Is it dead? No! Schools in India are reviving Danushu by combining Kalaripayattu (martial art) footwork with traditional bamboo recurve bows.
From Sanskrit: Dhanus (Bow) + Shu (Art/Science). It’s the martial side of the Dhanurveda – the ancient "Bible" of warfare. danushu
"Forget the longbow. Forget the compound bow. This is Danushu – the deadliest archery system you’ve never heard of." Is it dead