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Pata (sword)
South Asian sword / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The patta (Marathi: दांडपट्टा) is a sword, originating from the Indian subcontinent, with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard.[1] Often referred to in its native Marathi as a dandpatta, it is commonly called a gauntlet-sword in English.
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Patta | |
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![]() An ornamental patta with a 41 in (100 cm) blade | |
Type | Sword |
Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
Service history | |
Used by | Marathas |
Specifications | |
Length | 10–44 inches (25–112 cm) |
Blade type | Double-edged, straight |
Hilt type | Gauntlet type |
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