Push Dagger (KATAR) : Iconic AND Underrated Historical Weapon

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Dangerous Beauty: The Katar (Push Dagger)
The KATAR is a type of push dagger from the Indian subcontinent. The weapon is characterized by its H-shaped horizontal hand grip which results in the blade sitting above the user's knuckles. Unique to the Indian subcontinent, it is the most famous and characteristic of Indian daggers. Ceremonial katars were also used in worship.
The hunt was a key display of Mughal royal power: showcasing the strength and bravery of the emperor through his martial skill. As the empire grew secure and military campaigns were led by the emperor’s professional proxies, many of whom were princes from the vassal Rajput courts, the hunt remained an important exhibition of battlefield prowess.
Royal members of the Mughal and Rajput courts were expected to use the katar in the hunts for powerful animals such as crocodiles or tigers, displaying the courage required to battle fearsome quarry in close quarters.
Although often sheathed in a diamond-crusted holder, and tucked into a fine silk or leather belt for court dress, the KATAR was more than mere decoration - it was worn only by those qualified to use it. Known as “the tongue of death”, the dagger and its wearer were held in high regard and afforded sober respect.
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