Mukkha is an archery sport. The game is played with a long arrow ( ghashay) and a long bow ( leenda). The arrow has a saucer shaped metallic plate ( tubray) at its distal end. The archers play in teams and attempt to hit a small white wooden target called takai surrounded by a circular ring called kwaara. The target is secured in fresh clay placed at some height a few meters away from the archery.
Rules
The game is played with a long arrow (
ghashay) and a long bow (
leenda). The arrow has a saucer shaped metallic plate (
tubray) at its distal end. The archers play in teams and attempt to hit a small white wooden target called
takai surrounded by a circular ring called
kwaara. The target is secured in fresh clay placed at some height a few meters away from the
archery. If the player manages to strike the targets they score a point. A successful attempt is usually celebrated by beating loud drums. On the other hand, if the player misses the target, the opposing team would celebrate instead.
History, name and origin
The game is believed to be originated in the Baloristan regions of Pakistan.
Images
File:Makha at Kaddi 1.jpg|The traditional archery sport of the Pashtuns called makha. Target is being prepared in the village of Kaddi in Swabi District
File:Makha at Kaddi 2.jpg|Makha - The archer is preparing to take the shot. A friend is helping him.
File:Makha at Kaddi 3.jpg|Makha - Archer positioning and starting to aim at the target.
File:Makha at Kaddi 4.jpg|Makha - Archer aiming at the target.
File:Makha at Kaddi 5.jpg|Makha - Target successfully hit.
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