The Great Wars Of India (1884)

The Great Wars Of India is a historical book written by Shoshee Chunder Dutt in 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the major wars that took place in India from ancient times to the 19th century. The author has covered the wars fought by various dynasties, including the Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals, and British. The book also sheds light on the causes, strategies, and outcomes of these wars, along with the impact they had on the Indian society and culture.The Great Wars Of India is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period in Indian history. The book begins with an introduction to ancient Indian warfare and then moves on to cover the major battles fought during the Mauryan and Gupta periods. The author also delves into the wars fought during the Islamic invasions of India and the subsequent Mughal rule.The book provides a comprehensive account of the British conquest of India, including the Anglo-Maratha Wars and the Anglo-Sikh Wars. It also covers the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which marked the end of the Mughal Empire and the beginning of British colonial rule in India.Overall, The Great Wars Of India is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history and warfare. The book provides a detailed and well-researched account of the major wars fought in India and their impact on the country's history and culture.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.