Zaghnal
| Zaghnal | |
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| Weapon type: | Battle hammer |
| Use: | weapon |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , warrior chest |
| Distribution: | India |
| Handle: | Steel, wood, ivory |
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The zaghnal is an Indian battle hammer or battle ax .
description
The zaghnal has a pointed, double-edged, dagger-like blade. Depending on the version, the blade is straight or slightly curved and usually has a central ridge. The hammer surface on the opposite side of the blade of European battle axes is mostly replaced by decorative ornaments in the Zaghnal. The figure of an elephant or a building is often used as an ornament. The shaft is usually made of wood or steel . The Zaghnal is intended for use on foot or on horseback.
Individual evidence
literature
- Lord Egerton of Tatton: Indian and Oriental Armor. 1896, Courier Dover Publications et al., Mineola NY et al. 2002, ISBN 0-486-42229-1 (reprint).
- E. Jaiwant Paul: Arms and Armor. Traditional Weapons of India. Roli Books, Delhi 2005, ISBN 81-7436340-8 .
- George Cameron Stone : A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times. With an introduction by Donald J. LaRocca. Courier Dover Publications, Mineola NY 1999, ISBN 0-486-40726-8 (reprint).
Web links
Commons : Battlehammers - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Pictures and descriptions at Oriental-Arms: 1 2 3 4 5
- Description at Victoria and Albert Museum