Medieval Indian Armies (1): Hindu Buddhist And Jain Dr David Nicolle Osprey Publishing Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

This Fully Illustrated Study Explores The Armies Of Hindu Buddhist And Jain States Within What Are Now India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka Nepal During Period Ad 500–1500 As Well Afghanistan Until Early 13Th Century Following Emergence A Distinct ‘Medieval Indian’ Civilization In Late Classical Medieval Periods There Was Prolonged Struggle Between That Eastern Islamic World Concluding With Rise Mughal Empire At Start 16Th David Nicolle Investigates Traditions Enduring Conservatism Non-Islamic Indian Warfare Notably Evident Recruitment Patterns Significance Archery Cavalry Role Impact War-Elephants Both Positive Negative Also Considered Influence Climate Weather (Notably Seasonal Monsoon) On Region Assessing Arms Armour – Contrasting Advanced Technology High Status Weapons (Especially Swords) Remarkable Lack Metallic Author Siege Riverine Naval South Asia Book Assesses Contributing Factors Identified By Those Who Have Sought To Explain Why Huge Wealth Substantial Populations Traditional Did Not Prevent Their Persistent Failure Face Invasion Conquest Σελίδες: 48 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0802 Διαστάσεις: 18 4X18 4Cm