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Khanda (sword)
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<p>The khanda is a double-edge straight sword originating from the <a href="/facts/Indian_subcontinent/0XUWGXpx">Indian subcontinent</a>. The <a href="/facts/Rajput/wJbTbSPL">Rajput</a> warrior clans venerated the khanda as a weapon of great prestige. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient <a href="/facts/History_of_India/ntYkAYDQ">history of India</a>. It is a common weapon in <a href="/facts/Indian_martial_arts/Q3tvr3r5">Indian martial arts</a>. Khanda often appears in <a href="/facts/Hindu/D7TFhcg1">Hindu</a>, <a href="/facts/Jain/h0glxhjH">Jain</a>, Buddhist and <a href="/facts/Sikh/V7yh2L8b">Sikh</a> scriptures and art. </p>