Mughal Warriors (Pehlwaní)
Mughal Imperial Warrior Class
Warriors of the Mughal Empire in India who merged Persian Pahlavani wrestling with Indian Kushti.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death19. století
Era16th–19th century
Country of OriginIndia (Mughal Empire)
Rank / TitleKushti & Talwar Warfare Heritage
Active Years1526–1857
Biography
Mughal emperors patronized imperial wrestling in Delhi and Agra, fusing ancient Indian Malla-yuddha with Persian Varzesh-e Pahlavani, creating modern Pehlwani Kushti.