Wars and war-tactics in ancient India

Author(s)

• Thapliyal, Uma Prasad

Bibliographic Information

Wars and war-tactics in ancient India

Uma Prasad Thapliyal

Routledge , Manohar, 2021

• : hardback

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This work discusses the wars fought in ancient India and the war strategies that came to be developed. Advanced modes of combat were devised and new methods related to the use of various weapons were perfected. The volume also delves into The Mahabharata and works like the Arthasastra, the Kamandakiy Nitisara and the Sukraniti that contain graphic descriptions of war tactics as these evolved over the centuries. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Table of Contents

1. Wars in Ancient India: A Survey 2. Determining Factors 3. The Modes of Combat 4. Strategical and Tactical Concepts: The Vedas, the Epics and the Smrtis 5. Vyuhas in the Arthasastra and Niti Works 6. Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BD02945902
• ISBN:
  • 9781032016177
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London,[New Delhi]
• Pages/Volumes: 269 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 355.020934
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Military art and science -- India -- History -- To 1500
  • LCSH : Military art and science -- History -- To 500
  • LCSH : India -- History, Military