The Army of the Indian Moghuls : Its Organization and Administration

This is an indepth study of the subject of the army of the Mughal rulers in all its aspects such as recruitments,rewards and distinctions,equipment discipline,strategies etc.The book covers rather an obscure corner of indian History viz, the reigns of Aurangzeb`s (Alamgir) successors (1707-18Q3).

The subject-matter, though quite odd and difficult in getting authentic sources etc., has been made very interesting, lucid as well as quite informative, An in-depth study has been made in (i) Commissioned Ranks and mode of recruitment (ii) Pay and Allowances, (iii) Rewards and Distinctions (iv)Different Branches of Service (v) Equipment (Offensive and Defensive), (vi) Artittery (heavy and light),(vii) Discipline,Drills and Exercises, (viii) Army Camps, (ix) Conduct of a battle (Strategies), (x) Forts and (xi) Sieges.