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India's traditional mud wrestling thrives

31 May 2025
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2025-05-31 15:58

Traditional Indian mud wrestling, known as "kushti" or "dangal", has millennia-old roots but emerged during the period of India's Mughal rulers in the 16th century, blending traditional hand-to-hand combat with Persian martial arts. There are no blows or kicking, but plenty of throws to the ground, and it remains hugely popular.

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