![]() ![]() The blade could form circles around its user and hack and slash enemies’ throats as they keep attacking. The legend of the Urumi is that it might have been used, like in the stories, to kill multiple enemies at once. It can be lashed around in a big circle to protect the owner’s whole body. It is worn around the waist like a belt, with the handle in the place of a normal sword. The Urumi is a weapon that has the ability to fight multiple enemies, or so it is alleged. The Urumi is basically a whip with a metal blade. Urumi The long and bendy Urumi sword that can be much longer than shown here – Credits: HubPager The overall length of the Sossun Patah is around 31 inches / 80 cm, and it weighs approximately 1.3 lbs / 600 grams. The Sosun Pattah also comes from medieval India, possibly in the 13/14th century, since the Turkic tribes influenced it at the time. Sometimes it can be found with a closed guard to protect the hand of the user. It has a T-section guard, which resembles the Ottoman Kilij sword. There are Hindu and Islamic versions of this type of sword, and sometimes the handle has an Indo-Muslim style like the Talwar. It was often made of wootz steel, just like the Talwar. Some blades dip down and then curl up near the tip. The word Sosun Pattah means “lily leaf.” This is because the blade curves forward only at the last third of its length. Sousan / Sossun Patah The Sousan Pata that has a slightly curved blade tip – Credits: Met Museum The blade can be 10 to 40 inches / 25 cm to 1 meter long. It comes from medieval India but was mostly used during the 17th and 18th centuries. Although it appears that the sword can only be used for thrusting, it can also be used for slashing. Infantrymen mostly used the sword with a shield and occasionally for 1v1 duels. The most unusual characteristic is its handle, which is a gauntlet where the user can insert his hand to provide full protection. ![]() In English, it is often called a gauntlet sword. In the native language, Marathi, it is often called a Danda Pata. The Pata is a straight and double-edged sword from the Indian Peninsula, with a gauntlet built into the handle to protect the hand. ![]() Danda Pata / Pata An ornamental-looking Danada Pata with the gauntlet handle – Credits: Archit Patel One of the most obvious changes in Talwars is that the tip of the blade is now wider. Its shape makes it easier to hold on to, but over time, Talwars have changed in the way they are made. Many people prefer to use swords like the Talwar. Instead, it usually has a disc-shaped pommel and a protected handle guard. The curved blades of Turkic and Persian swords, like the Kilij and Shamshir, affected its production and appearance, but the blade is not as curved as either of them. It is approximately 33 inches / 85 cm long and weighs roughly 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg. It originated in India around the 14th century and evolved to its final shape about the 16th century. The Talwar replaced the straight and wide Indian swords. It spread quickly through India, resulting in various curved swords. The Talwar is a curved Indian sword that emerged from outside influence. Talwar The most popular Indian Sword, the Talwar – Credits: Met Museum It was highly used in ancient and medieval times and replaced by the easier-to-use curved Talwar sword. The sword originates in India and dates back around the 5th century BC. It weighs around 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg, and its overall length is 37 inches / 95 cm. The blade tip has a pointy edge that sort of extends from the blade itself. It is very long and broad and gradually widens from the guard. The most distinct characteristic of this sword is its blade. In some ancient Indian religions, it was a symbol of the god Shiva. The long, wide, double-edged Khanda also played a large role in the Indian religion. It was also called the Last Stand Indian Sword and was often used in battle scenarios and ceremonial practices. The Khanda, or Pattisa, is a straight India sword with two sharp edges. Khanda The Khanda Sword with its distinct wide blade – Credits: Collections UK We will talk about the most recognizable ones like the Khanda, all the straight and curved Talwar swords, the swords still being used in farming today, and even a few legendary ones. In this article, we will discuss all the types of Indian swords. Over time, the swords changed and developed into different kinds of unique swords. The history and use of the Indian sword can be traced back to the 5000-year-old Indus Valley Civilization. ![]()
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