Mardani Khel, a weapon-based form of martial arts. It is well known for the use of patta and vita, the traditional Indian arms. The early history of Mardani Khel goes way back to the 1600s and cannot be traced back.
It followed a distinct system and has to owe credits to the geographic conditions of Maharashtra.
Marathas before were people with warriors born and inculcated inside them. Their liking for martial arts and fighting is prevalent as early as the 7th century.
Mardani Khel rose to prominence in early 1600 when the Sultans of the Deccan used Guerilla tactics of the Marathas to fights their enemies off.