A Military History Of Medieval India

Author : Gurcharn Singh Sandhu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015052759134

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A Military History of Medieval India by Gurcharn Singh Sandhu Pdf

The book, thus, presents a study of the development of warfare in the country from the 11th to the mid-18th century when modern warfare made its appearance in India, unlike in Europe where it had developed two centuries earlier. The first such occasion was in 1746 in the battle of the Adyar River (San Thome) when a few French soldiers supported by a detachment of European-trained "native soldiers" defeated a much larger local force of the Nawab of Carnatic, thus heralding the advent of modern warfare into the country's antiquated military system. Wars have been the primary, if not the only, instrument for political change since ancient times. A study of the development of warfare in a country is, therefore, an essential component for a correct understanding of its political developments. Notwithstanding this fact, India's military history has, thus far, been sadly neglected by the country's professional historians. This book, a result of huge scholarship and stamina, helps to set right this lacuna. The author draws many lessons of enduring value which the military history of medieval India has to offer the country's policy-makers, politicians, bureaucrats, historians, political scientists and professional soldiers

Author : Gurcharn Singh Sandhu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : India
ISBN : UOM:39015052856930

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A Military History of Ancient India by Gurcharn Singh Sandhu Pdf

India's military history goes back to the Indus or Harappan people who flourished 5,000 years ago; the history of military fortifications in the country goes back even further. It remains, however, a subject largely neglected by the country's historians. This book traces the evolution of India's military tactics and strategy during the ancient period and till the eleventh century ad by examining available sources from a dispassionate, professional military perspective. The author analyses the military factors which led to the end of the Harappan civilization. The Rig Veda contains a great deal of information about battles fought by the Aryans. The author makes use of the description of the first recorded battle, the Dasrajan War fought around 1900 bc, as a basis for reconstructing the strategy and tactics employed by the combatants. The portion of Kautilya's Arthashastra dealing with matters military has been examined at some length because it exercised a profound influence on the tactics of Indian warfare for over a millennium. Such loyalty to the injunctions of the shastras bred extreme conservatism in military doctrine and often effectively prevented progress and innovation in the art of war. Learning from experience, the Guptas repudiated Kautilya's static concept and successfully defended the country against the Hunas. This work traces how a subsequent reversion to tradition and the antiquated Kautilyan system led to tragic consequences.

Author : Surinder Kumar Bhakari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Armor
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039392449

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Indian Warfare by Surinder Kumar Bhakari Pdf

Author : Peter Jackson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0521543290

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The Delhi Sultanate by Peter Jackson Pdf

The book represents the first comprehensive history of the Delhi Sultanate from 1210-1400.

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472843449

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Medieval Indian Armies (1) by David Nicolle Pdf

This fully illustrated study explores the armies of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain states within what are now India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal during the period AD 500–1500, as well as Afghanistan until the early 13th century AD. Following the emergence of a distinct 'medieval Indian' civilization in the Late Classical and Early Medieval periods, there was a prolonged struggle between this civilization and that of the eastern Islamic world, concluding with the rise of the Mughal Empire at the start of the 16th century. In this fully illustrated study, David Nicolle investigates the traditions and enduring conservatism of non-Islamic medieval Indian warfare, notably evident in recruitment patterns and the significance of archery and cavalry. The role and impact of war-elephants, both positive and negative, are also considered, as well as the influence of climate and weather (notably the seasonal monsoon) on warfare in this region. As well as assessing arms and armour – contrasting the advanced technology and high status of Indian weapons (especially swords) with the remarkable lack of metallic armour in the region during this period – the author also explores siege warfare and riverine and naval warfare in South Asia. This book assesses the contributing factors identified by those who have sought to explain why the huge wealth and substantial populations of the traditional non-Islamic Indian states did not prevent their persistent failure in the face of Islamic invasion and conquest.

Author : Sir Jadunath Sarkar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : India
ISBN : UVA:X001171404

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Military History of India by Sir Jadunath Sarkar Pdf

A study of the development of the art of war in India

Author : Harbans Singh Bhatia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : India
ISBN : 8184503369

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Political, Legal, and Military History of India: Mughal empire in India : their political, legal, social, cultural, religions and military systems by Harbans Singh Bhatia Pdf

Author : VD Mahajan
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9788121903646

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History of Medieval India by VD Mahajan Pdf

The book provides a comprehensive account of the social, religious and economic conditions and policies from the Sultanate to the Mughal period in early medieval India. It details the account of the three centuries known for its Islamic influence and rule and the presence of formidable dynasties. The book provides a sound understanding of the history of the period and also evinces the learnings of mutual quarrels and internecine war.

