MARTIAL ARTS IN INDIA Flashcards
Kalaripayattu martial art originated in the state of?
Kerala.
Kalaripayattu was introduced by?
Sage Parasurama.
Unniyarcha, a legendary heroine, won many battles using which martial art?
Kalaripayattu.
Silambam is a Martial Art from which state?
Tamil Nadu. Was promoted by Pandyas, Cholas and Cheras during their reign.
Who created Silambam?
Lord Murugan and sage Agastya.
Which martial arts were banned during British rule?
- Kalaripayattu
- Silambam
- Thang ta.
Thang Ta and Sarit Saraka martial arts belongs to which state?
Manipur.
Thang Ta is armed martial art whereas Sarit Sarak is unarmed.
Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak are together called?
Huyen Langlon.
Cheibi Gad-ga martial art is from which state?
Manipur.
Pari Khanda martial art is from which state?
Bihar. Its steps and techniques are widely used in Chhau dance.
Thoda martial art is from which state?
Himachal Pradesh.
Teams in Thoda martial arts are called?
Pashis and Saathis, who are believed to be the descendants of Pandavas and Kauravas of Mahabharata.
Mardani Khel is a martial arts from which state?
Maharashtra.
Lathi martial art is practiced in?
Punjab and Bengal.
Inbuan wrestling is a native martial art form of which state?
Mizoram.