Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "For the Sikh symbol, see Khanda (Sikh symbol)For the sword described in Indian legend, see Asi (Mahabharata)The khanda is a South Asian double-edge straight sword. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India. Some communities venerate the weapon as a symbol of Shiva. It is a common weapon in the martial arts of the Rajputs, Sikhs, Marathas, Orissans (Khandayats) and others.The word khanda has its origins in the Sanskrit khaḍga (खड्ग) or khaṅga, from a root khaṇḍ meaning \"to break, divide, cut, destroy\". The older word for a bladed weapon, asi, is used in the Rigveda in reference to either an early form of the sword or to a sacrificial knife or dagger."@en }
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- Khanda_(sword) abstract "For the Sikh symbol, see Khanda (Sikh symbol)For the sword described in Indian legend, see Asi (Mahabharata)The khanda is a South Asian double-edge straight sword. It is often featured in religious iconography, theatre and art depicting the ancient history of India. Some communities venerate the weapon as a symbol of Shiva. It is a common weapon in the martial arts of the Rajputs, Sikhs, Marathas, Orissans (Khandayats) and others.The word khanda has its origins in the Sanskrit khaḍga (खड्ग) or khaṅga, from a root khaṇḍ meaning \"to break, divide, cut, destroy\". The older word for a bladed weapon, asi, is used in the Rigveda in reference to either an early form of the sword or to a sacrificial knife or dagger.".