Which one of the following does not refer to the bow (and arrow) as a weapon of war in ancient India ?

In ancient Indian military terminology and literature, the terms Sharnga, Kodanda, and Karmuka all refer to the bow. Sharnga (or Sharanga) is specifically identified as the celestial bow of Lord Vishnu [1]. Kodanda is another widely used Sanskrit term for a bow, often associated with Lord Rama. Karmuka is a general Sanskrit term for a bow, frequently appearing in ancient texts alongside other synonyms like Dhanush. In contrast, Kunta refers to a spear or a lance, which is a pole weapon used for thrusting or throwing, rather than a projectile weapon like a bow. While the other three terms are synonymous with archery, Kunta belongs to the category of 'shastra' (handheld weapons) specifically used as a spear in ancient warfare. Therefore, Kunta is the term that does not refer to a bow.

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1. [1] https://ia801506.us.archive.org/32/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.284677/2015.284677.Usi-Jounral_text.pdf