Wootz Steel Chakram Ring of Sikh India

Dated: 18th Century

Culture: Indian

Measurements: outer diameter: 23,5; inner diameter: 19,8

Also known as Chacara, Chakar, Chakara, this weapon was used especially by the Akalies Sikhs, as a throwing weapon, made to twirl first on the index finger, or as a disk held between thumb and index fingers, being thrown with a turning motion of the body with great precision and energy.

This weapon was capable of inflicting great damage to the enemy, being able to sever bamboo stalks, 2cm wide, from a distance of 25 meters. This chakaram is made of high quality damascene steel and it was usually carried in the dastar bungga turban.

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