Chakram
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Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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Wars | Afghan–Sikh Wars |
Variants | Chakri |
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ID | 1079527 |
About Chakram
The chakram is a throwing weapon from the Indian subcontinent. It is circular with a sharpened outer edge and a diameter of 12–30 centimetres. It is also known as chalikar meaning "circle", and was sometimes referred to in English writings as a "war-quoit".