ABOUT THE BOOK
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“The Battles that Shaped Indian
History” is a concise, factual account of the battles that have decided India’s
destiny. It covers a spectrum spanning almost two and a half millennia- from
Alexandra’s battle with King Poros on the banks of the Jhelum
River in 326 BC to India’s decisive victory over Pakistan in
1971. Twelve of India’s
major battles have been covered, each embellished with detailed maps and
photographs. The characteristics of the main protagonists, the tactics and
weaponry utilized by both sides and also the turning moment of the battles have
been enumerated to make the battles come alive and help the reader understand
them better.
The book provides an interesting
and incisive account of India’s
military history and provides an illuminating overview of its battles. It
highlights the tactical concepts, weaponry and thinking of Indian armies down
the ages and also brings out the inherent flaws and weaknesses which were so
often exploited by foreign invaders. The lessons of these battles can be
applied in today’s conflicts and hold relevance even in the battlegrounds of
the future.
ABOUT Author
fjrigjwwe9r0pp_Books:aboutAuthor
Ajay Singh, after a distinguished army career is now a full time
writer and defence analyst. A poet, a photographer and a writer of repute he
has over a hundred published articles to his name. He writes and lectures
extensively on geo-politics and contemporary warfare across the country. He is
now working on his second book.
Monisha Singh, the better half on this husband-wife team is herself
an acclaimed journalist. She has written widely on a wide range of subjects
including, fine arts, design, features and lifestyles. She is an acclaimed
Odissi dancer and presently a successful soft-skills instructor based in Pune.