On The Weapons, Army Organization, And Political Maxims Of The Ancient Hindus With Special Reference To Gunpowder And Firearms (1880)

On The Weapons, Army Organization, And Political Maxims Of The Ancient Hindus: With Special Reference To Gunpowder And Firearms is a historical book written by Gustav Salomon Oppert in 1880. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient Hindu civilization and its military tactics, weapons, and political strategies. The author focuses on the use of gunpowder and firearms in the ancient Hindu army and provides detailed information on their development and usage.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the ancient Hindu military. The first chapter provides an overview of the ancient Hindu civilization and its political and military history. The second chapter focuses on the weapons used by the ancient Hindu army, including swords, spears, bows, and arrows. The third chapter discusses the organization of the ancient Hindu army, including its hierarchy, tactics, and training.The fourth chapter is dedicated to the use of gunpowder and firearms in the ancient Hindu army. The author provides a detailed account of the development of gunpowder and firearms in India and their usage in warfare. The fifth chapter discusses the political maxims of the ancient Hindus, including their approach to diplomacy, alliances, and warfare.Overall, On The Weapons, Army Organization, And Political Maxims Of The Ancient Hindus: With Special Reference To Gunpowder And Firearms is an informative and insightful book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the ancient Hindu civilization and its military tactics. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of warfare and military strategy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.