Chariot in Indian History

The Chariot has played a vital role in Indian warfare through the ages, spanning over Vedic, Epic, and Puranic times, as attested to by literary and archaeological evidence. This book traces its rise and decline in India.

List of contents

1. Introduction: The Chariot on the World Stage 2. The Vedic Age 3. Brahmanas and Sutras 4. The Epic Times 5. Mahajanapada Period 6. Maurya-Sunga Period 7. The Gupta and Post-Gupta Period 8. The Eclipse

About the author

U.P. Thapliyal, an alumnus of Allahabad and Delhi Universities, was Director, History Division, Ministry of Defence till 1996. He has authored, compiled, and edited more than thirty books on the military history of India, including Warfare in Ancient India; Military Flags of India: From the Earliest Times, etc.
His research papers have been published in reputed history journals. He has also been a Senior Academic Fellow with ICHR.

Summary

The Chariot has played a vital role in Indian warfare through the ages, spanning over Vedic, Epic, and Puranic times, as attested to by literary and archaeological evidence. This book traces its rise and decline in India.

Product details

• Authors: U.P. Thapliyal
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.10.2022
• EAN: 9781032375229
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3237522-9
• No. of pages: 230
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Asia, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, Medieval History, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Asian History, History and Archaeology, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, HISTORY / Military / Vehicles / General