Double-edged sword (Khanda)

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:sword
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol in Sikhism
gptkbp:etymology Derived from Sanskrit 'khadga'
gptkbp:feature Straight blade
Broad blade
Reinforced tip
gptkbp:hiltMaterial Disc-shaped pommel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Double-edged sword (Khanda)
gptkbp:iconography Appears in Sikh emblem (Khanda symbol)
gptkbp:material Steel
gptkbp:notableUser gptkb:Maharana_Pratap
gptkb:Guru_Gobind_Singh
gptkb:Shivaji_Maharaj
gptkbp:origin Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Rajputs
gptkb:Marathas
gptkb:Mughals
gptkb:Sikhs
gptkbp:usedFor Cutting
Slashing
Ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Ancient_India
gptkb:Medieval_India
gptkbp:weapon Double-edged
Approximately 70–90 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Khande_di_Pahul
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6