Medieval Indian Armies (1) - (Men-At-Arms (Osprey)) by David Nicolle (Paperback)

This fully illustrated study explores the armies of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain states within India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal during the period AD 500-1500, as well as Afghanistan until the early 13th century AD.

The book investigates traditions and enduring conservatism of non-Islamic medieval Indian warfare, including recruitment patterns, archery, cavalry, war elephants, climate, and weather's impact on warfare in this region.

It also assesses arms and armor, siege warfare, riverine and naval warfare, and the contributing factors to the persistent failure of traditional non-Islamic Indian states.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of warfare in South Asia, providing a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the military tactics and strategies used during this period.