Moghul India: 1523-1805

Informationen zum Autor David Nicolle is Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Medieval Studies, Nottingham University. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of medieval military history, including many for Osprey. Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades. Klappentext Covers the period from the Moghul invasion of India through Afghanistan to the Moghul Emperor's acceptance of British "protection" in the 18th century. Zusammenfassung Babur, the founder of the Mughul dynasty, was of Turco-Mongol origin he was descended from Timur-i-Lenk [Tamerlane] on his father's side and Genghiz Khan on his mother's. His first raid into India in 1516 was followed by several others, and by the time of his death in 1530 Babur's troops had reached Bengal on the far side of the sub-continent. With eight fine full page colour plates by Angus McBride, and many other illustrations, this text by David Nicolle examines the organisation, tactics and uniforms of Mughul armies from Babur's time onwards. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction · Chronology · The First Mughuls · Akbar's Reforms · Cavalry · Infantry · Elephants · Artillery · Logistics · The Later Moghuls · The Successor States · Mughul Warfare · Siege Warfare · The Plates

Product details

• Authors: David Nicolle
• Assisted by: Angus McBride (Illustration), McBride Angus (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.1993
• EAN: 9781855323445
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-344-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 248 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Man at Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Man at Arms
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; India, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, c 1500 onwards to present day, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Asian History, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Land forces and warfare, HISTORY / Asia / South / India, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces