Naqara

An illustrated folio of the Akbarnamah depicting the 16th century Mughal siege of Champaner in Gujarat. The two camels are probably the twin-humped Bactrian breed and are carrying naggada beaters

A naqara (Arabic: نقارة‎) was an especially large drum that was used by the Mongol in battle. The drum itself was so large it was necessary to have it carried in to battle by a beast of burden, traditionally a camel. Its main use was as a signaling device, to let warriors know when an attack, especially a surprise attack, begin.

Traditional Arabic musical instruments

Plucked lutes	Buzuq Gimbri Guembri Lotar Oud Qanbūs Sintir Lavta

Zithers	Qanun

Bowed lutes	Kamanjah Rababa

Lyres	Simsimiyya Kissar Tanbūra

Flutes	Ney Kawala

Reed instruments	Arghul Habbān Jirba Mijwiz Mizmar Mizwad Rhaita

Drums	Bendir Daf Goblet drum Hajir Mazhar Mirwas Naqara Naqareh Riq Tar Tabl baladi

Other percussion	Krakebs Manjur Mihbaj Sagat (zills) Sistrum Clapping Clay Jug

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Naqara

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