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Madu or maru is an Indian parrying and thrusting weapon. It consists of a pair of antelope horns fastened behind a small plate consisting of stretched leather, iron, or steel with the tips of the horns pointing in opposite directions. The tips of the horns were often sheathed in steel, and the small plate served to protect the hand and wrist. It was usually wielded in the left hand, with a spear, dagger, or sword held in the right. It was favored by the Bhils, Hindu religious beggars, and by swordsmen as a weapon with both defensive and offensive potential.
Media in category "Madu"
The following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total.
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Antique Indian char-aina (chahar-aina), kulah khud and madu.jpg 356 × 635; 160 KB
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Arms at Chowmahalla Palace 16.jpg 5,152 × 3,864; 7.28 MB
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Chhatrapati shivaji vastu sangrahalaya museum (75).JPG 3,648 × 2,736; 3.59 MB
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Darbar Hall (fort Junagarh) - 09.jpg 4,000 × 3,000; 4.63 MB
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Fale - Spain - Madrid - 41.jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 744 KB
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Madu shield.jpg 1,242 × 259; 242 KB
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Madu.jpg 352 × 880; 20 KB
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Mumtaz Mahal Museum, Red Fort18.JPG 3,240 × 4,320; 7.21 MB
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Nizam weapons, Hyderabad.jpg 4,000 × 1,800; 1.2 MB