Gama Pehlwan and the Warrior Physical Culture of the Silk Road: Kushti, Traditional Wrestling, and Physical Conditioning in the Indian Subcontinent
Description Traditional wrestling has long served not only as a competitive activity but also as a fundamental component of physical education, military preparation, and cultural identity across the Silk Road. Among the greatest representatives of this tradition stands Gama Pehlwan (Ghulam Muhammad Baksh), whose undefeated career symbolizes the strength of Kushti, the traditional wrestling culture […]