Mughul India 1504-1761 (Men-at-Arms) [Paperback]

David Nicolle (Author), Angus McBride (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Men-at-Arms | Publication Date: November 25, 1993

Babur, the founder of the Mughul dynasty, was of Turco-Mongol origin - he was descended from Timur-i-Lenk [Tamerlane] on his father's side and Genghiz Khan on his mother's. His first raid into India in 1516 was followed by several others, and by the time of his death in 1530 Babur's troops had reached Bengal on the far side of the sub-continent. With eight fine full page colour plates by Angus McBride, and many other illustrations, this text by David Nicolle examines the organisation, tactics and uniforms of Mughul armies from Babur's time onwards.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In 1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the Caliphates 862–1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (November 25, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855323443
• ISBN-13: 978-1855323445
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,400,441 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mughul India- David Nicolle and Angus Mc Bride, May 21, 2000

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Dilip Susruta Samarasinghe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mughul India 1504-1761 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

I found this book very interesting and a good introduction to the type of warfare being waged for the control of the Indian Subcontinent in the period under review. The warfare waged by the Mughul Emperors was a continuation of the traditions of their ancestors from the Mongol steppes. Of course it shows the evolution from the age of Babur the founder of the Mughul Dynasty to the later emperors.The role of the cavalry is highlighted as well as the infantry and artillery. Of particular interest is the utilization of elephants in warfare which is decribed in great detail. I also liked the drawings which I believe are among the most beautiful in any of the Osprey series. These are often based on beautiful Mughul and Persian miniatures found in museums and collections around the world. There are also some photos of Mughul armour, fortresses and other areas of interest. My favourite is a photo of an elephant armour, perhaps the only one of its kind, in the tower of London. It follows Dr Nicolle,s high standard of historical analysis.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant source of Information, June 23, 2005

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Saif T. Beg "Qara Saif" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mughul India 1504-1761 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

This is a brilliant source of information and of pictures as my field is includes this information. It is well detailed, the army deployment and pictures are excellent and overall it is a very good book. Though it is not Babaru-Nama, it is a good source of information. A 5/5 for this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mughul India- David Nicolle and Angus Mc Bride, May 21, 2000

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Dilip Susruta Samarasinghe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mughul India 1504-1761 (Men-at-Arms) (Paperback)

I found this book very interesting and a good introduction to the type of warfare being waged for the control of the Indian Subcontinent in the period under review. The warfare waged by the Mughul Emperors was a continuation of the traditions of their ancestors from the Mongol steppes. Of course it shows the evolution from the age of Babur the founder of the Mughul Dynasty to the later emperors.The role of the cavalry is highlighted as well as the infantry and artillery. Of particular interest is the utilization of elephants in warfare which is decribed in great detail. I also liked the drawings which I believe are among the most beautiful in any of the Osprey series. These are often based on beautiful Mughul and Persian miniatures found in museums and collections around the world. There are also some photos of Mughul armour, fortresses and other areas of interest. My favourite is a photo of an elephant armour, perhaps the only one of its kind, in the tower of London. It follows Dr Nicolle,s high standard of historical analysis.