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
Ghari Usmani Khel Ghari Usmani Khel Usmani Khel is an administrative unit, known as Union council, of Malakand District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan Inhabitants are mainly bajezi, khattak,baba khel swati and mians( bachagan). A single Basic health unit is located near the road. Government schools (separate male and female) are present. Mians are most educated living in a separate area "Fazle Abad". They are the descendants of Faqir Shah commonly known by the name of Baba Jee. All of the family members have surname Fazle. Beyond the area of Fazle Abad is a mountain having some relics of old civilization