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The 3rd #thread in the series on the history of Firearms & Gunpowder Use in Indian subcontinent.
This thread covers the period, in which Indian powers underwent modernisation & military reforms.
#Gunpowder #History #Hindutva #MilitaryHistory
The 3rd #thread in the series on the history of Firearms & Gunpowder Use in Indian subcontinent.
This thread covers the period, in which Indian powers underwent modernisation & military reforms.
#Gunpowder #History #Hindutva #MilitaryHistory
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Maratha & Mysore armies started modernising in the 1760s & 70s. British accounts state, that Marathas had rocket technology before Mysore's Tipu Sultan.
Maratha rockets 'annoyed' the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775), whereas British faced Mysore rockets in 1792.
Maratha & Mysore armies started modernising in the 1760s & 70s. British accounts state, that Marathas had rocket technology before Mysore's Tipu Sultan.
Maratha rockets 'annoyed' the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775), whereas British faced Mysore rockets in 1792.
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Modern manufacturing processes, training and logistics required a substantial financial cost.
In the 1780s, Mahadji Scindia consolidated his hold over north India. He hired Benoit de Boigne, a Frenchman, to reorganize his finances and training.
#MahadjiScindia
Modern manufacturing processes, training and logistics required a substantial financial cost.
In the 1780s, Mahadji Scindia consolidated his hold over north India. He hired Benoit de Boigne, a Frenchman, to reorganize his finances and training.
#MahadjiScindia
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A #thread on Military organisation of Maurya Empire
Maurya Empire was the largest empire ever established on Indian subcontinent. It was the most powerful empire of its time, founded by Chandragupta Maurya & his mentor Chanakya.
#MilitaryHistory #Hindutva
A #thread on Military organisation of Maurya Empire
Maurya Empire was the largest empire ever established on Indian subcontinent. It was the most powerful empire of its time, founded by Chandragupta Maurya & his mentor Chanakya.
#MilitaryHistory #Hindutva
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It was very large empire, so was its military.
Mauryan army was not just large in size, but its military strategies were pretty brilliant in its time, which helped Chandragupta Maurya conquer such vast expanse of territories.
It was very large empire, so was its military.
Mauryan army was not just large in size, but its military strategies were pretty brilliant in its time, which helped Chandragupta Maurya conquer such vast expanse of territories.
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Chandragupta Maurya’s army:-
6,00,000 Infantry
30,000 Cavalry
~8,000 War Chariots
9,000 War Elephants
The total number of soldiers of Chandragupta Maurya’s army counts somewhere near 6,90,000!
Chandragupta Maurya’s army:-
6,00,000 Infantry
30,000 Cavalry
~8,000 War Chariots
9,000 War Elephants
The total number of soldiers of Chandragupta Maurya’s army counts somewhere near 6,90,000!
(1) #Thread on the Forgotten Hindu Maharaja - Himu (aka Hemu, Hemchandra Vikramaditya)
He had won total *23 battles* in his very martial lifetime, after which he took on the title "Vikramaditya"
He had won total *23 battles* in his very martial lifetime, after which he took on the title "Vikramaditya"
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He was born as Himu Bhargav in southern part of Alwar state in #Rajputana.
Starting as a greengrocer in Rewari, he first became a Police Superintendent of the bazars there, and gradually became a trusted confidante of Sultan Islam Shah Suri ( 👇 reigned 1545-54)
He was born as Himu Bhargav in southern part of Alwar state in #Rajputana.
Starting as a greengrocer in Rewari, he first became a Police Superintendent of the bazars there, and gradually became a trusted confidante of Sultan Islam Shah Suri ( 👇 reigned 1545-54)
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After Islam Shah's death, his successor Adil Shah appointed Himu as his Chief Minister in 1555.
Adil Shah faced rebellions from multiple provinces. The 1st rebel to rise was the Governor at Bayana, Junaid Khan. Himu was sent with 4000 horses & 4 elephants to deal with him.
After Islam Shah's death, his successor Adil Shah appointed Himu as his Chief Minister in 1555.
Adil Shah faced rebellions from multiple provinces. The 1st rebel to rise was the Governor at Bayana, Junaid Khan. Himu was sent with 4000 horses & 4 elephants to deal with him.
