The Delight of Persian Illumination

A person skilled in the bow is known as an archer or Kamandār kamānadāra from Persian kamāndār. A bow dhanuṣ is called a Kaman kamāne. Regarding the horn-bow, it is known as Shor śora.

The bow itself is a Kodanda kodaṇḍa, and its string guṇa is called Zih jorūḥ from Persian zih. An arrow śara is called a Tir nīra from Persian tīr. A target or mark for practice lakṣmaṇa is called a Nishan niśāna. A quiver tarkara is known as a Tarkash tarkara. A shield phalaka is called a Sipar sipara from Persian sipar. A sword khaḍga is also described by the term Shamsher śarestanaga likely a corruption of shamshēr.

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Regarding the hilt or handle muṣṭi, a spear or lance śalya is called a Neza nejaḥ from Persian neyza. A weapon in general is a Shastra śastra. A finger-guard or gauntlet is called Aingulitrayyana aṅgulitrayyānaḥ. The sheath or scabbard for swords and other blades is called a Kardall kārdalla, while a small knife or dagger kurikā is called a Kard jahārātha from Persian kard.

Poisoned weapons and the entirety of one's weaponry ayudha are called Silah tilāhe from Arabic/Persian silāḥ. A neck-guard or gorget grīvāvaṭa is called a Gireban girivānaḥ from Persian girībān. Kurman refers to the edge of a sword.

A suit of mail or body armor kavaca is called a Baktar vaktara, while chainmail is known as a Zirih jiraha. The departure or march of an army prasthāna is called a Kuch kūcaḥ from Persian kūch. An encampment or military station is called a Maqam komaḥ from Arabic/Persian maqām. A watchman or guard is a Chaukiwan caukivāno, who must be Hushiyar husiyāraḥ, meaning alert or vigilant.

The dust raised by the hooves of cows or cavalry goraja is called Gard garada. A leader who goes before the items or troops is a Peshwa peśava from Persian pēshwā. Persistence or stubbornness is called Zoravari jorāvarī Persian for "force", which refers to power or strength bala. Strength of the arm is Bazu-zor bhujora, and general power is Quwwat kūvana from Arabic quwwat.

The sound of a war-drum dundubhi is part of the battlefield atmosphere. Striking or beating tāḍana is referred to as Zad jada from Persian zad. Experts distinguish between types of combat, such as hand-to-hand or projectile-based fighting.

A grave or tomb śava-sthāna is called a Gor goraḥ from Persian gōr. Stability and the quality of not fleeing from battle apalāyana is called being Paydar pāidāraḥ from Persian pāydār meaning firm/enduring. One who is living or possesses a soul is Zinda jindāraḥ from Persian zinda.