Author : M. S. Naravane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Battles
ISBN : UOM:39015041011647

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Battles of Medieval India (AD 1295-1850) by M. S. Naravane Pdf

Author : Vr Ramachandra Dikshitar
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019353422

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War in Ancient India by Vr Ramachandra Dikshitar Pdf

This book provides an in-depth analysis of warfare in Ancient India, covering military strategies, tactics, and weaponry used during various time periods. Dikshitar examines key battles, such as those fought during the Mauryan and Gupta empires, and discusses the importance of factors such as terrain and logistics in determining the outcome of war. A must-read for anyone interested in Ancient Indian history or military history in general. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Uma Prasad Thapliyal
Publisher : Rupa Publications India
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9353332583

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Military History of India by Uma Prasad Thapliyal Pdf

Author : David Nicolle
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472843463

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Medieval Indian Armies (1) by David Nicolle Pdf

This fully illustrated study explores the armies of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain states within what are now India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal during the period AD 500–1500, as well as Afghanistan until the early 13th century AD. Following the emergence of a distinct 'medieval Indian' civilization in the Late Classical and Early Medieval periods, there was a prolonged struggle between this civilization and that of the eastern Islamic world, concluding with the rise of the Mughal Empire at the start of the 16th century. In this fully illustrated study, David Nicolle investigates the traditions and enduring conservatism of non-Islamic medieval Indian warfare, notably evident in recruitment patterns and the significance of archery and cavalry. The role and impact of war-elephants, both positive and negative, are also considered, as well as the influence of climate and weather (notably the seasonal monsoon) on warfare in this region. As well as assessing arms and armour – contrasting the advanced technology and high status of Indian weapons (especially swords) with the remarkable lack of metallic armour in the region during this period – the author also explores siege warfare and riverine and naval warfare in South Asia. This book assesses the contributing factors identified by those who have sought to explain why the huge wealth and substantial populations of the traditional non-Islamic Indian states did not prevent their persistent failure in the face of Islamic invasion and conquest.

Author : Arjun Subramaniam
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781682472422

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India's Wars by Arjun Subramaniam Pdf

India’s armed forces play a key role in protecting the country and occupy a special place in the Indian people’s hearts, yet standard accounts of contemporary Indian history rarely have a military dimension. In India’s Wars, serving Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam seeks to rectify that oversight by giving India’s military exploits their rightful place in history. Subramaniam begins India’s Wars with a frank call to reinvigorate the study of military history as part of Indian history more generally. Part II surveys the development of the India’s army, navy, and air force from the early years of the modern era to 1971. In Parts III and IV, Subramaniam considers conflicts from 1947 to 1962 as well as conflicts with China in 1962 and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. Part V concludes by assessing these conflicts through the lens of India’s ancient strategist, Kautilya, who is revered in India as much as Sun Tzu is in China. Not merely a wide-ranging historical narrative of India’s military performance in battle, India’s Wars also offers a strategic, operational, and human perspective on the wars fought by independent India’s armed forces. Subramaniam highlights possible ways to improve the synergy between the three services, and argues in favor of the declassification of historical material pertaining to national security. The author also examines the overall state of civil-military relations in India, leadership within the Indian armed forces, as well as training, capability building, and other vitally important issues of concern to citizens, the government, and the armed forces. This objective and critical analysis provides policy cues for the reinvigoration of the armed forces as a critical tool of statecraft and diplomacy. Readers will come away from India’s Wars with a greater understanding of the international environment of war and conflict in modern India. Laced with veterans’ intense experiences in combat operations, and deeply researched and passionately written, it unfolds with surprising ease and offers a fresh perspective on independent India’s history.

Author : Peter Jackson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0521404770

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The Delhi Sultanate by Peter Jackson Pdf

The Delhi Sultanate was the first Islamic state to be established in India. This book traces its history from 1210 to its demise at the sack of Delhi in 1400. While the focus is on military and political affairs, the book also explores the Sultans' relations with their non-Muslim subjects. As a first comprehensive treatment of the period, the book will make a significant contribution to medieval Indo-Muslim history. Students of Islamic and Indian history, and interested general readers, will find it a valuable resource.

Author : Sir Jadunath Sarkar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : India
ISBN : OCLC:641480669

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Military History of India by Sir Jadunath Sarkar Pdf