Dhanurveda
Dhanurveda, literally the science of the bow, is an ancient Indian discipline that concerns archery, weaponry, and warfare. It is described in traditional Sanskrit literature as a comprehensive body of knowledge governing the practice, training, and ethics of military arts, including the use of bows, arrows, swords, and other weapons.
The scope of dhanurveda covers technical instruction for weapon construction and maintenance, various forms of archery
Historically, dhanurveda is linked to the broader Vedanga or ancillary branches of Vedic learning. It exists
In modern scholarship, dhanurveda is studied as part of the history of Indian technology and military culture.