha. In 1673, when Guru Sahib Ji was engaged to Mata Jito Ji, Guru Ji’s father-in-law wanted the marriage party to go to Lahore. However, instead of going...
The Karpa Barsha
The Karpa Barsha. In 1673, when Guru Sahib Ji was engaged to Mata Jito Ji, Guru Ji’s father-in-law wanted the marriage party to go to Lahore. However, instead of going...
The Vijayanagara katar
The Vijayanagara katar, was primarily designed for close combat. Its blade, typically broad and triangular, was excellent for thrusting in tight spaces, making it effective in hand-to-hand combat (1).The most...
The Vijayanagara katar
The Vijayanagara katar, was primarily designed for close combat. Its blade, typically broad and triangular, was excellent for thrusting in tight spaces, making it effective in hand-to-hand combat (1).The most...
18th-century Ottoman spear
The Janissaries, an elite infantry unit of the Ottoman Empire, played a pivotal role in the empire’s military dominance for over four centuries. According to Gábor Ágoston and Bruce Masters...
18th-century Ottoman spear
The Janissaries, an elite infantry unit of the Ottoman Empire, played a pivotal role in the empire’s military dominance for over four centuries. According to Gábor Ágoston and Bruce Masters...
The Tabarzine
The Tabarzine (( تبر زین) which literally translates to “saddle axe”) has ancient roots in the Indian subcontinent, with its use traced back to various dynasties and cultures. One of...
The Tabarzine
The Tabarzine (( تبر زین) which literally translates to “saddle axe”) has ancient roots in the Indian subcontinent, with its use traced back to various dynasties and cultures. One of...