Thapliyal Uma P. Warfare in Ancient India: Organizational and Operational Dimensions

Manohar Publishers, 2010. — 430 p.This book tries to present a complete picture of the Indian military system from the earliest times. Topics covered include military organization, conduct of war, strategical and tactical concepts, weapons and armor, fortification, education, training and ceremonies. Ancillary aspects are also covered, such as defense production, logistics, intelligence, medical services, engineering, signals, etc.Born in Uttarakhand in 1938, Uma Prasad Thapliyal retired as the Director of the History Division, Ministry of Defense, Government of India.