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Dhanurveda · Medieval strata chiefly · Sanskrit · Yajurveda
Traditional: Śiva to Viṣvakarman (mythic); śāstra compilers unnamed
Scholarly note: Several medieval treatises claim the name; not one fixed Vedic saṃhitā.
Teach archery, weapons ethics, and protection of dharma for kṣatriyas.
Extent · Multiple śāstras (e.g. Agni Purāṇa chapters, standalone manuals)
Lists of bows, drills, formations, and oaths.