Mardani khel Mardani khel Mardani khel is a weapon-based Indian martial art from Maharashtra. It is particularly known for its use of the uniquely Indian patta (sword) and "vita" (corded lance). The early history of mardani khel as a distinct system is difficult to trace prior to the 1600s, but it is said to owe its development to the particular geographic conditions of Maharashtra. A hilly region characterized by valleys and caves, the inhabitants became expert horsemen who favoured light armour and highly mobile cavalry units during war. Whether they began as kshatriya or shudra is unclear, but the Maratha's reputation was
Isa Khel (sub-tribe) and villages of Isa Khel comprising 60% population of Isa Khel tribe. The names of their villages are Khaglanwala, Behu (s) (i.e. Saido Khel, Beram Khel and Hakeem Khel),Sarwar Khel, Wandha Ghalay Khel, Attock Paniala, Khira in Lukki Marwat District. The names of some notable sub-clans are Khizar Khel, Ahmad Khel, Ghazi Khel, Azeem Khel,Sherkhani,Fateh Khani,Wadday,Nasir Khel,Daulat Khel (Saido Khel), Pahar Khel,Ghali Khel, Beram Khel,Hakeem Khel, Shamsi Khel (Umar Khel, Haji Khel, Jhangi Khel (Nourang Khel), Machi Khel, Sarwar Khel) Isa Khel (sub-tribe) Isakhel is a sub-tribe of the Pashtun tribe, Niazi. The earliest recorded mention of the isa khel