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The pata is by no means a Northern Indian weapon. The widest use was found during the Mahratta campaigns in 18th century Central India. By closely comparing katar (Jhamdar katari) daggers and its various ("hooded") forms, and the depictions in Southern Indian sculpture (Madurai i.e. ) it is safe to say that the type originated in Southern India as early as the beginning of the 17th century.

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