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The Khanjarli

The Khanjarli

The Khanjarli dagger has a remarkable history, especially in South India, and is distinguished by its significant lunette-shaped pommel and distinctive recurved blade. While some academics speculate that it may...

The Khanjarli

The Khanjarli dagger has a remarkable history, especially in South India, and is distinguished by its significant lunette-shaped pommel and distinctive recurved blade. While some academics speculate that it may...

The Dandpata

The Dandpata

The dand patta has roots in ancient India, with its design and use possibly evolving from other traditional South Asian weapons like the khanda (a double-edged straight sword).The dand patta...

The Dandpata

The dand patta has roots in ancient India, with its design and use possibly evolving from other traditional South Asian weapons like the khanda (a double-edged straight sword).The dand patta...

The Kora

The Kora

The kora is a traditional Nepalese sword known for its distinctive inward-curving blade. Its history is deeply rooted in the culture and martial traditions of Nepal, particularly among the Gurkhas and...

The Kora

The kora is a traditional Nepalese sword known for its distinctive inward-curving blade. Its history is deeply rooted in the culture and martial traditions of Nepal, particularly among the Gurkhas and...

The Tiger Tooth Khanjar

The Tiger Tooth Khanjar

The khanjar is a traditional dagger with a curved, double-edged blade, a symbol of status, bravery, and craftsmanship in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cultures. It serves as...

The Tiger Tooth Khanjar

The khanjar is a traditional dagger with a curved, double-edged blade, a symbol of status, bravery, and craftsmanship in Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian cultures. It serves as...

The “hunting bandook”

The “hunting bandook”

The “hunting bandook” refers to a type of firearm used for hunting. The term “bandook” is derived from the Hindi-Urdu word “बंदूक” (bandūq), which itself originates from the Arabic word...

The “hunting bandook”

The “hunting bandook” refers to a type of firearm used for hunting. The term “bandook” is derived from the Hindi-Urdu word “बंदूक” (bandūq), which itself originates from the Arabic word...