Category: Practice

The spear The first thing that draws attention is exercises with a short spear. According to researchers, Rajputs preferred foot fighting with a sabre (talwar), a khanda, and a short spear as their main offensive arms. This did not exclude the use of other types of weapons (including firearms over time) or equestrian combat; it… Продолжить чтение

Currently, there are widespread “folk” military practices in North, West, and East India; each region traditionally considers them to be local and purely native. However, this was not always the case. These regions, unlike South India, underwent significant social and cultural changes on a regular basis. It is safe to say that they served as… Продолжить чтение

The term akhara carries multiple meanings: it can refer to a sect, a group, a type of subunit, a military community, a gymnasium, or a place for training. Over time, shifting historical circumstances added further nuances to the word. As early as the beginning of the first millennium CE, armed ascetic sects emerged in India to protect… Продолжить чтение