Shastar Vidya (Punjabi: ਸ਼ਸਤਰ-ਵਿੱਦਿਆ, romanized: shastarvidiā, meaning "science of weapons" or "art of weapons"), also known as Sanatan Shastar Vidiya or Jhatka-Gatka was an ancient martial art of Indian subcontinent that incorporates various kinds of weapons and techniques, and was revived by Sikhs in Punjab in the 17th century. Shastar Vidya has also been described as an ancient North Indian martial art involving weapons such as bows, swords, and maces.
Shastar Vidya (Punjabi: ਸ਼ਸਤਰ-ਵਿੱਦਿਆ, romanized: shastarvidiā, meaning "science of weapons" or "art of weapons"), also known as Sanatan Shastar Vidiya or Jhatka-Gatka was an ancient martial art of Indian subcontinent that incorporates various kinds of weapons and techniques, and was revived by Sikhs in Punjab in the 17th century. Shastar Vidya has also been described as an ancient North Indian martial art involving weapons such as bows, swords, and maces.
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