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The khanda is a type of double-edged straight sword originating in the Gupta Empire c. 320-550 CE. The khanda is used in many forms of Indian martial arts, and its symbolism carries religious and cultural significance. This example has the khanda's characteristic blunt tip and strengthening plate along one edge. Iron blade, with gold and textile decorations on the hilt, and gilded designs along the blade. Made in India, c. 18th Century CE. 98.1 x 8.3 cm (38.6 x 3.2 in). Image courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Art.
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Art, D. I. o. (2021, March 01). Khanda. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13511/khanda/
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Art, Detroit Institute of. "Khanda." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 01, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13511/khanda/.
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Art, Detroit Institute of. "Khanda." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Mar 2021. Web. 08 May 2024.
