| Khanda | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Double-edged sword |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Production history | |
| Produced | Similar weapons used from at least the Gupta period (320-550) to present. |
| Specifications | |
| Blade type | Double-edged, straight bladed, blunt tipped |
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] Khanda often appears in the Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and Hindu scriptures and art.[2]
- ^ M. L. K. Murty (2003), p91
- ^ Teece, Geoff (2005). Sikhism. Black Rabbit Books. p. 18. ISBN 1583404694.