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Khattak dance is a swift martial attan dance usually performed while carrying a sword and a handkerchief by the tribesmen from the agile Khattak tribe of Pashtuns in Pakistan and some eastern parts of Afghanistan.

It was performed by Khattak warriors before going to wars in the time of Malik Shahbaz Khan Khattak, and then Khushal Khan Khattak. It was used as a war-preparation exercise and is known to be the only dance with swordplay.

It originated in the Pashtun regions of present-day Pakistan amongst the Khattak tribe of Pashtuns. The word Kathak derives from the Khattak. Since the khattak tribe was the nearest tribe towards India it may have influenced Indian culture. Kathak is a form of dance of Hindus for telling tales of Gods with dance, music and singing.

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    Men performing Khattak Attan (Dance) in Swat

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