Why the name "Tankaar"?

Let me explain to you this strange name "Tankaar". This sounds out of box for something this geeky. This name has a strong correlation with the game. If you have played the game then simply explaining the meaning of "tankaar" will be enough. 

"Tankaar" is Sanskrit word that refers to sound of string of bow (called "pratyancha" in Sanskrit). This sound is produced when string of bow is plucked and released. This often happens when arrow is shot from the bow. If you have seen "Mahabharat" you must have heard this word from "Arjun". He often refers to his bow ("Gandeev") and its sound ("Tankaar"). So if you have played the game you will realise why it was the most apt name. And if you haven't, just give it a try, you will get my point.

Now I will share a secret with you. "Tankaar" has a complete epic behind it. Not just the character profiles, astra information and some short background story that you see on the website. A real complete big epic!!! We wanted to launch it with the game but owing to some time constraints it was not possible. But sooner or later it is going to be there. Even if we are not able to go for a formal launch, some bits and pieces will available on the site for our fans.*

* Before launch of Tankaar 10.06 we found that fans of Tankaar were more interested in artillery than in story. So we at Tankaar decided to do away with writing more of background story and continue with more of astra development. After release of Tankaar 10.06 it is a pure artillery game with no background story. We have also done away with character profiles. We are putting more emphasis on astras and their strategy. Hence we retain all the astra description pages and aim to make them more informative.