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- ISBN 9788173048425
- Weight: 850g
- Dimensions: 150 x 230mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jan 2010
- Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
- Publication City/Country: IN
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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The military history of ancient India has not attracted the attention of scholars in sufficient measure. Naturally, not many good books are available on the subject. Consequently, Indians know little about the military system followed by their ancestors. A serious effort is, therefore, needed to analyse and interpret the source material which lies scattered in ancient Indian literature, including scriptures and archaeological remains including inscriptions and coins, to produce a tangible thesis on the subject. This book is an humble effort in that direction.
The book tries to present a complete picture of Indian military system from the earliest times. The topics covered include military organization, conduct of war, strategical and tactical concepts, weapons and armour, fortification, education and training and ceremonials. Some ancillary aspects related to war such as defence production, logistics, intelligence, medical services, engineering, signals, etc., have also been covered.
The study is based on historical data. The myths and legends if not supported by historical evidence has been ignored. Each chapter is a complete study and is intended to generate a new thinking on the subject among lay readers and scholars alike.
The book tries to present a complete picture of Indian military system from the earliest times. The topics covered include military organization, conduct of war, strategical and tactical concepts, weapons and armour, fortification, education and training and ceremonials. Some ancillary aspects related to war such as defence production, logistics, intelligence, medical services, engineering, signals, etc., have also been covered.
The study is based on historical data. The myths and legends if not supported by historical evidence has been ignored. Each chapter is a complete study and is intended to generate a new thinking on the subject among lay readers and scholars alike.
Uma Prasad Thapliyal was born in Uttarakhand in 1938. An alumnus of Allahabad and Delhi Universities, he served as the Director of the History Division, Ministry of Defence, till 1996. After superannuation, he was appointed the General Editor to publish some operational histories by the Ministry. He has authored more than thirty books related to the military history of India from the earliest times. He is a recipient of various awards for his original research works. Many of his research papers have been published in reputed historical journals. In recognition of his outstanding research acumen, ICHR honoured him with post-doctoral fellowship and senior academic fellowship. He also delivered talks at Nehru Centre, London, and Oxford University on Indian participation in World War II.
