Arambai

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Statue of Meitei prince Daku Ningthou Sana Herachandra of Kangleipak (Manipur Kingdom), holding an Arambai, displayed in the MMRC & Unity Park, Khangabok, Thoubal district Model of Meitei prince Daku Ningthou Sana Herachandra, the "Hira" of Kangleipak (Manipur Kingdom), riding a Meitei horse and holding an Arambai (a traditional Meitei poisoned dart-like weapon), in MMRC & Unity Park.jpg
Statue of Meitei prince Daku Ningthou Sana Herachandra of Kangleipak (Manipur Kingdom), holding an Arambai, displayed in the MMRC & Unity Park, Khangabok, Thoubal district

Arambai, [1] [2] also known as Alapai tenton (meaning arrowhead flew in distance), is a dart weapon used by the Meitei cavalry soldiers of Kangleipak while mounted on Manipur Ponies. [3] The cavalry armies use arambai [4] as attacking or retreating weapon, and it is usually poisoned.

References

  1. ↑ "Arambai Meitei weapon that kept medieval Burmese at bay By Phanjoubam Chingkheinganba". e-pao.net. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "Traditional Manipuri polo gear donated to museum | Horsetalk.co.nz - International horse news". www.horsetalk.co.nz. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "Manipuri Pony Breed Standard". www.horseindian.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  4. ↑ Unik, Aneh. "Senjata Lempar Unik dari Berbagai Belahan Dunia". Berita Aneh Unik dan Menarik. Retrieved 11 November 2020.


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